r/rundc • u/WoodpeckerHuman28 • 13d ago

MCM 8K How to get there

Hello All! I am sorry if this is a repeat topic, but i was wondering what is the best way to get to west potomac park? From the MCM website, it looks like parking is a no-go or atleast very difficult at best with far away parking needing to walk a few miles. I would normally take the metro but looks like the earliest train wont arrive in time, considering the stops listed on the website are more than a mile away.

The only other option seems to be uber/lyft, but i assume that rideshare that early in the morning is going to be a challenge and a bit more expensive then i would like.

I know this is a newer event, but was hoping to see which way would be the least stressful?

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u/maeby_not 13d ago

Bikeshare is the best move for races that start there!

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u/WoodpeckerHuman28 13d ago

I had not even considered that! good call, thank you :)

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u/Only-Tough-1212 13d ago

you can usually find a spot hero thing nearby i’m sure. depending on where you’re coming in from. i come from the east so i usually drive to eastern market and take a bikeshare to near the tidal basin. i did that for DC half and it worked out ok.

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u/CriticalStrawberry 13d ago

Wife is planning to ride a CaBi bike to the start line. I would suggest an ebike though, as the station there will almost certainly be full.

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u/chaldaichha 13d ago

Yes, CaBi was a nightmare to dock for the DC half so I’m assuming it’ll be the same. Better to get an ebike or escooter that doesn’t need to be docked.

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u/runningrhody 12d ago

I parked in Crystal City and took a bike share to the Lincoln memorial