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Everything you need to know before the DC Half and 5K, from packet pickup to race day schedules.
Capital Runner readers voted on the best post-run coffee stops in the DMV. See the top five picks in DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland, plus what to order.
Nine runners from DC, Maryland, and Virginia wrote books about it. An Olympic Trials qualifier, an American record holder, and a self-described slow runner.
Rails to Trails Conservancy, the country's largest trails, walking and bicycling advocacy organization, today announced that Virginia's Mount Vernon Trail will be the newest member of the organization's Hall of Fame after receiving 58% of the public vote.
For forty years, Whitman-Walker Health has brought together walkers, runners, advocates, and patients for the annual Walk to End HIV. This year, to celebrate their 40th year, the Whitman-Walker team is reimagining the event to ensure it reflects the urgent need for continued investment in HIV prevention, treatment, research, and advocacy.
Seven fall ultramarathons across Maryland and Virginia, from a 24-hour trail race to a 100-miler along the New River. Dates, distances, and details.
Find DC, Maryland, and Virginia races reachable by Metro this fall, from the Army Ten-Miler to Rockville 10K. Dates, routes, and closest stops.
Runners in their sixties and seventies are showing up to start lines in record numbers and clocking faster times. We spoke with local athletes to uncover the daily habits that build lasting endurance. Discover why true longevity requires treating recovery as training, making strength work mandatory, and measuring success by effort rather than pace.
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.
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.
Seven turkey trots across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia for Thanksgiving 2026, with dates, distances, start times, and Metro access where it applies.