Walk Overview
2010 National Walk for Epilepsy March 27, 2010 on the National Mall in Washington, DC
Schedule of Events
Friday March 26, 2010 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Check back for details on late registration and t-shirt pick-up
Saturday March 27, 2010 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Check back for details on late registration and t-shirt pick-up
8:30 a.m. Pre-Walk Rally (stage on the National Mall)
9:00 a.m. National Walk for Epilepsy begins
12:00 p.m. Walk activities conclude
Walk Route The 2010 National Walk for Epilepsy is slightly over 2 miles. The start line is located at 7th Street and Jefferson drive on the National Mall. Check back to view the route.
Transportation
Plane Three major airports link Washington, D.C. with the rest of the country, Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, and Baltimore-Washington International Airport. All of the airports have limo, and cab services available that will connect with the National Mall. The Metro rail stops at Ronald Reagan National Airport.
Car Interstate 395 provides access to the Mall from the south. Interstate 495, New York Avenue, Rock Creek Parkway, George Washington Memorial Parkway, and the Cabin John Parkway provide access from the North. Interstate 66, U.S. Route 50 and 29 provide access from the West. U.S. Routes 50, 1, and 4 provide access from the East. There is limited handicapped parking at the Lincoln and FDR memorials. Parking is generally extremely scarce in Washington, DC.
Public Transportation There are several metro train routes from the suburban areas surrounding the city. For more information on Metro rail and bus, please visit www.wmata.com
Visitor parking is available along Ohio Drive between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. Bus parking is primarily available along Ohio Drive near the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. |