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  1. W&OD Trail - Road Running

    The W&OD Trail is a 45-mile paved trail stretching from just outside of Washington, D.C. to the suburbs in western Loudoun County, Va.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    7.9 miles
    Duration
    Depends on distance
  2. Mount Vernon Trail - Road Running

    The 18-mile Mount Vernon Trail links Arlington, Va. with the home of George Washington, south of Alexandria.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    13.6 miles
    Duration
    One hour to several hours.
  3. Fairfax County Parkway Trail - Road Running

    The Fairfax County Parkway Trail travels from north to south through one of the busiest areas in the Washington, D.C. region.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    20.0 miles
    Duration
    Depends on how far you would like to run.
  4. Hains Point - Road Running

    Hains Point is an island on the southwestern corner of Washington, D.C. with a four-mile road tailor-made for running.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    3.3 miles
    Duration
    30 minutes-2 hours
  5. Custis Trail - Road Running

    The Custis Trail is a four-mile paved route that serves as a crucial connector between two major trails in the Washington, D.C. area.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    3.0 miles
    Duration
    45 minutes - 2 hours
  6. National Mall - Road Running

    The National Mall stretches nearly two miles between the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol Building in the heart of the nation’s capital.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    1.1 miles
    Duration
    30-60 minutes.
  7. Lake Frank
    Lake Frank – Road Running

    An idyllic respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, Lake Frank offers both paved and dirt paths and the soothing sights and sounds of nature.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    14.8 miles
    Duration
  8. Capital Crescent Trail - Road Running

    The Capital Crescent Trail is a 7-mile paved route that links Bethesda, Md. with the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    6.7 miles
    Duration
    Depends on distance.
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