Running around Washington D.C 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 …

Last updated: September 12, 2025

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1. Western Ridge Trail loop via Valley Trail — Rock Creek Park

18.3km

02:19

240m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from Metro Center

13.2km

01:22

60m

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

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3. Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from Eastern Market

11.6km

01:12

50m

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

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4. Washington Monument – White House loop from Farragut West

17.4km

01:48

40m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from Judiciary Square

7.75km

00:48

30m

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

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6. Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from McPherson Square

12.3km

01:17

50m

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

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7. White House – World War II Memorial loop from Archives

18.0km

01:54

110m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Rock Creek Trail loop from Kalorama Heights

9.79km

01:03

90m

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

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9. World War II Memorial loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

11.3km

01:11

50m

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

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10. Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

10.0km

01:02

50m

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

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The best running trails around Washington D.C

1. Western Ridge Trail loop via Valley Trail — Rock Creek Park

2. Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from Metro Center

3. Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from Eastern Market

4. Washington Monument – White House loop from Farragut West

5. Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from Judiciary Square

6. Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from McPherson Square

7. White House – World War II Memorial loop from Archives

8. Rock Creek Trail loop from Kalorama Heights

9. World War II Memorial loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

10. Washington Monument – Washington Monument loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

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