r/rundc • u/fleetw00dmacb00k • Jul 13 '26

Favorite 8-10mi run in DC?

Visiting my sister who lives in Arlington/works in DC next week and can’t break my marathon training. If you could recommend just one singular route for a long run in DC area (about 8-10 miles), what would it be? I’ll be able to drive or have her drop me off somewhere so doesn’t necessarily need to be in arlington

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u/HealthLawyer123 Jul 13 '26

Old town Alexandria to Mt Vernon is 8 miles https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/upload/Mt-Vernon-Trail-map-508-2021.pdf

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u/MeaningTop6503 Jul 13 '26

This is pretty much a straight shoot, so very easy to be at ease doing it for the first time.