World War II Memorial – Washington Monument loop from Dupont Circle

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World War II Memorial – Washington Monument loop from Dupont Circle

Hard

2.5

(14)

runners

World War II Memorial – Washington Monument loop from Dupont Circle

01:55

18.6km

50m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

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Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway

West Potomac Park

East Potomac Park

Jefferson Memorial

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

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Train Station

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3.75 km

View of the Potomac River from the Watergate Steps

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11.9 km

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

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In addition to the Jefferson Memorial itself, which Franklin D. Roosewelt had built for the founding father of the USA and the author of the Declaration of Independence, the view …

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13.2 km

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

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Great monument - also quite monumental with the relief, which was carved into the large stone... But despite everything, not as pompous as some of the other monuments around and …

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14.6 km

Washington Monument

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Super nice running paths around the Washington Monument.

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14.9 km

Washington Monument

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The largest obelisk in the world was built from white marble in honor of the first American president, George Washington.

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15.2 km

The World War II Memorial is very large, 7.4-acres to be exact! The memorial is made up of 56 granite pillars, each 17 feet tall. There is an amazing amount of landscaping and water in the fountain here as well.

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15.3 km

Washington Monument

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The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall and is one of the most well-known landmarks in Washington, DC. The monument was constructed to memorialize George Washington, one …

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