[RACE]
WEEKEND MODE.

More activations and special moments may be added as the weekend gets closer—follow us on Instagram and check back here for updates.

Your race weekend playbook.

  • 12PM–6PM: Expo + Packet Pickup @ The 507
    ‍ ‍ 507 8th St SE
    Washington, DC 20003
     Metro: Eastern Market
    (Blue/Yellow/Silver lines)
    Limited street parking available.

  • 10AM–8PM: Expo + Packet Pickup @ The 507
    ‍ ‍ 507 8th St SE
    Washington, DC 20003
     Metro: Eastern Market
    (Blue/Yellow/Silver lines)
    Limited street parking available.

  • 6AM: Race Day Packet Pickup opens @ West Potomac Park (PRE-PURCHASED AMENITY ONLY)
    7:45AM: Corrals close. Get in position.
    8AM: 5K & District Challenge START
    10AM: Post-Race Festival closes @ West Potomac Park

    10AM–6PM: Expo + Packet Pickup @ The 507 (Half Marathon participants only)
    ‍ ‍ 507 8th St SE
    Washington, DC 20003
     Metro: Eastern Market
    (Blue/Yellow/Silver lines)
    Limited street parking available.

  • 5AM: Race Day Packet Pickup opens @ West Potomac Park (PRE-PURCHASED AMENITY ONLY)
    6:45AM: Corrals close. Get in position.
    7AM: Half Marathon START
    11AM: Post-Race Festival closes @ West Potomac Park
    11AM: Bag Drop closes. Collect your gear.

Know before you go—the 411.

Both race days share the same start, finish, and festival areas—
West Potomac Park | 2912 Independence Ave SW | Washington, DC 20004

HOW TO ROLL UP.

  • No onsite parking. Limited street parking near the National Mall. Give yourself extra time to find a spot and walk to the start.

  • Two locations:

    • 15th St NW in front of the Washington Monument

    • Constitution Ave NW & 23rd St NW near the Lincoln Memorial

    Please allow yourself additional time to walk to the starting line.

  • Bike racks via NPS map

  • Nearest station: Smithsonian (Orange/Blue/Silver lines).

    Metro opens at 6am on Saturday and Sunday. Please plan accordingly to arrive on time.

    Saturday 5K: 8AM start
    Sunday Half: 7AM start

RISE AND RUN.

  • Drop your bag near the start/finish line at West Potomac Park. Use your clear bag from your packet or grab one at bag drop. Clear bags only. Collect by 11AM post-race.

    Bags not picked up by 11AM will be taken to Pacers Running 14th Street store.

  • Available at the start/finish line and at every aid station on course. ADA accessible restrooms in every location.

  • Saturday—5K & District Challenge:

    • Be in your corral by 7:45AM for an 8AM start.

    • Self-seed by your predicted pace per mile.

    Sunday—Half Marathon & District Challenge:

    • Be in your corral by 6:45AM.

    • You'll be assigned a corral (A–F) on your bib based on your predicted pace—find it, get in, and go.

  • 5K—DOGS
    Dogs are welcome in the 5K.

    • Non-retractable leash, 5ft max. Must be on leash at all times.

    • Start at the back of the pack.

    • Be aware, be kind, be a good sport.

    5K—STROLLERS
    Strollers are welcome in the 5K.

    • Start at the back, don't weave, and always yield to other runners.

    • Kids must stay in the stroller for the full race—if they’re running on their own at any point, they need to be registered.

    HALF MARATHON
    No dogs or strollers on the half marathon course. Service dogs are the exception—email events@runpacers.com in advance so we can set you up.

    FESTIVAL AREA
    Dogs and strollers are welcome as spectators and in the post-race festival. Dogs must be leashed, vaccinated, and well-behaved.

MILE BY MILE.

  • Course cutoffs are based on a 15-min/mile pace: 46:30 for the 5K, and
    3:30:00 for the half.

  • Two-person pace teams for every target time are available for the half marathon. Look for the singlets and pace signs in the corrals on race morning. No sign-up needed—just line up with your group.

    Available pace groups:
    1:30 · 1:35 · 1:40 · 1:45 · 1:50 · 1:55 · 2:00 · 2:10 · 2:20 · 2:30 · 2:45 · 3:00 · 3:15

  • Saturday—5K & District Challenge:

    • Mile 1.55

    Sunday—Half Marathon & District Challenge:

    • Station 1: Mile 1.55

    • Station 2: Mile 3.85

    • Station 3: Mile 6.05

    • ‍Station 4: Mile 8.02

    • Station 5: Mile 10.5

    • Station 6: Mile 12.2

    • Every station has water. Stations 2, 3, and 5 also carry electrolytes. Station 4 has gels.

TAKE A BOW.

  • COLLECT THEM ALL
    Three distances. Three unique medals. One unforgettable weekend.

    • Overall Winners* Top 3
      (5K & Half Marathon):
      Categories: Male, Female, Non-Binary
      $50 Pacers Running digital gift card

    • Age Group Winners** Top 3
      (5K & Half Marathon):
      Categories: Male, Female
      $20 Pacers Running digital gift card

      • Age Groups: 1–7 · 8–10 · 11–14 · 15–19 · 20–29 · 30–39 · 40–49 · 50–59 · 60–69 · 70–79 · 80+

    Digital gift cards are emailed once results are final. Valid in-store and online through December 31, 2026.

    *Overall winners are based on GUN time
    **Age Group winners are based on NET time

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