Runners experience a climb on Lee Highway in the first few miles of the course, but are rewarded with a descent along Spout Run and the Parkway.After crossing Key Bridge into Georgetown, runners turn toward the Palisades Community when the course follows Canal Road, up to the reservoir and down MacArthur Boulevard. The current route starts in Arlington, Virginia, on Route 110 and winds its way through Rosslyn along Lee Highway before turning on Spout Run and the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Take note now of when these races are scheduled to open up registration and mark your calendars to register ASAP.The course, which varies slightly from year to year, is certified by USA Track and Field. Whether you’re looking for a great postrace party, a big city vibe, or a course that won’t beat you up too bad, there’s something here for you. We’ve found this list of races to be quite ideal for first-timers when it comes to 26.2.
Deciding to run a race of any distance is a great achievement and is a wonderful test of your overall progression in running.Įven if you’re new to running and have your sights set on your first marathon, now is a great time to start logging miles and considering what race you can sign up for in the near future. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many races were put on pause for 2020 and the first half of 2021.īut with a slew of new runners taking up the sport over the past year and half (running was probably one of the safest fitness activities to do when gyms had to close), it won’t be shocking to find a lot of new faces on the starting lines of races this fall and in the future.
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