Running Shorts, March 28

  • Matthew Centrowitz, son of American University cross country and track coach Matt Centrowitz, won the IAAF World Indoor Championships 1,500 meters, running 3:44.22 to edge the Czech Republic’s Jakub Halusa by .08 seconds. Centrowitz went to Broadneck High School, near Annapolis.
  • The Marine Corps Marathon entry lottery is open through noon Wednesday, March 30. Entrants will be notified March 31.
  • RunWashington is, as always, looking for feedback. Write letters to the editor, which may be printed in an upcoming issue, to charlie@runwashington.com.

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10K, Team Relay, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, Double Marathon in Roanoke, Virginia.
April 18, 2026
More elevation change than any other road race in the country and a full weekend of live music, recovery events, and southern hospitality.

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