Roosevelt Island has reopened after 200 trees infected by the Emerald Ash Boarer were removed.
Three locals won five titles in distance events at the USATF Masters Track and Field Championships.
Men’s 800 meter run 90-94 1. Dixon Hemphill (92) 8:05.51
Men’s 1,500 meter run 90-94 1. Hemphill 21:14.35
Women’s 5,000 meter run 80-84 1. Tami Graf (81) 38:23.27
Women’s 10,000 meter run 1. Graf 1:29;09.00
Men’s 5,000 meter racewalk 1. Craig Chasse (47) 33:11.82
A federal appeals court ruling allows Maryland to begin building the Purple Line, on Bethesda’s Georgetown Branch Trail, while a lawsuit opposing the project continues. The ruling allows the state to pursue federal funding for the project.
Chris Lear and South Lakes alumnus (and mile American record-holder) Alan Webb will speak about Lear’s book on Webb’s freshman year at the University of Michigan, Sub 4:00, at Pacers-Navy Yard Sunday at 5:30 p.m. East City Bookshop will have copies for sale and Modern Market will provide snacks. Seats are $10 and registration is here.
The D.C. Road Runners Club expanded onto the track last weekend, and added an elite 800 meter heat.
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Coaching high school cross country and track made Kelyn Soong a better runner.
A break from racing one of my favorite events gave me a chance to help other runners reach their time goals.
Eight local runners will compete in the Olympic Marathon Trials Saturday morning in Orlando.
Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon
A point to point race on pavement, dirt, and gravel. Course descends 1400 ft. Entry will close at 200 runners. $60 before August 13; $75 after August 13. Start at 9 am in Thomas; Finish at Mill Race Park, Parsons.
Blue Ridge Marathon
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.
