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By Charlie Ban
A portion of the W&OD Trail in Falls Church now has separate paths for pedestrians and cyclists. Photo: Jay Westcott, The Tysons Reporter

The new dual trail portion of the W&OD Trail is open in Falls Church, nearly 1.5 miles of trail from Little Falls Street to North West Street. The altered section of trail features an 11-foot-wide path for cycling, an 8-foot-wide path for walkers, and a 2-foot-wide colored and textured median between the two paths to separate trail users traveling at different speeds.

The Montgomery County Planning Board will review and provide advisory comments to the Montgomery County Department of Transportation on the Capital Crescent Surface Trail and Tunnel on Oct. 14. Sign up to testify and send in comments.

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National Capital 20 Miler & 5 Miler

Event location

Carderock Recreation Area

C&O Canal Towpath

Potomac, Maryland 20854

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The National Capital 20 Miler is the DC area’s premier fall marathon tune-up race. Runners will have access to a flat and fast out-and-back course on the C&O Towpath with multiple water stations along the way. Runners also have the option to register for the Janet Braunstein 5 Miler, which also takes place on the Towpath. Register now to guarantee your race hoodie!

Both events start on the Towpath by the North Parking Lot at Carderock Recreation Area.

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Westminster School 5K Race

Event location

Westminster School

3819 Gallows Road

Annandale, Virginia 22003

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Westminster School’s annual 5K ($45), 1K ($15), and Fun Run ($10) on Saturday, November 7th at 9:00am is a spirited community event open to students, families, and friends of all ages and fitness levels. With courses designed for everyone—from a fun 1K for beginners to a more challenging 5K—participants can walk, jog, or race their way through the beautiful campus.

We have amazing cash prizes and give aways, making it an ideal way to enjoy a day outdoors with loved ones. Join in to support school programs, meet new people, and celebrate wellness together!

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Mud changes the dynamic at Glory Days Invitational

By Charlie Ban
Anna Macon Corcoran, Thais Rolly, Ella Zeigler and Gillian Bushee race the second mile of the Glory Days Invitational. Photo: Charlie Ban

Mud changes the dynamic at Glory Days Invitational

Thais Rolly, Gillian Bushee and Anna Macon Corcoran were content to cruise along during the Glory Days Invitational, working together to push the pace and covering ground. 

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Sullivan’s elite entry leads local Boston contingent

By Charlie Ban
Susanna Sullivan runs the Up Dawg 10 Miler in November 2020. Photo: Charlie Ban

It may have taken nearly 18 months, but marathon runners are returning to Boston this weekend for the delayed 125th Boston Marathon, including upwards of 417 local runners.

The elite field will include two locals and three others who have been among RunWashington’s Trials Fever marathoners who ran in the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials and have ties to D.C. area. Woodbridge native Alex Taylor, University of Maryland alumnus Patrick Reaves and Howard County native Brian Harvey are in the men’s elite field Reston’s Susanna Sullivan, fresh off a 1:10:50 half marathon in late September looks to lead the local women, with Alexandria’s Bethany Sachtleben and Arlington’s Nina Zarina also in the race

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Second-half moves work for Octoberfest winners

By Charlie Ban
The varsity boys start the Octoberfest Invitational. Photo: Charlie Ban

In her first full season of high school cross country racing, Grace Finnegan is trying to balance her early success with recognition that she still has a lot to learn.

After a few open races during her freshman year at Richard Montgomery, she’s facing new runners every week and trying to pick up tips and process each experience.

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Running Shorts

By Charlie Ban
Oakton's Garrett Woodhouse races McLean's Xavier Jemison during the 2020-2021 North Region Cross Country Championships. Photo: Charlie Ban

Collegiate honors for cross country runners from American and George Washington universities and Oakton and Loudoun Valley high schools.

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