- East Potomac Park and West Potomac Park will be closed to pedestrians during peak cherry blossom bloom, which is a variable but generally forecast to be March 26 – April 12, so Hains Point will be inaccessible in an effort to reduce crowding during the pandemic.
- Montgomery County is closing Little Falls Parkway, between River Road and Arlington Road.
- Marine Corps Marathon men’s course record holder Jeff Scuffins (2:14:01) died at 58.
- Thomas Jefferson alumna and Springfield resident Shauneen Werlinger was a guest on the D3 Glory Days podcast.
- Georgetown sophomore Maggie Donahue and women’s cross country coach Mitchell Baker were honored by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association as athlete of the year and coach of the year for the Mid-Atlantic cross country region.
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The Hunter Exam
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The Hunter Exam is a unique elimination style fitness event, where finalists earn a coveted “hunter license”. This license not only comes with prestige, but access to future events, perks under The Hunters Association, and private access to the pro
BEST Kids Superhero 5K & Fun Run
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Check-In Time: 7:15 am -8:15 am; Fun Run begins at 8:00 am; 5K starts at 8:30 am
Registration Fee: Early Bird (until 4/3/25)-5K: Adults-$35; Ages 13-17-$15; 12 & Under: Free; Fun Run: Free; Starting 4/4/25: 5K: Adults-$45; Ages 13-17-$20