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SLR Feb 25 - Cap Crescent to Rock Creek BIG Loop (CW)

Hello Saturday Runners!

This is it – the BIG one!  This Saturday, Feb 25th, we will be running the Capital Crescent to Rock Creek BIG Loop (Clock-Wise direction).  The standard loop is over 23 miles total – I also created a 21.5 mile version in map-my-run, so please review the appropriate links in the directions section for full details.

Thank you to Walter Barrett for once again taking care of our post-run beverages.  We will need more volunteers soon.  Although March is covered, we do need someone for March 17th, April, and beyond.  Email  slr@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out.  

Directions:  Please review the cut sheet, big map, and/or map-my-run map for details on the full 23.25 mile Loop.  If you would rather do the 21.5 mile version check out this map-my-run map for a slight detour (after opening map, click “Cute Notes” for additional written prompts).  The detour basically cuts off the top of the loop by going through a Chevy Chase neighborhood before meeting back up with Rock Creek Park trails and Beach Drive.

More Approx. Mileage Options (make it an out-and-back)

• 10: Turn around at 5 miles out, mile marker 6.5 (water fountain here)
• 16: Turn around at 8 miles out, mile marker 3.5, right before entering Bethesda (water fountain on left)

Check the bottom of the cue sheet page for more water fountain listings (most seem to be on from what I have seen lately).

We are about 3 weeks out from the National "Rock-n-Roll" DC Marathon, and 7 weeks out from Boston! Happy Running!

-- Erik

SLR Feb 18 - Water Route

Hello Saturday Runners!

This Saturday, Feb 18th, we will be running the Water Route; its 12 miles or easily modified for 17 in these directions. Check out the big map or map-my-run map for clarification. Directions to follow.

Thank you to Walter Barrett for taking care of our post-run beverages. We will be needing more volunteers soon – email slr@dcroadrunners.org if you can help out. Although March is covered, we do need someone for March 17th . That's the day of the National "Rock-n-Roll" Marathon and Half Marathon in DC, so we are expecting a light load and it shouldn't be much work. Again, email if you can help out.

The GW Birthday Marathon (a DCRRC race) is Sunday and they could still use volunteers.  Please contact Audrey Perlow if you can help.

Directions: Begin at Iwo Jima. Run through Rosslyn across Key Bridge toward Georgetown. Sharp RIGHT after bridge down to river side of C&O Canal. LEFT on C&O Towpath and QUICK RIGHT down steps to K St. LEFT on K St Eastbound toward the Washington Harbor. ZIGZAG RIGHT and LEFT to get onto the path fronting river (heading downstream). Pass by left side of Thompson Boat Center and take a RIGHT at the Rock Creek Trail, passing Watergate and Kennedy Center. Continue on Rock Creek Trail past Lincoln Memorial, visit Lincoln is desired. After running under the Memorial Bridge, STAY to the right and follow the path between Ohio Drive roadway and the river. Continue running past 14th Street Bridge and counter clockwise around Hains Point. Pass under some overpasses to arrive at the Tidal Basin. Turn RIGHT and circle the Tidal Basin counterclockwise, eventually passing the new MLK memorial. After passing FDR, turn LEFT on East Basin Drive, cross the street, run ~100 yards and turn HARD RIGHT up the incline to the 14th Street Bridge back to Virginia. At end of 14th St. bridge take left on Mt. Vernon trail, run down to the end of DCA, turn around at intersection with 4 Mile run trail. Head back to Iwo Jima via memorial Bridge.

Heated bathrooms with running water under the Lincoln Memorial and under the Jefferson Memorial.

Approx. Mileage Options:

9: Skip the loop around Hains Point (While on Ohio Drive, take left on East Basin Drive and do the loop around the Tidal Basin, then take 14th street bridge back to VA)

12: Follow cut sheet exactly, come back to Iwo Jima via a right onto Mt. Vernon trail after 14th St. bridge

17: After taking 14th Street bridge back into VA, run out to the end of DCA and turn around

Looks like great running weather Saturday morning, high 30s and partly cloudy!

-- Erik