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Course Subject to Change
Course Overview
Street Closures
Runner Refreshments
On-Site Medical Professionals
Course Time Limit
National Finish Line Festival
2009 Participant Reviews
Course Overview
CLICK HERE to download a hi-resolution PDF of the Official Course.
The 2010 CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield National Half Marathon race course will remain the same as the last year. This majestic course begins at RFK Stadium and then takes you alongside the National Mall where you will pass the Capitol Building, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Monument, in addition to the historic Smithsonian museums and sculpture garden. You will then run by the White House as you turn north on 18th Street.
As you head north through the Adams Morgan district the course will bring you by both Howard University and Trinity College where you will find some of the most inspiring of the course's many cheering stations.
Turning back south on North Capitol Street brings in a stunning view of the Capitol Building for over a mile before you head back east towards the finish of the half marathon.
As you make your run through history, be sure you don't blink because you'll be running the fastest looped course in the country!
CLICK HERE to download a PDF version of the course map.
CLICK HERE to download turn-by-turn directions of the course.
CLICK HERE to download a Half Marathon course elevation chart!
Beginning at 7:00AM on Saturday, March 20 there will be rolling street closures throughout the 2010 SunTrust National Marathon course.
Click HERE to get a complete list of all Race Day Street closing and reopening times.
All race participants will be offered water, Powerade, GU Energy Gel and a variety of healthy food products during and after the races.
The on-site medical professionals will again be provided by George Washington University Hospital of Washington DC. They will have a consistent presence around the event, be provided a tent within the Finish Line chute and will have direct access to the course at all times.
Course Time Limit
The SunTrust National Marathon course will be open from 7:00AM - 1:30PM. The 1:30PM course closing will be strictly enforced.
National Finish Line Festival
Our unique Start/Finish area provides multiple viewing points, as well as an excellent "ground zero" for all your marathon excitement. Whether you are running, volunteering, or just watching the show, RFK Stadium will be the center for all things runDC!
The National Finish Line Festival is located in RFK Parking Lot #3 near the DC Armory Mall just west of RFK Stadium. The address for RFK Stadium is 2400 East Capitol Street, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20003.
2009 Participants Reviews
"Great Course...nice and varied..loved it"
"LOVED adams morgan"
"The ad hoc boombox brigade at Mile 8 was awesome"
"The course was great!"
