The race is located in the heart of Washington, DC. The transition area, course, and finish line festival will be accessible via car or metro. The start, transition area and finish line festival are all conveniently located at West Potomac Park.
Getting to the Expo:
The expo will be centrally located at The Hilton Washington in downtown DC on Friday, September 10th and Saturday, September 11th. The Hilton Washington is just 4 blocks north of the Dupont Circle Metro Station on the Red Line.
The Hilton Washington
1919 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009
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Parking at the Expo:
There will be a variety of parking options available at the Hilton Washington on the street (please remember to feed meters accordingly) and in garages and lots surrounding the hotel. Parking is also available in the hotel's garage. Please check with the hotel for parking rates.
Getting to the Transition Area:
The transition area is located at West Potomac Park.
By car, the transition area will be accessible from Rt 395 (Potomac Park Exit) or from East of 15th St. You will not be able to drive down Independence Avenue as roads will be closed on Race Day. As the race gets closer, complete and comprehensive parking and driving instructions to the transition area will be available here.
Parking at the Transition Area:
DO NOT DRIVE TO THE TRANSITION AREA ON RACE MORNING. Parking is VERY, VERY limited. Athletes are encouraged to be dropped off at the transition area on race morning prior to 5:30 AM.
Athletes, volunteers and spectators who choose to drive, should give themselves plenty of time. A limited number of parking spaces are available in lots A, B and C on Haines Point. Please note that these lots will fill up quickly, are first come, first served and once the roads close at 5:45 AM, these lots will no longer be accessible. The roads will re-open at 1:00 PM and cars will be able to leave the lots starting at that time (approximately .8 miles to transition area). Other parking options are available on the street near Independence Ave and 15th St and various lots and garages in the surrounding area. More details and maps will be provided as the race gets closer.
Athlete Shuttle:
Athlete-ONLY shuttle buses will be provided between The Hilton Washington and the Transition Area.
Saturday:
NOON - 8:30 PM every half-hour, for bike racking and swim practice
Sunday:
4:30 AM - 6:15 AM pre-race and starting at approximately 1:00 PM once the roads reopen, post-race
Athletes may NOT put their bikes on the bus. We recommend riding your bike to the Transition Area and taking the shuttle bus back to the hotel.
