Pace the Nation

Bobby Van Allen, coach of the Division III NCAA champion Johns Hopkins women’s cross country team, discusses his team’s sixth national title and rising men’s team.


Event

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.


Event

Course: A scenic out-and-back fall 5K route along Beach Drive.

The Experience: Join us for a premier morning of racing featuring chipped timing, custom finisher medals, high-quality tech tees, and hassle-free packet pickup at Potomac River Running's Ballston store.


Trials Fever

Running is typically a choice for Susanna Sullivan. It’s been her sport since she was at George Mason High School and her hobby even longer. 

But as the October sunset started to overtake her in Maine’s Acadia National Park, the darkness forced her close to her race pace, or else she was going to be in trouble. She had finished up a hard run on the hilly dirt roads she is so fond of and stopped to report back to her coach, George Buckheit.


DCXC

Sam Affolder was hurting in the third mile of Nike Cross Nationals last December.

After leading Loudoun Valley throughout the year in defense of its 2017 first-ever national title, things were looking grim for the senior. Most runners behind him saw him as a target to pass, but Carlos Shultz saw him and knew that’s where he needed to be.


Running Shorts

Cherry Blossom lottery open through Dec. 12, running clinic Dec. 8, Maryland track coach named to 2020 Olympic staff, trail service opportunity in Prince George’s County.