Hi! My name is Melanie Elizabeth Bates. I am a Washington, DC-based attorney, artist, and athlete.
Running brings me peace. I am grateful for such a fulfilling outlet. Thank you for visiting my page.
Running brings me peace. I am grateful for such a fulfilling outlet. Thank you for visiting my page.
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2026 Races
New Year's Day 5K
January 1, 2026; Virginia Beach, VA
Run Your Heart Out 5K
February 8, 2026; Fairfax, VA
Monument Avenue 10K
April 18, 2026; Richmond, VA
Mother's Day 4 Miler
May 10, 2026; Reston, VA
Run with Dad 5K
June 21, 2026; Reston, VA
HBCU 5K
June 27, 2026; Washington, DC
Army Ten-Miler
October 11, 2026; Washington, DC
January 1, 2026; Virginia Beach, VA
Run Your Heart Out 5K
February 8, 2026; Fairfax, VA
Monument Avenue 10K
April 18, 2026; Richmond, VA
Mother's Day 4 Miler
May 10, 2026; Reston, VA
Run with Dad 5K
June 21, 2026; Reston, VA
HBCU 5K
June 27, 2026; Washington, DC
Army Ten-Miler
October 11, 2026; Washington, DC
Highlights
Birthday Race
April 20, 2024; Richmond, Virginia
After 11 years of running, I had the opportunity to race on my birthday! It was magical.
April 20, 2024; Richmond, Virginia
After 11 years of running, I had the opportunity to race on my birthday! It was magical.
Injury Recovery
September 2, 2023; Virginia Beach, Virginia
Today, I completed my first race since 2022, due to running-related injuries. This has been the most challenging time of my life both physically and mentally.
September 2, 2023; Virginia Beach, Virginia
Today, I completed my first race since 2022, due to running-related injuries. This has been the most challenging time of my life both physically and mentally.
=PR= Ambassador
May 1, 2022; Washington, DC
I was honored to serve on the =PR= Ambassador team sponsored by Altra for the 2022 National Women's Half Marathon & 8K.
May 1, 2022; Washington, DC
I was honored to serve on the =PR= Ambassador team sponsored by Altra for the 2022 National Women's Half Marathon & 8K.
My First Half Marathon
May 5, 2019; Washington, DC
Thankfully, by channeling the support of my family and friends as well as the energy of the other runners, I pushed myself to keep going. The instant gratification of getting dry and clean would mean I failed to complete a goal I worked so hard to achieve.
May 5, 2019; Washington, DC
Thankfully, by channeling the support of my family and friends as well as the energy of the other runners, I pushed myself to keep going. The instant gratification of getting dry and clean would mean I failed to complete a goal I worked so hard to achieve.