Group run schedule
When to Show Up
Tuesday and Fridayworkouts at 6:30 AM for Distance Training Program membersSaturday and Sundaymorning group runs at 7:00 AM from May through October and 8:00 AM from November through April
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Capital Area Runners
Arlington, Virginia
Capital Area Runners is a DC metropolitan area training club based in Arlington that offers coached group workouts and weekend long runs for motivated, competitive-minded runners. Individual membership includes Saturday and Sunday morning runs and a newsletter; the Distance Training Program adds weekday interval and tempo workouts with a customized training plan.
About This Club
Capital Area Runners is a coached training club based in Arlington, Virginia, built for runners who are chasing a goal, not just logging miles. They run out of Washington-Liberty High School and offer everything from weekend long runs under a basic membership to a full Distance Training Program with interval and tempo workouts on weekday mornings.
Highlights
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Who It Suits
This club is a solid fit if you are training toward a race or a time goal and want coaching and structure behind your runs, not just a casual group jog. If you are looking for a low-key social run with no commitment, the membership requirement and coached format here probably are not the right match.
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What a Run With Them Is Like
Weekend runs go out Saturday and Sunday mornings - 7:00 AM from May through October, and 8:00 AM from November through April, so the start time shifts with the season.
If you join the Distance Training Program, Tuesday and Friday workouts start at 6:30 AM and include structured interval and tempo sessions with a customized training plan built for you. They describe themselves as oriented toward motivated, competitive-minded runners, so expect the group to be pushing toward something specific.
Your First Run
Show up to the Washington-Liberty High School track in Arlington before your first Saturday or Sunday run - that is the meeting area. Membership is required, so you will need to sort that out before you arrive rather than paying at the door.
The individual membership is $50 a year and gets you into the weekend runs; if you want the weekday coached workouts, the Distance Training Program is a separate cost. They say the club suits motivated runners, so come ready to work, but that does not mean you have to be fast on day one.
Something to train for
Upcoming Races in Arlington
12 upcoming races in Arlington. Having one on the calendar is the easiest way to turn a few group runs into a habit.
Sun, Aug 9, 2026Family Night at the Track and Meet of Miles Arlington, VAFreeRegister Sat, Aug 22, 2026DLS 5k & 1-Mile for Lewy Body Dementia Arlington, VAFrom $20Details Tue, Aug 25, 20262026 NOVA Running Club 5K Arlington, VAFrom $30Details
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Common Questions About Capital Area Runners
Do I have to pay before I show up to my first run?
Yes - membership is required, so you cannot just drop in. The individual membership is $50 a year and covers Saturday and Sunday morning runs. If you want the weekday coached workouts, the Distance Training Program starts at $65 for one month.
What time do the weekend runs start?
Saturday and Sunday runs start at 7:00 AM from May through October, and at 8:00 AM from November through April. Check the season before you set your alarm.
What is the difference between the individual membership and the Distance Training Program?
The individual membership ($50 a year) gets you into the Saturday and Sunday morning group runs and a newsletter. The Distance Training Program adds Tuesday and Friday coached workouts - intervals and tempo runs - plus a customized training plan tailored to you. That program is priced separately, from $65 for one month up to $300 for six months.
Where exactly do I go when I arrive?
Head to the Washington-Liberty High School track in Arlington. That is where the group meets for workouts and runs.
Are there any perks to joining?
Members get 10% off at Road Runner Sports, which can take a real bite out of shoe costs over a year.
Where this comes from: Club details come from each club’s own channels (their site, Meetup, Strava and social posts) and are checked by hand. Group runs move, so confirm the meeting spot on the club’s latest post before you head out. Last updated July 2026.