Washington Monument – U.S. Capitol loop from Farragut North

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Washington Monument – U.S. Capitol loop from Farragut North

Moderate

5.0

(5865)

7,610

runners

Washington Monument – U.S. Capitol loop from Farragut North

01:10

11.3km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

The White House and President's Park

West Potomac Park

Constitution Gardens

World War II Memorial

Washington Monument Grounds

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Train Station

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1.82 km

Washington Monument

Highlight • Monument

The Washington Monument is an obelisk on the National Mall and is one of the most well-known landmarks in Washington, DC. The monument was constructed to memorialize George Washington, one of the Founding Fathers of the US and the first president.

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2.20 km

World War II Memorial

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The World War II Memorial is very large, 7.4-acres to be exact! The memorial is made up of 56 granite pillars, each 17 feet tall. There is an amazing amount of landscaping and water in the fountain here as well.

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3.07 km

Washington Monument

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Super nice running paths around the Washington Monument.

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3.37 km

Washington Monument

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The largest obelisk in the world was built from white marble in honor of the first American president, George Washington.

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6.01 km

James A. Garfield Monument

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This life-size bronze sculpture depicts James A. Garfield at the top; he served only fourth months of his term as 20th president of the United States before being assassinated. The other three figures on the pedestral are meant to be allegorical representations of the phases of Garfield's career.

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6.64 km

U.S. Capitol

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The lesser-known east side of the Capitol. Here is the entrance to the underground visitor center and close to the headquarters of important institutions such as the National Library and the Supreme Court.

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7.71 km

United States Capitol

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Worth Visiting

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10.1 km

White House

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The White House is definitely a must-see. Unfortunately, the view is now blocked by many barriers.
On the south side you can still see the seat of government quite well from a distance.

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