KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Race Details
Race Details
Race Details
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Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
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Event Time: 8am
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Location: M Street Landing at The Wharf, Washington, D.C.
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Check-In Opens: 6:30am
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Route Map on Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/3548798270829209078
Registration & Bib Pickup
Registration & Bib Pickup
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Registration confirmation and check-in requirements: All runners are required to register in advance of the NWSL Championship 5K presented by CVS. Runners can sign up at the race website until 30 minutes prior to the event start. Onsite registrations and payment will not be accepted.
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Bib pickup dates, times, and locations
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Friday Bib Pickup: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
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Location: Pacers Running || 300 Tingey St SE #160, Washington, D.C. 20003
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Race Day Bib Pickup: 6:30am - 7:45am
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Location: M Street Landing at The Wharf, Washington, D.C.
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All participants are asked to bring a photo ID to bib pickup
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Race day registration will be available on the race website up to 7:30am. Race day entrants are asked to sign up prior to heading to bib pickup to ensure their registration is processed in time for the bib to be assigned.
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All runners will receive a branded race shirt
Race Day Schedule
Race Day Schedule
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Participant check-in and arrival: 6:30am - 7:45am
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Pre-race announcements and warm-ups: 7:45am - 7:55am
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Official race start: 8:00am
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Finish-line activities and awards
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Top 3 winners get a pair of Championship tickets
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Queen HD the DJ, Hosted by Britt Waters
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All runners will receive a commemorative NWSL Championship 5k medal
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Course Information
Course Information
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There will be a limited quantity of self-serve lockers on site available for use near the starting line. These lockers will be available on a first come, first served basis.
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Course map and route overview can be found on the RunSignUp Registration page
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The start and finish line of the NWSL Championship 5K will be found at M Street Landing at the Wharf.
- The CVS Health Hydration Station will be available at Mile 1.3 and 2.85 on course
GETTING THERE
GETTING THERE
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Public Transportation:
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Metro Stations
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Waterfront Metro Station (Green line)
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One block to Waterfront Metro: Head southeast on Maine Avenue SW, which turns into M Street SW. After one block, the domed entrance to the Metro will be on your left, near 4th Street SW.
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L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station (Blue, Orange, Silver, Green, Yellow lines)
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8-minute walk to L’Enfant Plaza Metro: Head north on 7th Street SW, turn right onto D St. SW, and the Metro will be on your right. You can also ride between The Wharf and L'Enfant Plaza Metro station on our free SW Shuttle. The SW Shuttle picks up passengers on 7th St SW at Maryland Ave SW.
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Bus Lines
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52 - 14th Street Line: Takoma Metro Station to L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station, with eastbound stop at Maine Ave. SW in front of CVS, and westbound stop at 9th St. SW and Maine Ave. SW
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74 - Convention Center–Southwest Waterfront Line: Washington Convention Center to Fort McNair
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P6 - Anacostia–Eckington Line: Anacostia Metro Station to Rhode Island Ave. Metro Station
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Train Stations
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L'Enfant Plaza Station - Service on Virginia Railway Express (VRE) (8-minute walk
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Union Station - Service on Amtrak and Maryland Area Rail Commuter (MARC) (4 Metro stops from L'Enfant Plaza or a 9-minute drive)
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Parking & Directions:The Wharf has three underground parking garages that are open around the clock. Handicap accessible parking spaces are available in all garages. Each garage has multiple entrances:
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Closest to Race Start: Wharf Garage 2 - 21 Parker Row SW Entrance (View on Google Maps)
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Wharf Garage 1 - 20 Blair Alley SW Entrance (View on Google Maps)
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Wharf Garage 1 - 19 Sutton Square SW Entrance (View on Google Maps)
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Wharf Garage 1 - 700 Water St SW Entrance (View on Google Maps)
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Wharf Garage 2 - 21 Riley Street SW Entrance (View on Google Maps)
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Wharf Garage 3 - 602 Water St SW Entrance (View on Google Maps)
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