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
