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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The Montgomery County Planning Board holds a March 30 hearing on Little Falls Parkway, RRCA honors Maryland runners.
Check out some mile seven photos from the Rock ‘n’ Roll D.C. Half Marathon.
New RnR course, Chocolate City Relay applications open, PVTC finishes second at masters indoors, Shoemaker sets 3k AR, DRC starts up again Wednesday.
Runners from local clubs raced the RRCA Club Challenge Feb. 26 in Howard County, Md.
Hero Dogs 3rd Annual 5K9
The in-person event at the historic Congressional Cemetery in Washington DC will include a 5K and 1K fun run. There will also be a virtual option for supporters outside the DC area. Race week festivities will also include an amazing
George Washington Patriot Run
Join George Washington’s Mount Vernon for a 10-miler and 5K race along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. This race is live and in-person, with a virtual option for those who prefer to run at their own pace and schedule.
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