HALF RUN INFO
Prepare to Race the District!
Please take a moment to review important race day details.
PACKET PICK UP REQUIREMENT
*Date(s) and time(s) are subject to change. Pre-race email communication will be sent with any updates.
There is NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP.
Packet pick up will begin on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Pacers Georgetown from 11:00am–8:00pm. Participants may pick up their race packet, which will include a bib, pins, and a shirt, at this time. Designated 'persons' may also pick up packets for runners—up to five additional packets. (be sure to know how to spell runner names and you all have communicated who will have the packets to distribute!)
Packet pick up will continue on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Pacers Georgetown from 11:00am–6:00pm.
PACKET PICK UP LOCATION, DATE & TIME*
Pacers Georgetown | 1079 Wisconsin NW | Washington, DC 20007
Friday, September 13, 2024: 11:00am–8:00pm
Saturday, September 14, 2024: 11:00am–6:00pm
*Date(s) and time(s) and location are subject to change. Pre-race email communication will be sent with any updates.
RACE START
The 2024 DCH start for all runners is 7:00 A.M. near the intersection of Ohio Drive SW and West Basin Drive SW. Plan to be in the start corral area and ready to run by no later than 6:45 AM. Self-seeding, placing yourself in the start area by your predicted pacer per mile, will ensure that all runners can confidently begin their race. Pace teams will be visible at benchmark times within the runner field for reference. Any final announcements and our National Anthem will be presented. It will require approximately seven minutes for all runners to be able to cross the start area and be on their way. The timing area will have a hard close at 7:15 AM for start data capture. Any runners who do not cross the start mat by then will not be able to receive a finish time for their race.
GETTING TO THE RACE
Metro
Metro will NOT open early for this event.
The nearest metro station for after the race is Smithsonian Station (Orange, Blue & Silver lines).
Parking
There is no onsite parking for the DC Half. Limited street parking is available around and near the National Mall. You can visit this site for more information on parking in DC. If you are driving, please plan on allowing ample time to find parking and walk to the start line.
Suggested Drop Off Locations
If you plan on being dropped off at the start line, we suggest two locations:
–15th Street NW in front of the Washington Monument
–Constitution Ave NW & 23rd St NW near the Lincoln Memorial
Please remember you will need to allow for time to walk to the start line.
BAG DROP
Bag drop will be located near the start/finish line at West Potomac Park. You will be able to use your CLEAR provided Tee Shirt bag for this or ask for a bag at packet pickup. (Only clear bags will be allowed to be left in Bag Drop please!)
Bags must be collected post-race by 11:00am.
RESTROOMS
Restrooms will be available near the start/finish line. Restrooms will also be on course at the water stops.
POST-RACE
Pre-packaged post race refreshments and water will be available at the finish line. Please make your way through the finish area once you have collected your medal and refreshments. You will NOT be allowed to wait at the finish line for family/friends. Please plan to meet outside of the finish line area in West Potomac Park.
RESULTS AND AWARDS**
In-Person results will be posted shortly after the race ends.
2023 Results - https://areep.com/results/live/index.php?ID=144
The DC Half will offer results and awards three deep, non-duplicating in categories based on 3 Gender Identifications:
–Male
–Female
–Non-Binary
Top 3 Overall—Male, Female, Non-Binary
Top 3 Age Groups—Male, Female
1–7, 8–10, 11–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, 80+
** "None" indicated racers will not be eligible for any awards but will have results presented in overall order.
COURSE MAP
The more detailed Course Map can be found here.
The Start Line is located on Ohio Drive SW near West Potomac Park 
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
