Best Running Playlists 2026: DC Bands Mix Plus an All-Purpose Running Playlist
Two running playlists for your next DC run: 20 songs from bands that got their start in the District, plus 20 more all-purpose favorites.
East Potomac Golf Course Redesign: What DC Runners Could Lose on the Hains Point Loop
Trump's East Potomac golf course redesign could reshape the Hains Point loop DC runners know well. Here's what the lawsuit and tour photos reveal.
Where to Recycle Running Shoes in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
A guide to recycling and donating old running shoes in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, including drop off spots and how to know when your shoes are done.
How to Join a Running Club in the DMV
Whether you just moved to the area or you are looking to spice up your daily runs, joining a run club can open up a community you may have been missing out on. But where to start? Every run club is different: if you want to run faster or slower, if you want a morning coffee crew, or maybe you’re interested in a drinking club with a running problem, there is probably (definitely) a group running in DC, Maryland, or Virginia that ticks all the boxes.
Last-Minute Father's Day Gifts for the Runner in Your Life
Father's Day lands this Sunday, and if the dad on your list logs miles, you still have time to get this right. Here are thirteen things runners actually use, sorted by where they fit into the day.
The Phoenix Brings Its Sober Running Community to the DMV
The Phoenix, a national sober active community, launched its first DMV run on the C&O Towpath. Here's how to join the group's recurring events.
MCM8K Course Map Announced
The Marine Corps Marathon Organization has revealed the course for the inaugural MCM8K, set for Saturday, October 24, the day before the 51st Marine Corps Marathon.
Marathon Around the Washington Monument Honors Brother Lost to Suicide
Max Davis put out a call on social media. Any runner who wanted to join him on May 10 at the Washington Monument could run hundreds of loops around the monument until they hit 26.2 miles. He dubbed it the “Monumentathon”, and it was in honor of his brother, Beck, who died by suicide three years ago.
Detour Coming for Gravelly Point Construction
If you run, ride, or walk the Mount Vernon Trail anywhere near Gravelly Point, your route is about to change for quite a while.
Runner plans first ever “Washington Monumentathon” to honor brother
Max Davis took to TikTok recently to share his plan to honor his brother Beck, who died by suicide three years ago. At 7:00am on Sunday, May 10, Max will set off from the base of the Washington Monument and run a marathon around the monument. The route will consist of more than 300 .08 mile laps.
Mount Vernon Trail Reopens After Shoreline Repair
The stretch of the Mount Vernon Trail that has been closed between East Abingdon Drive and 3rd Street is back open. A shoreline embankment repair project along that section has wrapped up, and trail users no longer need to detour along East Abingdon Drive
Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 National Women's Half Marathon & 8K
The National Women's Half Marathon and 8K is back on Sunday, May 3, starting at 7:00 a.m. for the half marathon and 7:20 a.m. for the 8K, both out of West Potomac Park.
Mike Wardian Joins MedStar to Promote Active Lifestyle
Mike Wardian, joined by MedStar Health physical therapist Chris Heydrick and physician assistant Chris Wilde, ran more than 170 miles over four days from Leonardtown, Maryland to Baltimore as part of an initiative called Miles Across MedStar.
Marine Corps Marathon Announces New 8K Race, Moving Expo to National Building Museum for 2026
The 51st Marine Corps Marathon Weekend is getting a new race, a new expo venue, and a larger field. Race director Alex Hetherington announced the changes in a Facebook livestream today ahead of the October 24-25 event.
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Race Weekend 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Cherry Blossom Race Weekend is almost here. Whether you're running the 5K on Saturday or the 10 Miler on Sunday, here's what you need to know before you show up.
Help us find the working drinking fountains across the DMV
Help us find the working drinking fountains around the DMV! If you find a drinking fountain in any working order, let us know.
Running to Every Metro Terminus Showed This DC Runner a City He Didn't Know
Harrison White wasn't trying to do something epic. He was just trying to get his long runs in. The Logan Circle resident had signed up for the Baltimore Marathon and was looking for interesting ways to rack up miles. He mapped a route to Greenbelt on Strava, ran about 20 miles, and filed it away. Then the marathon came and went, and the itch came back.
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Event Director Phil Stewart to Retire
Phil Stewart is stepping down as Event Director of the Credit Union Cherry Blossom after 35 years leading the race. He'll direct the event one final time on April 11-12 before handing off to Assistant Event Director Rob Wolfe, who takes over officially on July 1.
Find the Best Running Routes in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
The DMV Running Route Finder is a free tool that helps runners in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia find curated routes organized by workout type. There are 24 routes in the database, spanning the District, Northern Virginia, and the Maryland suburbs. Pick your workout category and the tool surfaces routes built for that specific effort.
Your Last Chance to Race the DC Streetcar
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.