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Tidal Basin – U.S. Capitol loop from Navy Yard–Ballpark

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United States

District Of Columbia

Tidal Basin – U.S. Capitol loop from Navy Yard–Ballpark

Hard

3.4

(8)

runners

Tidal Basin – U.S. Capitol loop from Navy Yard–Ballpark

01:34

15.1km

50m

Running

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

Last updated: May 19, 2026

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National Mall

East Potomac Park

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Train Station

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4.38 km

Washington Channel

Lake

9.25 km

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

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In addition to the Jefferson Memorial itself, which Franklin D. Roosewelt had built for the founding father of the USA and the author of the Declaration of Independence, the view …

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9.65 km

Tidal Basin

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Great facility that man / woman should definitely see during a visit...

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11.0 km

Smithsonian Castle

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The Smithsonian Castle's construction was fininshed in 1855. And as visitors enter through the National Mall entrance they pass the crypt of James Smithson, who is the institution's founder.

It …

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12.0 km

United States Capitol

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Worth Visiting

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12.4 km

Peace Monument

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The 44 foot (13.4 m) high white marble memorial was erected from 1877 to 1878 in commemoration of the naval deaths at sea during the American Civil War. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_Monument

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12.5 km

View on US Capitol

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Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States and a compact city on the Potomac River, bordering the states of Maryland and Virginia. It is characterized by imposing neo-classical …

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13.2 km

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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13.6 km

Library of Congress

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Largest library in the world. Admission is free, open Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. At the moment (2022) a "timed-entry pass" is necessary because of Covid, but this can be easily organized online.

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15.1 km

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Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

2.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.94 km

2.56 km

1.52 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

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Tidal Basin – U.S. Capitol loop from Navy Yard–Ballpark

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Tidal Basin

Smithsonian Castle

United States Capitol

Peace Monument

View on US Capitol

U.S. Capitol

Library of Congress

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