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White House – Washington Monument loop from Metro Center

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United States

District Of Columbia

White House – Washington Monument loop from Metro Center

Hard

3.1

(2)

runners

White House – Washington Monument loop from Metro Center

02:00

19.2km

70m

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: June 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

President's Park

National Mall

Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Theodore Roosevelt Island

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.11 km

White House

Highlight • Monument

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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1.87 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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2.03 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 …

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9.60 km

Mount Vernon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mount Vernon Trail is an 18-mile paved path connecting George Washington's Mount Vernon to Theodore Roosevelt Island, linking Fairfax County, Alexandria, Arlington County, and Washington, D.C. It offers great …

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12.5 km

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Great monument - also quite monumental with the relief, which was carved into the large stone... But despite everything, not as pompous as some of the other monuments around and …

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16.9 km

United States Capitol

Highlight • Monument

Worth Visiting

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19.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

763 m

569 m

494 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

4.28 km

2.21 km

828 m

727 m

644 m

Elevation

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Today

Saturday 27 June

29°C

22°C

85 %

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World War II Memorial

Washington Monument

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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

United States Capitol

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