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Washington Monument – World War II Memorial loop from Dupont Circle

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Washington Monument – World War II Memorial loop from Dupont Circle

Hard

2.5

(14)

runners

Washington Monument – World War II Memorial loop from Dupont Circle

01:55

18.5km

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: April 20, 2026

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Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway

National Mall

East Potomac Park

Dupont Circle

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.75 km

View of the Potomac River from the Watergate Steps

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.8 km

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Highlight • Monument

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 of the Tidal Basin is worth a trip here. Especially in the morning when the last wafts of fog are still hanging over the water (see photos and highlight Tidal Basin).

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13.1 km

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Highlight • Monument

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 also somehow simple - definitely worth seeing. You should take a little time for the inscriptions that can be read around the monument in the wall.

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14.5 km

Washington Monument

Highlight • Monument

Super nice running paths around the Washington Monument.

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14.8 km

Washington Monument

Highlight • Monument

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

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15.1 km

World War II Memorial

Highlight • Monument

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

Highlight • Monument

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 of the Founding Fathers of the US and the first president.

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18.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

478 m

273 m

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

5.83 km

714 m

109 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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View of the Potomac River from the Watergate Steps

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Washington Monument

Washington Monument

World War II Memorial

Washington Monument

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