Veterans Day 10K (Washington: live in, train, stations)

[Exaday]

Greetings friends,

I do not live in the DC area, but will be in DC for Veterans Day weekend, while there a group of about 30 of us are planning on doing the Veterans Day 10k.

My reason for coming here is to ask a few questions from some people who may have more knowledge on this race. Maybe some suggestions on where we can meetup together before the race. I assume that most of us will be taking the Metro from near the Zoo.

So I my first question would be; has anyone here done this race before? I would love to ask a few questions and get some tips. The group will mostly be walking.

Thanks

[sonnymarkjiz]

I usually do races in DC. They typically always start in front of the Washington Monument, though I haven't done this particular race. It looks like it starts near the Tidal Basin.

Tips:
-Make sure to always check the race website first. https://www.runpacers.com/race/veterans-day-10k/course/
-Show up to the race site at least 30-40 mins early to ensure you are able to find the starting line. Metro should be fine, but it may be a few blocks away from the nearest station.
-Make sure to follow the packet pick-up instructions. They are usually the day before the race or directly before the race start.
-Make sure to bring fluids in case there are no water stations

[akorosdc]

FYI, you can take Metro after the race but probably won't be able to take it beforehand as it doesn't open early enough (generally operates on a Sunday schedule for federal holidays, so the first train out of Woodley Park would be 8:21am). Your best bet would be a cab or Uber/Lyft down as close as you can to the race start.