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NRC Digest: Getting ready to rumble
Spring training and race season cannot come fast enough
NoMa Run Club
March 04, 2026
It may or may not be spring by the time you read this. It might be snowing, it might be 75 and sunny, you might even have allergies. But, like all things, this transitional season is temporary, and soon it will be warmer and our weekday runs will finally happen before sunset again.
Mike, William, Anna, Ryan, Hans, and Eddie (not pictured) raced the Yellow Line in DC’s unsanctioned Race the Rails on Feb 28th
Upcoming Events
March
🏃 NRC Run Club Ready - Started Monday, March 2
This week marked the start of our inaugural Run Club Ready program. This is a chance for inexperienced runners to learn the ropes and increase their stamina to run a 5K! Our first group is already at capacity, but with enough interest, we hope to offer this again!
Our inaugural group braving the snow!
🍻 Lil’ Gnomad Beer Launch Party - Thursday, March 5
Come out to Lost Generation to try our limited-run collaboration beer! With a beautiful label designed by our own Taylor M, all proceeds from the draft Lil’ Gnomad beer on March 5th will be donated to Girls on the Run. Help us contribute to the next generation of runners! You can join us for our usual Thursday 5k run beforehand or just join the party. Please RSVP here so we can have an estimated headcount. No ticket necessary for entry.
🍝 Rock N’ Roll Pasta Party - Friday, March 20 6-8 pm @ REI
Whether you’re running or cheering at the Rock n Roll Half Marathon / 5k, come out for our pre-race pasta party! We’ll have plenty of delicious carbs and sign-making materials for our cheer squad! There will be an attendance cap so stay tuned for RSVP details on our Instagram and in Discord in the next couple of days.
🎸 Rock N’ Roll 5K and half marathon - Saturday, March 21
DC’s largest half marathon is coming up later this month! We will be doing a special Saturday run on March 7 at 8:30am over to practice the hill up to Calvert St (and to eat at Rose Ave Bakery).
Running? Let us know in the Discord channel so we can track and cheer for you on race day.
April
🌸 Cherry Blossom 5K and 10 mile - Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12
Peak bloom might usually be in late March, but peak Cherry Blossom running is the second weekend of April this year. Both races are already sold out but volunteer slots are available. Volunteering gets you automatic entry into into next year’s race so you don’t have to fight it out in the lottery.
Running? Let us know in the Discord channel so we can track and cheer for you on race day.
NoMa MoMA: Monthly Member Awareness
James Marafino
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James is always the first to offer a mid-run high five or encourage a fellow runner. We’re excited to feature him this week as our member of the month!
Why did you join NoMa Run Club?
I joined because my friend Pat Seed and I recently ran a 5K together, and I had accidentally left some running equipment with him. When we agreed to meet up and go for a run, he found NoMa Run Club and suggested we try this out. I have been with the club since November 2023.
Favorite place to run in DC?
I like to run along the MBT and the Hill area. I hope to go further around the Anacostia Walkway.
What are your next running goals?
I am hoping to complete my first ultramarathon in June 2026!
What do you like to do when you aren’t running?
When I’m not running, I like to play video games, watch shows and movies, read, and watch baseball.
What’s your favorite beer at Lost Gen or Andy’s?
I love the Oktoberfest beer that Lost Gen sells every Fall!
Merch! Merch! Merch! Merch! Merch! Merch!
Rabbit singlets!
Perfect for Rock N’ Roll or Cherry Blossom 😉
New version featuring slightly brighter colors and easier to read front logo!
Older version
We have a bunch of extras of both the old and new singlets for sale! The old versions are at a discount of $45 and the new, brighter, and more legible versions are $60. Please email us, or fill out this interest form to order. We will also be bringing these to upcoming events to buy in person.
Sizes | Old - $45 | New - $60 |
|---|---|---|
M XSmall | 2 | 0 |
M Small | 3 | 2 |
M Medium | 5 | 0 |
M XXL | 4 | 3 |
W Small | 4 | 3 |
W Medium | 4 | 2 |
W Large | 3 | 2 |
Merch store!
Spring is almost here, so this is a reminder that we have an on-demand merch store! It's packed with everything you need for spring races and weekly training from shirts, racing singlets, hats, and more. Not only will you look great, but 10% of all proceeds go back to supporting the club. It's a win-win: get the gear you need and help us keep putting on events! |  Anthony wants YOU to look fly this spring racing season. He is wearing our Badger Stride Singlet |
Luke in our Nike Legend shirt
Do you have a running related story you would like to share with us? Did you participate in a race and want to send in a race report? Do you want to nominate someone as the member of the month?
Weekly NRC Runs Calendar
Day | Time | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday | 6:45pm | REI | 6 mile, 4.5 mile or 5k |
Wednesday | 6:45pm | Lost Generation | Hill workout |
Thursday | 6:45pm | Lost Generation | 5k on MBT |
Saturday | 8:30am | REI | 7 mile or 5k |
Thanks for reading! Don’t forget to stretch 🙂
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