2008
Official Running Clubs
The DC
Road Runners is a chapter of the
Road Runners Club of America.; an affiliation
of USATF. The DCRRC provides a year-round schedule
of running events that offer everyone a chance
to participate regardless of age, gender, or
athletic ability.DCRRC conducts or co-sponsors
races with other organizations. This allows DCRRC
to raise funds and to improve the quality of
local races by providing finish line and race
management services.
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 Montgomery
County Road Runners is one
of the largest, most active running clubs
in the nation; known for low-key but
high-quality club races, training runs,
special events, and other activities.
MCRR offers programs and opportunities
for all types of runners, from newcomers
to experienced. Whether your goal is
to run a marathon or just to get into
shape, you'll find other club members
who share your interests.
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The Washington
Running Club is a long-distance
running club of runners in and around Washington,
DC, the Nation's Capital. A member club of USA
Track and Field, the WRC meets for speed workouts
and distance runs, races together, offers support
and cheer, and gathers for various social outings
throughout the year. The club is incorporated
as a non-profit organization in Washington, DC.
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 Reston
Runners is a club
of 800+ members who share an interest
in running, walking, and fitness. They
welcome all runners and walkers; serving
the needs of recreational and competitive
runners. The club has excellent participation
at club runs, so there will be people
running at a wide range of paces. Their
activities safely promote health, fitness,
and achievement of one's personal goals
in an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie.
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 Prince
George's Running Club is
a bunch of folks who run and walk around.
They cover the range from folks just
starting out slowly to some who are
very fast. New people, regardless of
speed or 'seriousness', are always
welcome. You're also welcome to come
run with them even before you join!
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 RunHers was
formed in October 1976 by twelve women who
decided to establish a club to provide mutual
encouragement for running and promote local
women’s running. The club flourished,
and today members represent a diverse cross-section
of running interests, abilities and goals.
RunHers welcomes and supports women runners
of all ages and abilities. The club aims
to provide camaraderie, education, training
programs, volunteer opportunities and, most
importantly, fun to women runners across
our area.
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 DC
Front Runners is a running,
walking and social club for gay people
and friends in the Washington, DC metropolitan
area. Membership is open to all people
regardless of race, pace, age, gender,
sexual orientation, or athletic ability.
Visitors to the DC area are welcome to
join our runs or walks. Founded in 1981,
our club has almost 300 active members.
DC Front Runners belongs to a network of
Front Runner clubs that extends around
the world.
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 The Capitol
Hill Running Club is organized
by the Congressional Marine Corps Liaison
Offices. From June through October, the
Marines motivate and train Hill staff
and other runners, many of whom run the
Marine Corps Marathon. Throughout the
rest of the year, club members participate
in the “Off-Season, Ad Hoc Caucus” of
the Capitol Hill Running Club.
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 The Northern
Va. Running Club is a member
of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA)
and is governed by an Elected Officers
and a Board of Directors, who are experienced
runners. The club is dedicated to promoting
running and racing. Members’ ages
range from the teens through the 70s,
with a variety of abilities and running
backgrounds. Most members live in Alexandria
and Arlington, but many live in other
communities throughout Northern Virginia,
Maryland, and the District.
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 The DC
Tri Club welcomes triathletes
of all levels from beginners to seasoned
Ironman athletes. The club's primary
purpose is to provide a community where
D.C. metro area triathletes can meet,
train, and socialize. From training tris,
duathlons, swim meets, time trials and
monthly happy hours, DC Tri works hard
to hold its reputation as a social club
with a training problem. Various training
programs and events work toward helping
triathletes of all abilities meet their
racing goals. If finishing your first
triathlon is your goal, the New
Triathlete Program (NTP) is a structured
training plan designed to give first-time
triathletes the knowledge and support
needed to do just that.
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