The H Street Runners are hosting the “Last Annual Running of the Streetcar” on March 28, 2026 to mark the end of the DC Streetcar service along H Street NE and Benning Road. The informal event will kick off at 12:30 p.m. at the corner of Benning Road
The Mount Vernon Trail has been named the inaugural Trail of the Year by the Public Lands Alliance, the organization announced at its annual conference in Daytona Beach on February 23rd. According to the Public Lands Alliance, the new award “recognizes a trail that has been created or modified to
Last year, more than 400 runners crossed the finish line of the inaugural Taco Bell DC 50K, a free, unsupported race hosted by Phil Hargis and Mike Wardian that sent participants to eight Taco Bell locations across Virginia and D.C. Starting and ending in Old Town Alexandria, runners had
For this week’s Run Club Spotlight, we chatted with the folks over at Every Person Run Club, a Navy Yard-based group that welcomes all runners, regardless of pace, experience level, or ability. With a Mission, Vision, and Values that would make even the most successful DC non-profit blush, this
Training for a marathon changes how you look at a simple run. Those easy miles you used to skip now feel mandatory. Long runs start to define your entire weekend. Before you know it, you are thinking in sixteen-week blocks rather than just Tuesday afternoons. Somewhere in the middle of
View this post on Instagram A post shared by World Marathon Challenge® (@worldmarathonchallenge777) While many of us struggled to log miles amidst the crippling ice storm that hit the DC region in January, Arlington ultramarathoner Mike Wardian set out to run a 50K ultramarathon on every continent in seven days.
Running has a way of stripping everything back. No notifications, no shortcuts—just you, the pavement, and whatever thoughts finally surface once you hit that mile-three rhythm. It’s why some of the most profound writing on life, failure, and discipline comes from people who’ve spent hours alone with
In the bustling running scene of Washington, D.C., few groups have managed to cultivate a sense of "team" quite like the Northeast Track Club (NETC). Known for their high energy and inclusive atmosphere, NETC has become a staple for those looking to push their limits while building
There's something primal about speed work. No scenic distractions, no conquering elevation—just you, the pavement, and the clock. DC's topography might be famous for its hills (looking at you, Rock Creek Park), but the city delivers when you need pancake-flat terrain to hammer out tempo
Runners interested in racing the 2026 Marine Corps 17.75K on March 21 can register for the race now. The event, which takes place at Prince William Forest Park, gives finishers “Access Granted” passes guaranteeing access to the 51st Marine Corps Marathon on October 25. The distance commemorates the year
The Capitol Reflecting Pool sits quiet most mornings, a shallow mirror catching the first light beneath the dome. Runners loop the perimeter on their usual routes—three miles, maybe five if they're extending down to the monuments. Tourists arrive later with their cameras. Commuters cut through on autopilot.
The cold weather is here—we even got an early December snow. But running doesn't have to be miserable just because temperatures are dropping below freezing. Here's how to stay comfortable when winter hits the D.C. area. Right Shoes and Socks We don’t get