Running 31 Miles on Taco Bell: DC's Most Unconventional Ultra
Nearly 1,000 runners from 25 states and Washington, D.C. will spend their post-Thanksgiving Saturday attempting something ambitious and unconventional: running 31 miles through Northern Virginia and DC while eating at nine different Taco Bell locations.
DC MBT Trail Expands to Takoma
DC's Metropolitan Branch Trail just gained 1.7 miles of car-free running real estate. The Fort Totten–Takoma segment opened, closing one of the last gaps in the 8-mile corridor from Union Station to Silver Spring.
Off the beaten path: Hidden Gems Throughout the DMV
Once you’ve mastered the DC classics (Rock Creek Park, National Mall, MBT, Anacostia, and the Capital Crescent), you may be looking for somewhere new to run. Fortunately, for DC runners willing to travel a little further from home, the area is chock full of interesting routes to test your fitness. Some of these are metro accessible, and some will require four wheels, but they’re all worth the trip.
Run Club Spotlight: DC Capital Striders
If you've been running in DC for any length of time, you've probably crossed paths with DC Capital Striders. With group runs across DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland, they're one of the most established and welcoming running communities in the area. We sat down with the group to learn what makes them tick.
New Route Unveiled for 2026 Cherry Blossom 5K
The Credit Union Cherry Blossom 5K will be held on April 11, 2026, but the usual route has been changed to accommodate the ongoing Tidal Basin Seawall reconstruction project. The new route, unveiled earlier this week, will now begin on Army-Navy Dr. in Arlington, Virginia.
Welcome to The Capital Runner
If you've ever laced up your shoes for a lap around the Tidal Basin, pushed through the humidity on Rock Creek Trail, or shown up to a group run not knowing a soul, this newsletter is for you.
Five Routes Every DC Runner Should Know
DC is home to many great trails. Here are the five that all runners should know.