Athletics in Washington, D.C. take many forms, from ballet to rugby. Softball, bocce and kickball teams take over the National Mall, and amateur volleyball is played near the Potomac River. Marathons, 5K's and charity walks dot the citywide calendar year round.
Members of the CRDE ballet troupe take to the air during their most recent annual performance of mixed dance routines.
Every year runners from across the region gather in Washington, D.C. to participate in the annual run celebrating the blossoming trees surrounding the Tidal Basin.
CRDE performs annually in NW Washington, D.C. combining traditional ballet and modern dance routines for one 2 hour recital for the public.
The 2016 Marine Corps Marathon was held around Halloween, and many of the runners showed up in costume.