May 12, 2018 was a perfect day for a run. It was also the 10 year Anniversary of the EU Embassy Run, an annual fundraiser ran in conjunction with the EU Embassies’ Open House. Over 70 runners showed up at Gold’s Gym Van Ness to do the two favorite things they love: Running with friends and visiting European Embassies all over …
Czech out Embassy Run
The Czech Embassy celebrated 100 years of Czech Independence Enjoyed the spacious spacious acres of grassy meadows in the beautiful Rock Creek Park with the Ambassador’s house in the background. We enjoyed Pilsner Urquell and smoked sausages while checking out the latest Czech technology, including urban smart benches and tractors.
Germany v USA: Biergarten Haus
Everyone knows where to go when the Germans play in the World Cup. From all the Men’s World Cup games last year to the ones this year, the Biergarten Haus has been a reliable watering hole for German fans young and old to cheer and celebrate. This year, the US is playing tough football and both Germany and the US …
Smithsonian Folklife Fest – Peru
Photos by Kyra Hamann This year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival is underway, celebrating the culture of Peru. Due to the extensive work on the National Mall, the US Park Services moved the festival next to the National Museum of the American Indian between the Third and Fourth Street. The festival this year is definitely more compact and smaller than in previous …
Running for Nepal
Serendipity works for love, but it also may work for charity. Last weekend, 70+ runners ran through DC to raise money for Nepal, raising the iconic red and blue pennants of Nepal Starting in Van Ness, the run ended after 13 miles in Georgetown. And that’s when Sunita Amatya noticed our flags and our team celebrating our run at Mr …
EU Embassy Run
Last year a group of 40 runners informally gathered together to run to a dozen embassies along 13 miles in DC on EU Open House Day. Due to the popularity of the event the run expanded into an organized event doubling the number of runners. The event included a fundraiser at Lebanese Taverna for We Are Family as well as …
We Are Family Fundraiser
Capital Striders runners know the city like the back of their hand and on Sat May 9, they will be running to over a dozen EU Embassies to experience various cultures To support the run, DCCS and RUNINOut held a fundraiser at Lebanese Taverna for We Are Family. The event raised over $500 for We Are Family We Are Family …
Go Eat Gives Launches in DC
Go Eat Give is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting cross-cultural connection and understanding through food, travel, and community service. Our organization was founded in 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia, by Sucheta Rawal, an award-winning food and travel writer, cooking instructor, and philanthropist. Since then, Go Eat Give has educated over 10,000 people about diverse cultures around the world to …
EU Runners Visit 27 Embassies on One Day
Washington, DC – On May 10, more than 45 runners embarked on a 13 mile trek covering 4 distinct regions – Georgetown – Dupont Circle – Adams Morgan – Van Ness all while meeting people and celebrating culture, heritage and diversity. The challenging task was not just the run, it was was running past 27+ EU Embassies and visiting nearly a dozen …
EU Embassy Run: Embassy of Netherlands
Netherlands is known for its cycling and innovation. And as part of the annual EU Embassy Run, the Embassy of Netherlands became one of the 10 stops the group of 40+ runners made during their 13-mile run. The group was greeted with warm smiles and refreshingly cold, thirst quenching Heineken — the mot popular beer in the world — and the …