A Halloween race?

So, it is still summer time but runners like fall weather so I am already looking for races in October. I signed up for on October 27, but there is this super interesting Halloween 5k race: Dead Man's Run in Washington, D.C. that I've been wanting (I wanted to say dying but I held myself together) to do for some time. 

It is on October 12th at 5:30 p.m. and it is Congressional Cemetery's annual fall 5K fundraiser race--and no, I am not getting paid for this post, it might just be an interesting place to race. Should I do it? I think I will. 

Have you been to this race? Thoughts? 

I am trying to convince my non-runner sister to come with me. Otherwise, might just have to go by myself.

But here some interesting facts about Congressional Cemetery: 

• It is a historic and still active burial ground in Washington, D.C., known for its rich history and community engagement.
• The cemetery, officially known as the Washington Parish Burial Ground, was nicknamed Congressional Cemetery after Congress purchased plots and funded improvements in the 1830s.
• It is home to 171 cenotaphs honoring members of Congress who died in office.
• The cemetery operates as a non-profit organization and relies on donations for preservation and maintenance.
• It is known to be the final resting place for several prominent women who were involved in the fight for voting rights and other social causes.

Some people buried there: 

J. Edgar Hoover, the first director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Elbridge Gerry, a Founding Father and the 5th Vice President under James Madison, and Barbara Gittings, an American activist for LGBTQ+ equality.

Back to the race. Well, it's unique and we get to run through the scenic and historic grounds. For a runner enthusiast and history nerd like me, it is the perfect combination. 

Thanks for stopping by.

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