Course Information (See Map Below)
Both the 10K and the 3K start and finish in front of the Peabody School, which is located right on Stanton Park at 5th and C Streets NE, in Washington, D.C. The school is three blocks from Union Station. The kids' fun run goes around Stanton Park.

The race is the ONLY race run entirely though historic Capitol Hill. The course takes you along Massachusetts Avenue, around Lincoln Park, down East Capitol Street to RFK Stadium, then back up East Capitol (with a slight jig to Pennsylvania Avenue) to and around the U.S. Capitol.

The 10K is a fast, USATF-certified course that features ChampionChip Timing, Mile Splits and water stations.

  Course Record Holders
Gurmessa Kumsa    30:38    2006
Heather Hanscom    35:27    2002

Masters Divisions:
Roger Clark    32:30    1990
Gabriele Andersen    35:32    1987

  ChampionChip Timing
The ChampionChip timing system will be used to score the race: all 10K and 3K runners are required to rent or purchase a ChampionChip for their event. The system uses a computer chip tied to the runners' shoe laces that records the exact time each runner crosses the start and finish lines. The result is a net, or "chip," time for each runner. Overall awards will be based on "clock time" and age-group awards will be based on "chip time." Race fees include chip rentals; rented chips must be returned following your race.

You may purchase your own ChampionChip for $35. Chip owners are assigned a unique number and the chip can be used again for any ChampionChip race. For more information, call 301-871-0005 or visit www.runwashington.com.

   Start Times
The 10K will start at 8:30 a.m., while the 3K will start at approximately 10:30 a.m. The kids' fun run will begin at 11:00 a.m.

  Packet Pick-up

Packet pick-up and registration will be at the Peabody School, 5th and C Streets, NE, in Washington, DC. Pick-up hours are Friday, May 16 from 5 - 7 p.m. and Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Race Day packet pick-up and late registration on Sunday, May 18 will be from 7 - 7:45 a.m. for the 10K and from 8:15 - 9 a.m. for the 3K.

  Prizes and Amenities
Cash prizes are awarded to the top three 10K finishers in the men's and women's categories. Random prizes will be awarded to the top age group finishers in the 10K and 3K. You must be present to receive your award.

Bag check and food will be available.

  Parking/Metro
Off-street parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking information will be available at the Friday (5/20) and Saturday (5/21) packet pick-up only, so come early! Limited on-street parking is also available near the start. Runners may also take the Red Line Metro to Union Station or the Orange/Blue line to Eastern Market. Metro opens at 7 a.m. on Sundays. The 10K race will start promptly at 8:30 a.m.


Please note: Strollers, baby-joggers, skates, pets and headphones are prohibited on the 10K course. No refunds. Please pick up your t-shirt on race day, as we cannot mail it to you. If you have any questions, please contact the race director, Don Montuori at dmontuori@marketresearch.com.