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Kyle King Wins Third Straight Marine Corps Marathon

Marine Maj. Kyle King of Montclair, Va., won the 51st Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, October 25, his third consecutive title and fourth overall. He crossed the finish line near the Marine Corps War Memorial in 2:17:31, a 5:15 per mile pace and his best time on the course.

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What 239,794 Finishers Reveal About the Average Marine Corps Marathon Time

Every year, at the end of October, tens of thousands of runners gather on Route 110 between the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery. They wait in the predawn chill for the howitzer blast that sends them off toward Rosslyn, through Georgetown, up Rock Creek Park, through the National Mall and East Potomac Park, and back into Virginia for the final push up the hill to the Marine Corps War Memorial.

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Run Club Spotlight: Run Club Domestique

Run Club Domestiqueis a Friday evening crew that was founded on a simple principle: combine the discipline of running with the enjoyment of good company and great wine. Their routes start and end at a local wine store, Domestique, offering a refreshing conclusion to every run.

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9 Running Books by DMV Authors 

Nine runners from DC, Maryland, and Virginia wrote books about it. An Olympic Trials qualifier, an American record holder, and a self-described slow runner.

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Run Club Spotlight: Run with Christ

You may have seen the Run with Christ Run Club if you are out near Union Station on Saturday mornings. The large group meets at Ebenezers for fellowship and prayer before setting out on their run. They were gracious enough to chat with us about the group and what makes them tick.

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Mount Vernon Trail Named 2026 Hall of Fame Trail

Rails to Trails Conservancy, the country's largest trails, walking and bicycling advocacy organization, today announced that Virginia's Mount Vernon Trail will be the newest member of the organization's Hall of Fame after receiving 58% of the public vote.

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The Whitman-Walker Health Walk & 5K to End HIV Turns 40

For forty years, Whitman-Walker Health has brought together walkers, runners, advocates, and patients for the annual Walk to End HIV. This year, to celebrate their 40th year, the Whitman-Walker team is reimagining the event to ensure it reflects the urgent need for continued investment in HIV prevention, treatment, research, and advocacy.

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Run Club Spotlight: Falls Church Run Collective

This week’s Run Club Spotlight highlights an easy going and welcoming group in Falls Church, Virginia. The Falls Church Run Collective, which started in 2025, is a growing group that takes advantage of the W&OD Trail for their two weekly out and back runs.

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Running Past 40 in the DMV

Runners in their sixties and seventies are showing up to start lines in record numbers and clocking faster times. We spoke with local athletes to uncover the daily habits that build lasting endurance. Discover why true longevity requires treating recovery as training, making strength work mandatory, and measuring success by effort rather than pace.

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