Does anyone know of any organized efforts to express frustration re the proposed plans for East Potomac Park / Hains Point and try to help influence leaving a path for recreation?
It would be a real loss for recreation and races if we lost the perimeter for running / walking / cycling / etc.!
Hi all! I've noticed over the last couple weeks that the water fountains on the Capitol Crescent Trail and the Mt Vernon Trail are still off. It's sweltering! Anyone have info on when they get turned on?
Hey everyone - If you're looking for upcoming running races in the area, The Capital Runner race calendar is regularly updated with new options.
The calendar covers races of all distances (5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, marathons, trail races, ultras, etc.) across the DMV region. I add new races nearly daily.
If you know of a race in the DMV that isn't listed, drop it in the comments or shoot me a note at newsletter@thecapitalrunner.com. Always happy to add more.
Starting July 1st through 2030, the Mount Vernon Trail will be detoured just north of Gravelly Point. The detour supports construction of the Long Bridge Project which will expand passenger rail capacity and also build a new 16 foot wide bike and pedestrian bridge that connects the Mount Vernon Trail with Long Bridge and East Potomac Park.
There will be a short section of the detour where the trail narrows to 7 feet wide underneath the existing rail bridge. This is approximately the same width as the 14th St Bridge path.
Please note that:
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Map of detour route for the Mount Vernon Trail at Gravelly Point
Hello!!! Looking for a ticket to the Dulles Runway in August. Prefer the 10k but will take 5k too. I told a friend I’d sign up but procrastination lead to “Sold Out” 🤣 thanks in advance!!!
Anybody know what’s up with the fencing popping up in Anacostia Park the last couple of days? It’s stretches from the Frederick Douglass Bridge to the 11th Street Bridge and there is more fencing being staged all the way down to the pool. You could run the river trail but it looks like they might be closing it up.
Local non-profit Pro-Animal D.C. is hosting a beer mile this Saturday, June 27 at Benjmain Banneker High athletic track!
Check in starts at 7:30 PM, gun goes off at 8 PM.
Details and RSVP on the Partiful event!
Registration is $25 and you can sign up by filling out this quick form.
Your entry fee goes directly towards helping end factory farming and will be doubled thanks to a match by a generous donor!
This event is completely BYOB. No glass, please. Cans or plastic bottles only. If you’re under 21, don't drink alcohol, or just prefer a different vibe, you are absolutely welcome to swap the beer for your favorite soda, seltzer, or kombucha. We won't be checking IDs, so please just follow the law.
Feel free run or walk, or just come and watch!
It will be quite the spectacle as I'm attempting a sub-5 beer mile and at the mercy of four lucky donors who will be choosing the beverages I have to drink.
We'll have music and pizza!
There’s a small parking lot at 10th Street Baptist 10th St Baptist Church. Otherwise, street parking is the best option.
Questions? Contact sam@proanimal.org
Hope to see you there!
