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A good way to meet local runners is to participate in a parkrun. Anacostia parkrun and Fletchers Cove parkrun are both in this area.

Hotchkiss Field is a popular track in Washington that is open to the public. The track has been confirmed to be open by a visiting runner.

National Mall is a running spot with a soft surface. It could be suitable in the winter time as it has has electric lighting.

Best places for workouts in Washington

If you want to run hills in or around Washington you might find some to your liking at Rock Creek Park.

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Summer running in Washington

Summers in Washington get very hot. July often sees temperatures of around 37°C99°F . It might be wise to do your training early in the mornings or on a treadmill indoors. The temperature in the warmest month of July is normally around 2679 to 35°C94°F at noon and 2170 to 28°C82°F at 6 AM.

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Winter running in Washington

Winters in Washington can get cold and snowy. January might see snow and the temperature is often below -10°C20°F .

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Your favourite running surface in Washington

For those who like to run on soft surfaces, these are recommended: the course of Fletchers Cove parkrun and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal TowpathChesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath.

Those looking for a flat course with firm surface can go to East Potomac Park or the course of Anacostia parkrun.

About track availability in Washington

DC school tracks and fields will be made available for personal exercise at no cost during the following days and hours when the regular school year is in session, other than on District and school holidays:
* Monday through Friday from 6:30A.M. to 8:00A.M., and from 4:UO P.M. until dusk, but not later than 8:00P.M.
* Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00A.M. to 5:00P.M.

Track and field hours will be posted. Track and field usage and availability during the summer and District or school holidays will be determined by Office of the Chief Operating Officer and the Office of the Chief of Schools in consultation with schools.

Anyone using DCPS track and field facilities will do so at their own risk.
McKinley Technology High School 400m synthetic track
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Running spots Running spots in Washington

National Mall | Rock Creek Park | East Potomac Park


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Running routes Running routes in Washington

Anacostia River Trail | Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath

Group runs Group runs in Washington

Anacostia parkrun | Fletchers Cove parkrun

Tracks Running tracks in Washington

Georgetown Community Track | Cardozo Education Campus | Eastern Senior High School | Maury Wills Field | Kenilworth Track | Dunbar High School | McKinley Technology High School | Hotchkiss Field | Ballou STAY High School | Cardinal Stadium | Archbishop Highschool Track | Buchanan field | Greene Stadium | Anacostia High School | H.D. Woodson High School | Coolidge High School | Beauvoir School | Wilson High School | Roosevelt High School | Track | Track | 400m synthetic track | Synthetic track Show all tracks


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Weather in Washington

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Comments on places around Washington

Visit report on Coolidge High School
Gentleman said it wasn’t public track and that he didn’t have to open it for anyone
Anonymous user - on American University
Very nice track, but is closed to the public when teams are practicing on it.
Martin - on Maury Wills Field
Yes, according to https://dpr.dc.gov/page/banneker-premier-athletic-field it is.
Anonymous user - on Maury Wills Field
Anyone know if this track is 400m?

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