Metro News Release
For immediate release: October 17, 2013
Metrorail to open at 5 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, for Army Ten-Miler
The Metrorail system will open two hours early, at 5 a.m., on Sunday, October 20, for the Army Ten-Miler.
- Riders traveling to the race should use Pentagon Station on the Blue and Yellow lines.
- Metro will operate additional trains on the Blue Line between Franconia-Springfield and Stadium-Armory between 6 a.m. and 8:40 a.m., and between 11:15 a.m. and 12:40 p.m. Please spread out along the platform and use all available cars.
- Riders connecting from the Red Line or Greenbelt Station should take note of planned service adjustments.
- Metro recommends using a SmarTrip card to speed your trip. SmarTrip cards can be purchased at any Metrorail station entrance for $10 ($2 for the card loaded with $8 in fare value). If using a paper fareard, a $1 per-trip surcharge applies.
Metrobus service
On Sunday, October 20, Metrobus routes that normally operate to or from Pentagon Transit Center will be temporarily relocated to Pentagon City Station from the start of the service day until the Army Ten-Miler concludes around 1 p.m. Additional staff will be on hand at Pentagon City Station to assist bus customers.
The additional two hours of Metrorail service is funded through an agreement with event organizers. For more information, please visit the Army Ten-Miler website.
News release issued at 10:33 am, October 17, 2013.