Race Registration
Proceeds from your registration will directly benefit the American Heart Association.
Event Description
Championship Matchday Starts with Heart at the NWSL Championship 5K, presented by CVS Health. As the Official Health and Wellness Partner of the NWSL, CVS Health is helping bring fans together on the morning of the biggest game of the season for a new matchday tradition centered on movement, community, and Championship energy. Fans of all paces can hit the course, celebrate their shared love of the game, and cross the finish line ready to carry the excitement into NWSL FanFest and the 2026 NWSL Championship.
NWSL CHAMPIONSHIP 5K - EVENT SCHEDULE:
- Friday (November 20) - LOCATION TBD
- 3:00pm - 7:00pm: Early Bib Pickup
- Saturday (November 21) - M Street Landing - Wharf
- 6:30am - 7:45pm: Bib Pickup
- 7:45am - 8:00am: Warmup and runner staging
- 8:00am: Race Start
- 10:00am: Race Cutoff
CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK EVENTS
THE CHAMPIONSHIP IS THE MAIN EVENT, BUT THE PARTY STARTS WELL BEFORE THE WHISTLE.
AWARDS
- Top 3 Overall Finishers: The top 3 overall finishers will win a pair (2) of NWSL Championship tickets!
- All Finishers: NWSL Championship 5K Medal
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Event Location
M Street Landing @ The Wharf
600 Water St SW, Washington, DC
M Street Landing
Washington, DC 20024 US
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Getting to the Race
Centrally situated in the Greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area, The Wharf neighborhood is located near two Metro stations which are only a short walk or free Wharf Shuttle ride from the water. Of course, you can always ride your bike or even take the Water Taxi to get here.
PARKING
The Wharf has three underground parking garages that are open around the clock. Each garage has multiple entrances:
- Closest to Race Start: Wharf Garage 2 - 21 Parker Row SW Entrance (View on Google Maps)
- Wharf Garage 1 - 20 Blair Alley SW Entrance (View on Google Maps)
- Wharf Garage 1 - 19 Sutton Square SW Entrance (View on Google Maps)
- Wharf Garage 1 - 700 Water St SW Entrance (View on Google Maps)
- Wharf Garage 2 - 21 Riley Street SW Entrance (View on Google Maps)
- Wharf Garage 3 - 602 Water St SW Entrance (View on Google Maps)
Additional Parking Information
Handicap accessible parking spaces are available in all garages.
The clearance height in all garages is 8' 2".
PUBLIC TRANSIT
Metro Stations
- Waterfront Metro Station (Green line)
One block to Waterfront Metro: Head southeast on Maine Avenue SW, which turns into M Street SW. After one block, the domed entrance to the Metro will be on your left, near 4th Street SW. - L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station (Blue, Orange, Silver, Green, Yellow lines)
8-minute walk to L’Enfant Plaza Metro: Head north on 7th Street SW, turn right onto D St. SW, and the Metro will be on your right. You can also ride between The Wharf and L'Enfant Plaza Metro station on our free SW Shuttle. The SW Shuttle picks up passengers on 7th St SW at Maryland Ave SW.
VIEW THE REAL-TIME METRO SCHEDULE
Bus Lines
- 52 - 14th Street Line: Takoma Metro Station to L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station, with eastbound stop at Maine Ave. SW in front of CVS, and westbound stop at 9th St. SW and Maine Ave. SW
- 74 - Convention Center–Southwest Waterfront Line: Washington Convention Center to Fort McNair
- P6 - Anacostia–Eckington Line: Anacostia Metro Station to Rhode Island Ave. Metro Station
Train Stations
- L'Enfant Plaza Station - Service on Virginia Railway Express (VRE) (8-minute walk
- Union Station - Service on Amtrak and Maryland Area Rail Commuter (MARC) (4 Metro stops from L'Enfant Plaza or a 9-minute drive)
