How to Train for a Fall Marathon in DC's Summer Heat
So you signed up for a fall marathon, and now that temps are hitting 80 and 90 degrees, you are realizing just how miserable training in the summer months can be. Here’s how you survive.
A Race Calendar for DC-Area Runners
The Capital Runner Race Calendar is a free, regularly updated list of road and trail races across the Mid-Atlantic region. Find your next race or submit one that belongs on the calendar.
The 2025 Capital Runner Gift Guide: Stuff Runners Actually Want
Whether you're shopping for someone training for their first race, a veteran chasing another PR, or treating yourself after a solid training block, these recommendations cut through the noise of running retail to focus on what actually matters.
The Ultimate Guide to Running in Washington, D.C.
Step onto the Mall at sunrise, and you'll get it immediately. Runners are already circling the monuments, headlamps cutting through the pre-dawn darkness. By 7:00 AM, the trails are buzzing. And by evening? The paths are still packed with people chasing miles between their day jobs and whatever comes next.