CHRC Run Routes - Week of 21 September
harris.laughrey
Good Afternoon CHRC Friends!
Apologies for the early email, but I will be out of town with limited email access starting today! If you need anything, please reach out to Calvin or Ray.
Week 17 Run Schedule (See links below for a map of each run):
Please note that all of our runs begin at 6:30 am, including the Saturday runs!
Also, just a reminder that we now have Modified Saturday Runs. Not training for the marathon but still want to join? We have shorter runs on Saturday for those who still want to run with the group, but maybe not as far! Come join our modified Saturday Runs!
This week's runs are:
Tuesday, September 23: (6:30AM from US Capitol/Grant Statue) White House + Lincoln 5.33 miles (Grant to the White House to the Lincoln Memorial and back via National Mall)
Thursday, September 25: (6:30AM from US Capitol/Grant Statue) 5 Miles, Grant Statue to Memorial Bridge and back via National Mall
Saturday, September 27: (6:30AM from WWII Iwo Jima Memorial) Capitol Crescent Trail (From Iwo to Memorial Bridge and CCT out and back 6 miles - 12 miles total) 12 miles (Water stop at Thompson Boat Center)
CHRC 2025 T-Shirts Are IN!
T-Shirts are in!!
- Donation: $25.00 per shirt (goes toward our annual pre-marathon dinner!)
- How to Get Yours:
- Venmo @Ray_Celeste
- Pick up your shirt at a run, or if you work on the Hill, Ray can deliver!
Show off your CHRC pride while supporting a great tradition.
CHRC Annual Pre-Marathon Pasta Dinner
Let’s carb-load and celebrate together!
- Who: All CHRC members + family & friends!!
- What: Our legendary annual pasta feast at Carmine’s Restaurant—CHRC covers everything except alcohol.
- Where: 425 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
- When: Thursday, October 23rd
- Happy Hour: 5:30–6:30 PM
- Dinner: Follows in a private dining area
- Menu: Pasta, chicken, salmon, salad, dessert, and nonalcoholic drinks—plenty to fuel your race weekend!
- RSVP: Email Ray Celeste at raymond...@gmail.com by October 21st
- Questions: Call or text Ray at 703-819-5203
💧 Support Our Water Stops:
Want to help with hydration? Contribute to our Gatorade & water fund via Venmo: @Ray_Celeste
Join the CHRC Strava Club:
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Marine Corps Motivation:
In honor of the 250th Marine Corps Birthday, 50th MCM, and 25th CHRC Anniversary, some of our Marine Defense Fellows will be kicking off Saturday runs and manning water points to keep you moving!
This week’s run will be supported by Major Bryant Yee and Capt Meredith Beresford. Be sure to say hello and thank them!
Upcoming Race Dates:
- 41st Annual Army Ten Miler, Arlington, VA, October 12, 2024. General registration is open now: https://www.armytenmiler.com/
- Annual Marine Corps Marathon - October 26, 2025
Have a race you love? Suggest it for the group!
Looking forward to another strong week on the run!
See
you out there!
Harris & Calvin