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Flat & Fast Running Trails in District of Columbia

District of Columbia has 2 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 1 city or town — Washington. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

Every one in District of Columbia

Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.

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Roosevelt lsland Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,222 reviews

Washington, DC

LoopMixedShadedScenic

This island boasting miles of wooded trails is a living memorial to President Theodore Roosevelt.

Glover Archbold Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 273 reviews

Washington, DC

2.5 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Forest parkland offering miles of trails for runners & walkers through canopied trees.