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District Of Columbia

Routes
Running Trails
United States

District Of Columbia

The best running trails in District of Columbia

305runs

4.8

(83)

9,378 people ran here

Running in District of Columbia is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in District of Columbia—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Western Ridge Trail loop via Valley Trail — Rock Creek Park
Expert

02:19

18.3km

Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from Metro Center
Intermediate

01:22

13.2km

Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from Eastern Market
Intermediate

01:12

11.6km

Washington Monument – White House loop from Farragut West
Expert

01:48

17.4km

Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from Judiciary Square
Intermediate

00:48

7.75km

Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from McPherson Square
Intermediate

01:17

12.3km

White House – World War II Memorial loop from Archives
Expert

01:54

18.0km

Rock Creek Trail loop from Kalorama Heights
Intermediate

01:03

9.79km

World War II Memorial loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU
Intermediate

01:11

11.3km

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  1. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    Western Ridge Trail loop via Valley Trail — Rock Creek Park

    02:19

    18.3km

    7:34/km

    240m

    240m

    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    126

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    2
    2

    Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from Metro Center

    01:22

    13.2km

    6:13/km

    60m

    60m

    Intermediate

    4.9

    (22)

    1,170

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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  4. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    3
    3

    Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from Eastern Market

    01:12

    11.6km

    6:14/km

    50m

    50m

    Intermediate

    4.9

    (14)

    818

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Washington Monument – White House loop from Farragut West

    01:48

    17.4km

    6:11/km

    40m

    40m

    Expert

    4.3

    (3)

    578

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    5
    5

    Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from Judiciary Square

    00:48

    7.75km

    6:12/km

    30m

    30m

    Intermediate

    4.5

    (2)

    306

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  7. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    6
    6

    Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from McPherson Square

    01:17

    12.3km

    6:12/km

    50m

    50m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (3)

    267

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  8. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    7
    7

    White House – World War II Memorial loop from Archives

    01:54

    18.0km

    6:18/km

    110m

    110m

    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    269

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  9. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    8
    8

    Rock Creek Trail loop from Kalorama Heights

    01:03

    9.79km

    6:24/km

    90m

    90m

    Intermediate

    4.2

    (5)

    222

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    9
    9

    World War II Memorial loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

    01:11

    11.3km

    6:17/km

    50m

    40m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    201

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
10
10

Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

01:02

10.0km

6:12/km

50m

50m

Intermediate

5.0

(3)

182

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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