The Capital Runner

Washington DC's essential weekly newsletter for runners: delivering the best routes, upcoming races, community news, and insider tips straight to your inbox.

DMV RUN CLUB DIRECTORY

RACE CALENDAR

RUNNING ROUTES

MCM Recap + DMV Running News and Races

Oct 28, 2026

Plus: Celebrate West End Run Club's 5th Anniversary and pick up some running books by DMV authors

Marine Corps Marathon Race Guide + The Warrior Yomp Returns

Oct 21, 2026

Packet pickup has moved, a new 8K debuts, and a 50-mile challenge kicks off November 7.

Soggy ATM Finishers + Everything You Need to Know About Marine Corps Marathon

Oct 14, 2026

Plus: DMV running news, updated race calendar.

Army Ten-Miler Race Guide + Met Branch Trail Closure

Oct 7, 2026

Plus: Chicago Marathon FAQ, MCM finisher data, and a full calendar of turkey trots

DC Half This Weekend + DMV Turkey Trots

Sep 16, 2026

Plus: Arlington triathlon, Boston Marathon registration, and Car-free Races