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Washington D.C.'s news source for runners.
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MCM 8K Course Announced
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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.
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At Mile 11, She Wanted to Quit. Marines Made Sure She Didn't.
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By the time Gaby Trujillo reached Hospital Hill, every step felt heavier than the last. Her legs ached, her arms were heavy, dizziness set in, and with only two miles remaining in the Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon, the first-time half marathoner began wondering whether she could finish at all.
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The Phoenix Launches New Sober Active Series in the DMV
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The Phoenix, a nationwide sober active community, is launching a series of runs in the DMV. Beginning on May 30, the group will have a 3 mile run and 1.5 mile hike along the C&O Towpath, starting across MacArthur from the Old Angler's Inn. It's free; the only requirement is to be 48 hours sober.
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Find the Best Running Routes in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
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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.
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Call for Submissions
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Have you had a run club romance that spectacularly failed, or even more spectacularly succeeded? The Capital Runner wants to hear about it for an upcoming piece.
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Run Club Spotlight: Mall Rats Run Club
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Have you been looking for a group that “loves to yap” as much as they love to run? Maybe you like rat memes? Have we got a spotlight for you. Meet the Mall Rats Run Club, a new crew that formed in the ashes of another run club to rebuild the community they missed.
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