DISTRICT 19 RACE SERIES

October 4, 2025

Start & Finish Location

Atlas Brew Works - Bridge District
600 Howard Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020

Download The Guide

SCHEDULE OF WEEKEND EVENTS

Friday, October 2
PACKET PICK-UP

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Pacers Navy Yard
300 Tingey St SE #160, Washington, DC 20003 
(Click here for Google Maps directions)

Saturday, October 3
SHAKEOUT & PACKET PICK-UP

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Shakeout Run
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Packet Pickup

Pacers Navy Yard
300 Tingey St SE #160, Washington, DC 20003 
(Click here for Google Maps directions)

Sunday, October 4
RACE DAY

6:30 AM
District 19 Festival opens at Atlas Brew Works  
(bag check and bathrooms available)

7:30 AM: 19 Mile starts

7:45 AM: 19K starts 

8:30 AM: 5K starts

11:00 AM: 19 Mile cut-off (runners must be to Aid Station 4 - mile 12.5)

12:30 PM: Bag check closes

12:30 PM: All runners must be off course 

12:45 PM: District 19 Festival closes

PACKET PICK UP

Runners should pick up their race packets (including bib with timing device and t-shirt) prior to race day at Pacers in Navy Yard. Participants will provide their name and photo ID to receive their packet. 

Days & Times: 
Friday, October 3, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM 
Saturday, October 4, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM 

Address:
Pacers Navy Yard, 300 Tingey St SE #160, Washington, DC 20003 
(Click here for Google Maps directions)

Parking is available in garages throughout Navy Yard. The closest parking garage is the 1212 Garage at 1212 4th St SE, Washington, DC 20003. There is also limited street parking available throughout the neighborhood. Pacers is also accessible via the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro station and various bus routes. See the WMATA website to plan your trip

Picking up for a friend?
Please bring either their original RunSignUp confirmation email or a text, email, or hand-written note that states they allow you to pick up their race kit on their behalf. 

RACE DAY INFORMATION

The Course
Heads up! This isn’t your normal race. District 19 is an unsanctioned road and paved-trail run experience that weaves through the District. You can think of it as a normal weekend-long run where everyone has the same route you do. While it is each runner’s responsibility to follow the designated course, there will be course markers along the way as well as volunteer course marshals and bike marshals to help guide you. 
Please obey all traffic laws, stay on the sidewalks, and be mindful of vehicles and community members

Start Line
To ensure safety, start times have been staggered – the 19-mile run will begin first (7:30 am), followed by the 19K (7:45 am), then the 5K (8:30 am). Within each wave/distance, runners will organize themselves according to their expected paces, correlating to DRC Wednesday Pace Groups: 

  • Flyers (sub-7:30 min/mile pace); 

  • Sub-flyers (7:30-8:00 min/mile pace); 

  • Movers (8:00-9:00 min/mile pace); 

  • Groovers (9:00-9:45 min/mile pace); and 

  • Cruisers (all other paces).  

Corrals will then be released in increments to avoid crowding throughout the race. Please follow volunteers’ instructions to line up in the proper place, based on your expected mile pace, and not ahead.

Time Limit
To ensure the safety of runners and volunteers, we will leave the course open for five hours after the start of the last wave of the 19 Mile race. Water stations and other volunteer resources will no longer be available after this cut-off time. 

Bibs
All participants must wear their assigned bib on a visible, outer layer while on the course. If you need safety pins for your bibs, please visit race day check-in. 

Spectators
Please plan to spectate from the race site and/or an on-course water station. Because roads will not be blocked off, additional traffic elsewhere along the course may add to the runners’ and the community’s inconvenience. Family members are encouraged to gather at the Family Cheer Zone at the northeastern intersection of Anacostia Dr SE and South Capitol Street SE (see “Family Cheer Zone” map marker here.) 

Runners are also encouraged to share their location with family/friends who are interested in tracking you throughout the race.

Lost and Found
During the event, Lost & Found will be at the Information Tent. After the event, please email district19@districtrunningcollective.com to inquire about any missing items. District Running Collective is not responsible for any lost or damaged items and will donate any unclaimed items after 30 days. 

Medical Area
The medical area is for runners only; family members are not allowed. Overcrowding in the medical area prevents the medical staff from doing their jobs. For information on an athlete receiving medical treatment, please wait outside the medical area for updates.

SAFETY RULES

  1. Absolutely no littering! Please be respectful of the city and the streets and trails we are using, and throw away your trash. Failure to do so could jeopardize events in the future.

  2. If at any time you intend to drop out of the race, please do so by notifying a volunteer at a water station, course marshal, or bike marshal. Failure to follow these policies means somebody must come looking for you. 

  3. On race day, ensure your bib is visible and attached to the outermost shirt/top or pant/bottom. 

  4. Be aware of your surroundings. Headphones are allowed, but we encourage runners to leave one earbud out to ensure you can hear and notice surrounding activity.

  5. Always follow traffic and pedestrian rules. The roads will NOT be blocked off for runners. Be considerate of other community members utilizing the same path and roads as you. Be careful of potholes and other obstructions on the course and at the start and finish. 

  6. Follow all instructions given by race organizers and volunteers. They are there to keep runners safe by assessing conditions in real time, which may require unforeseen changes to race-day schedules, routes, or policies.  

  7. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms on race day, you should not participate in the race, and instead should stay home and call your healthcare provider: Fever (subjective or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, or otherwise feeling unwell. 

  8. MOST IMPORTANTLY…SMILE & ENJOY THE RUN!

COURSE

All Athletes will start at Atlas Brew Works Bridge District (600 Howard Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020) – Click Here for directions. 

Athletes are expected to follow the directions and instructions of all race organizers, course marshals, and public authorities. The sole responsibility of knowing and following the prescribed running course rests with each athlete. No adjustments in times or results will be made for athletes who fail to follow the proper course unless otherwise directed by a race organizer, volunteer, or public authority.  

Accessibility on the Course
We’re committed to making this run welcoming and accessible for all athletes. 

The course is accessible for athletes using wheelchairs or other mobility aids, with no obstructions that cannot be reasonably completed. Volunteers will be available to assist anyone who may need extra support at the start or finish.

Please note that this is an unsanctioned city and trail run. While the route is open and unobstructed, all athletes should exercise diligence and awareness throughout the course.

To help athletes stay on course, DRC has uploaded the routes to Strava. Participants can upload the routes to their devices to facilitate navigation on race day.

District 19 Run Series – Courses

All courses, as well as water/aid stations and cheer zones, are also marked here on Google Earth: ALL COURSES. 

WATER/CHEER STATIONS

There will be five (5) water/aid/cheer stations along the 19-mile route; 19K runners will hit three (3) stations and 5K runners will hit one (1) station. The map of water station locations is here. A physical therapist will be positioned at Water Station #3. 

Each station will have water and Nuun for hydration. To do our part to reduce waste and adopt a sustainable, “green” practice, we encourage runners to carry their own hydration bottle, pack, or cup. A limited number of paper cups will be available if needed. Trash bins will be set up around the stations—please do not litter. 

WATER STATION #1 – BRICKS RUN CLUB   
Location: Intersection of Buckeye Dr SW & Ohio Dr SW – east (see map pin)
Distance from start: approximately 3.75 miles
Distance to next aid station: approximately 3 miles

WATER STATION #2 – DC RUN CREW 
Location: Intersection of Buckeye Dr SW & Ohio Dr SW – west (see map pin)
Distance from start: approximately 6.75 miles
Distance to next aid station: approximately 4 miles

WATER STATION #3 – EVERY PERSON RUN CLUB + DC PT Fit 
Location: Intersection of Anacostia Dr SE & Anacostia Dr / Poplar Point Parking Lot (see map pin) 
Distance from start: approximately 10.75 miles
Distance to next aid station (19 mile): approximately 1.5 miles 
Distance to finish (19K): approximately 1.0 mile 

WATER STATION #4 – DC PYNK 
Location: On Anacostia Drive between Anacostia Recreation Center and Pirate Ship Playground (see map pin) 
Distance from start: approximately 12.25 miles
Distance to next aid station (outbound): approximately 2.5 miles
Distance to finish (19 mile return): approximately 1.5 miles   

WATER STATION #5 – CAFECITO Y PERREO
Location: On Anacostia Riverwalk Trail just north of River Terrace Recreation Center, coming off the entrance at Dix St NE (see map pin) 
Distance from start: approximately 14.95 miles
Distance to finish (19 mile): approximately 2.8 miles

POST-RACE

Finish Line
Once you cross the finish line, keep moving. This allows room for others to complete their run. Do not re-enter the course. All reunions must take place away from the finish line. 

Medals
Medals will be handed out at the finish line according to the race distance marked on each runner’s bib. Please only take one to ensure that all participants receive a medal. Unfortunately, we cannot mail medals to individuals who do not claim them on race day. 

Refreshments 
Snacks and beverages will be available for participants after the finish line. Items include chips, pretzels, fruit, bagels, water, electrolytes etc. These items are for runners only. 

Recovery 
District 19 partner Athletic Recovery Lab will be set up in the finish zone to support runners’ post-race recovery. Medical aid will also be on site to address basic medical needs. 

TRANSPORTATION & PARKING

The closest metro station to the start line is the Anacostia Metro, serving the Green line. It is about a 10-minute walk from the metro station to the race site. 

There is plenty of free parking available in the Anacostia Metro Station parking garage located at 894 Howard Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020. There is also street parking available at Poplar Point and in Anacostia Park. Participants looking to drive to the race should plan to arrive in the area with plenty of time to park, walk to the start, check their gear, and get situated prior to the event. 

Participants in the 19-mile and 19K races looking to utilize rideshares (i.e., Uber or Lyft) should plan to be dropped off by 7:00 am. Participants in the 5K race should plan to arrive by 8:00 am. Please keep in mind that runners will be starting the race at 7:30 am; please be mindful of them as you arrive. 


Nearby Parking Information 
WMATA – Anacostia – Reserved Parking
Click here for directions

Poplar Point Parking Lot
Click here for directions

Street Parking
Click here for directions