The National Mall
The signature run in Washington, D.C. and one of the most memorable runs in the world. Run on a pack...
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Best Runs in the Washington, D.C. Area
Favorite Routes ListsWashington, D.C. is a great city for running, but there are also wonderful spots just over the border in Maryland and northern Virginia. This is our selection of 15 of the best runs in the greater Washington, D.C. area, including the District of Columbia, Fairfax County, Virginia (Reston, Mclean, Alexandria, Tysons Corner) and Montgomery County, Maryland (Bethesda, Rockville, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring). Includes three routes in Baltimore, just an hour north of D.C.
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The Memorials
A truly inspiring run, incorporating scenery, history, and beauty. The core “Memorial Run” incor...Read More -
Embassy Row
150 embassies, the Naval Observatory, and the National Cathedra - all in one run!Read More -
Rock Creek Park & Rock Creek Regional Park
Wonderful option to enjoy shade and Washington’s lush foliage. Mainly wooded terrain with both pav...Read More -
Mount Vernon Trail
Part of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. A 17 miles paved hiking/cycling path in Northern...Read More -
The W&OD Trail
Multi-use path that runs from just outside D.C. through Arlington, Reston, Vienna, and Herndon.Read More -
Old Town Alexandria
Lovely waterfront and historic streets, homes, and buildings.Read More -
Great Falls Park, McLean
Great trail running in this 800-acre National Park site where the Potomac River rushes into Mather Gorge.Read More -
Cross Country Trail
A section of this 40-mile trail between Tysons and Reston is especially nice.Read More -
Capital Crescent Trail
A wonderful paved bike trail runs the 7 miles between Georgetown and the lovely town of Bethesda.Read More -
C&O Canal Trail
Choose a section of this tow path that runs along the Potomac River from D.C. to Cumberland, MD.Read More -
Garrett Park, Bethesda
One of the most attractive residential neighborhoods for running in the D.C. suburbsRead More -
Inner Harbor: Baltimore Waterfront Promenade
The signature Baltimore waterfront run. The Baltimore Waterfront Promenade runs along the water for...Read More -
Fort McHenry
Historic fort that's the birthplace of the “The Star-Spangled Banner". Designed by the Olmsteds an...Read More -
Roland Park Neighborhood, Stony Run Trail, Johns Hopkins University
Terrific running combining the gorgeous, Olmsted-designed Roland Park neighborhood, the Stony Brook...Read More
