Metro News Release

For immediate release: April 2, 2014

Metrorail to open at 5 a.m. on Sunday, April 6, for 10-Mile race


Two-hour early opening for Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Run

Metrorail will open two hours early, at 5 a.m., on Sunday, April 6, for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Run.

Race participants should travel to the following stations:

  • Smithsonian (Blue/Orange lines) - 0.25 miles from start
  • L'Enfant Plaza (Green/Yellow/Blue/Orange lines) - 0.8 miles from start
  • Metro Center (Red/Blue/Orange lines) - 0.9 miles from start
  • Archives (Green/Yellow lines) - 0.9 miles from start

Travel Tips

  • To avoid lines, be sure to load enough fare value on your SmarTrip or paper farecard for your entire roundtrip. 
  • If using a paper farecard, remember to add $2 for each roundtrip.  To avoid this additional charge, use a SmarTrip card.  You can purchase a SmarTrip at any Metrorail station.
  • If using a paper farecard, protect it from moisture during the race.

The additional two hours of service is funded through an agreement with event organizers.

News release issued at 2:42 pm, April 2, 2014.