8 miles around Algonkian Park. As I ran near the front gate I saw a line of cars, and guys collecting $10 per car. There were hundreds of cars parked in the lots along the Potomac, with grills already fired up and smelling delicious! And this was at 8AM on a Sunday? Normally, this early on a Sunday the park is empty, save for a few other runners and early golfers. Turns out it was the Persian New Year celebration. We frequent some of the local kabob places, so I know how good their food is.