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Washington Monument – Lincoln Memorial loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

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Washington Monument – Lincoln Memorial loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

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Washington Monument – Lincoln Memorial loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

00:59

9.52km

40m

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: July 10, 2026

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Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway

West Potomac Park

World War II Memorial

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Start point

Train Station

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1.83 km

View of Arlington Memorial Bridge

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2.88 km

View of the Washington Monument from the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool

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Reflection site from the Lincoln Memorial site

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4.48 km

Washington Monument

Highlight • Monument

Super nice running paths around the Washington Monument.

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4.77 km

Washington Monument

Highlight • Monument

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

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5.09 km

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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5.26 km

Washington Monument

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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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6.09 km

Lincoln Memorial

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The Lincoln was built to honor Abraham Lincoln. He was the 16th president, assassinated on April 14, 1865 as the civil war was concluding. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech here on August 28, 1963.

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6.12 km

Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool

Highlight • Monument

The Lincoln Memorial and adjoining reflecting pool are another must-see when visiting Washington. Of course, the mall is perfect for a run and early in the morning you have "Abe" all to yourself. After all, an advantage of the jet lag - getting up early in the first days is very easy!

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9.52 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.19 km

234 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.39 km

3.62 km

270 m

151 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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View of Arlington Memorial Bridge

View of the Washington Monument from the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool

Washington Monument

Washington Monument

World War II Memorial

Washington Monument

Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool

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