I’m curious what everyone’s favorite running brands and products are (mostly for apparel, hats, and socks). I’m in the market for some new gear and would love some inspiration! I currently wear a lot of lulu, tracksmith, and nike.
Bonus points if anyone can recommend cool casual wear graphic tees and/or grid/waffle pullovers.
They clip by walkers and runners. They swarm in groups overwhelming everyone else on the road. 😡 bikers
From their most recent email update:
Hains Point Hoopla 2.0
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 · 10AM TO 12PM
EAST POTOMAC PARK · PRESENTED WITH WABA
Planned construction starts September 1. We want to show that the DMV does not support that. Save East Po and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association are partnering to bring the community back out to East Potomac on August 29. Come ride the loop, meet your neighbors, and show that the DMV community is not going anywhere. The more people who show up, the louder the message.
I can already hear the shoes sticking to the pavement.
Does anybody have an extra bib or two for either race they are willing to sell? Thanks in advance.
The Mount Vernon Trail has been nominated to join the Rails to Trails Conservancy's Trail Hall of Fame. It's competing against the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath in Ohio and the Historic Battlefield Trail in Texas.
The winner will be chosen based on voting through August 16th. Check out the competitors and vote at https://secure.railstotrails.org/site/SPageNavigator/2026_HOF_Vote.html
You can vote more than once, so if you have a few minutes to submit a few votes for the Mount Vernon Trail, we'd greatly appreciate it. Please feel free to share with any friends or groups who enjoy the MVT and want to help us continue bringing more attention and resources to the trail.
Or will the road be kept open due to Trumps project starting 9/1/26?
Will the Marine Corps Marathon still have the Hains Point segment?
Anyone with inside information please let us know!
After becoming bored with running my typical DC routes/trails a friend turned me on to CityStrides. It connects to your Strava and tracks the amount of streets you have fully run in any city. I finally hit 25% in DC today!
It has really reinvigorated my love of running. You run a lot more streets, which means more annoying lights. But you never get bored by running the same routes over and over. I have seen so many parts of the city that I never would have seen and it makes it a fun game to hit as many nodes as you can each run.
Highly recommend. 10/10 improvement to my marathon training.
hi! I can't run the Army Ten Miler on October 11 so looking for someone to transfer it to (via the official transfer website). I paid ~$75 at the time, registration is currently at $110 and soon to be $125.
Please reach out if you're interested and I'll start the official transfer process.
Is anyone training for the MCM and/or Richmond Marathon this fall? Looking for folks to run long runs (15+ miles) with on the weekends (usually early Saturday mornings, but Sundays also work). Pace is generally somewhere around 9 to 11 mins/mile depending on the weather and distance.
I usually run the cross country trail, W&OD trail, etc but open to exploring other routes too!
Free socks this Friday!! Per Axios: A cult favorite sock company is opening its first D.C. store this week.
Why it matters: Bombas — which also makes items like slippers, underwear, and T-shirts — began opening its first brick-and-mortar stores last year after a decade of direct-to-consumer business.
State of play: The brand's new store launches in Georgetown on Friday — and it will be the largest yet, with all the company's products for sale, per a spokesperson.
If you go: 1400 Wisconsin Avenue, Northwest
Hey fellow runners! I recently went to go and sign up for the Katy 5K but was a little let down to find out it cost $75 to just run 3 miles. Out of spite I’ve decided to create my own 5k.
Let me introduce you to the $5 5K. Not only does this event provide you with a free drink at the end of your race, but there will also be a CASH prize to the man and woman who has the fastest 5K time (and potentially a best designed t-shirt contest if the budget allows it).
The race will take place September 9th @7:30pm. All details are laid out in the partiful description. The event will begin at the Victory Park entrance near the outdoor gym. Please arrive 30 minutes before the race starts so entry fees can be collected. More details will be provided the day of.
Don’t want to run but still want a beer and cheer your friends on? We have an option for you! Think you’re the fastest runner in all of Dallas, yep there’s an option for you too! Invitation is open to anyone who thinks they have it in them. Hope to see you there!
Inspired by this post from r/RunNYC
I’m curious: how far do you travel for your run club? How far is too far and is it worth the commute for the right community?
I’m new to the DMV and shopping around for a run club. I’m in the MD suburbs, but there’s a DC club that seems more my vibe, so I’m wondering whether people regularly cross the lines for their run club or if that’s doing entirely too much and more or less stay where they are.
unfortunately my boyfriend and i won't be able to run the DChalf this year as planned so we are looking for someone to take these bibs off our hands ꃋᴖꃋ
bibs are currently going for $120+ fees i believe.. please DM me if you're interested! we will cover the transfer fee :)