Race Day

Important Info

2010 Construction Update

The park immediately next to the Washington Harbour at Georgetown is completely fenced off due to construction. This impacts the entire park from the Harbour loading dock area to Wisconsin Avenue. Since this is the area of the park directly next to our start/finish line, it is often used as a meeting place for participating teams.

Runners can still line up as usual; however, there is little room for pre-race assembly. Runners may use the park between Wisconsin and the Key Bridge; however, this is National Park Property and no banners/signage, etc. will be allowed in this park.

Runners should not congregate on K Street to the north of Wisconsin Avenue as the road is NOT CLOSED TO TRAFFIC!

We have added an additional speaker tower so announcements can be heard by all runners using the park north of Wisconsin Avenue.

Some additional noteworthy items:

1. Teams should plan to arrive earlier this year to obtain parking and maneuver around planned congestion.

2. Teams should plan to meet at a different location; i.e. around the fountains at the Harbour. That said, please be mindful that several thousand people will be trying to maneuver around this space - registering, lining at bag check and meeting their respective teams.

3. The portable restrooms will be relocated along K Street, just south of Wisconsin Avenue. We realize this is not ideal; however, it was the only space available that offered our participants any convenience whatsoever.

Once you complete the race, please pay attention to volunteers who will direct you out of the finish area towards the post race party, water, food, metro and parking garages.

Water Stations

On the 10K route, the water tables WILL BE IN THE CENTER OF THE ROADWAY ON CANAL ROAD just after the 2 mile mark. Runners will approach the same water tables on the way back which will be just after the 4 mile mark. Water will be available at The Washington Harbour at Georgetown prior to the race (on the lower fountain area) and will be provided at the finish line. Please note that it could be very hot that morning. We encourage runners to carry their own water bottles or camelbacks in addition to the water provided at the race. Water will be provided on the Fun Walk Route near the entrance to Thompson Boat House.

Bibs

Please wear your bib number on the front of your clothing so that we can see and record your number as you cross the finish line. Check the information on the printed label to make sure it is correct. If not, notify a race official prior to the start of the race. If you are registering on the day of the race, be sure to fill out the tear stub on the bottom of the bib completely using waterproof ink.

Transferring Your Number

If you sign up for the 10K and are unable to run, you will be able to transfer your number to another individual beginning on May 1st through June 4th for a $5 transfer fee (mail-in only). The substitute runner MUST sign the waiver and fill out the transfer form. Contact Hilary Sama at Hilary.Sama@heart.org if you need further assistance.

Transfers received after June 4th will be denied. Please do not give your number to another runner or run with another runner's number or ChronoTrack. It may cause confusion in case of an emergency and it will cause inaccurate results.

Downloadable Transfer Form

ChronoTrack

Capital Running Company is now using the ChronoTrack timing system for races, detailed here

Switching Events

If you decide you do not want to run the 10K race and that you would rather participate in the Fun Walk, please visit the "Solutions Desk" on race day.

Awards Ceremony/ Random Prizes

The awards ceremony will begin at approximately 9:40 AM on the boardwalk near the river.

Survivor Red Caps & Tribute Stickers

To pick up your heart disease and stroke survivor red caps, and/or complete a tribute sticker to wear or place on the banner, simply visit the Tribute/Memorial Area located by the boardwalk next to packet pick-up.

Official Results

Unofficial results will be posted in the staging area. Complete results will be posted on the Washington Running Report website at www.runwashington.com. Team competition winners will not be awarded on race day.