ACTIVE

With numerous gyms, close proximity to the bike trail, and plenty of events, Crystal City is an active place! In Crystal City you can: run a 5k race or a marathon, challenge yourself with on a professional bike course, take a chance in a racquetball tournament, or take a nice leisurely bike ride.

Active Events

9/12/2009 – 9/12/2010
Crystal City Women's Running Club
The Crystal City Women’s Running Club encourages all women in the DC Metro Area to use running as a means to get in shape.
12/9/2010 – 12/12/2010
WPRO Christmas Classic

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Past Events

6/13/2010
Crystal Ride: 4th Annual U.S. Air Force Cycling Classic
Cycling enthusiasts of all abilities are encouraged to try the Crystal Ride Cycling Challenge-3.5 hours on the car-free, 12.5km course.
4/23/2010
Red Dress Run at 5K Friday
Don your LITTLE RED DRESS for the April 23rd 5K Fridays race! Honoring the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign, we are asking everyone to have some fun with us while looking extra hot and fashionable for the Friday's run.
10/25/2009
34th Annual Marine Corps Marathon
Looking for a great place to watch your runner on race day? Check out Crystal Run at 18th and Crystal Drive!
10/17/2009
Bike DC
Bike DC is your one opportunity each year to enjoy our Capital, our community in a very special way--by bicycle on car-free streets.
9/30/2009
Outdoor Zumba
7/25/2009
Crystal City Twilighter
Join us for the second running of the Crystal City Twilighter 5K on Saturday, July 25 at 8:00pm. The Crystal City Twilighter, held in downtown Crystal City, Arlington, is the area’s premier twilight event with a flat course, great runner premiums and perks, and a fabulous after party.
5/31/2009
Crystal Ride: The 3rd Annual U.S. Air Force Cycling Classic
5/15/2009
2009 Bike to Work Day
5/1/2009
5k Fridays
For five consecutive Friday’s, runners of all abilities are invited to Get Fit, Get Health, and Get Green at “5K Fridays” starting at 6:30 PM in Crystal City on April 3rd. Each race is $15, but runners can sign up in advance for all five for only $50. Online registration will shut off promptly at 2:00pm on Friday. You may register in person on race day ($15/event or $50/series) from 5:30pm to 6:15pm at 2121 Crystal Drive. Bibs & timing tags will be available for pick up starting at 5:30pm at 2121 Crystal Drive.
6/7/2008
Arlington/Alexandria Community Bike Ride
5/18/2007
Bike to Work Day