N O R T H E A S T T R A C K C L U B P R E S E N T S
Run DC, one Metro line at a time
RACE oVeRVIEW
Race the Rails is an unsanctioned road race following DC’s Metro lines. The 2026 edition will begin on Saturday, February 28 at 8am EST and will span approx. 35 miles along the Yellow Line tracks, from Huntington Station to Greenbelt Station and ending at Mt. Vernon Square Station.
race logistics
Run solo or in a relay team (max 6 people).
Teams decide their own relay strategy (when, where, and for how long) - with at least 1 person per team running at all times.
Choose your route - Huntington Station (Start), Mt. Vernon Square Station (Check-In), Greenbelt Station (Check-In), and Mt. Vernon Square Station (Finish) are mandatory stops.
Along with the Start, two Check-Ins, and Finish Stations (above), you must visit 6 additional Yellow Line Stations (10 total, including Mt. Vernon Square Station twice) - there are 19 other stations to choose from!
Take selfies at ALL 10 stations visited - submit selfies to racetherails@gmail.com within 30 minutes of finishing for verification - each photo must clearly include you/your team’s runner, the station sign, and a timestamp (if possible).
Runners and teams will have 7 hours to complete the race.
The Mt. Vernon Square Station will have water and snacks available - runners must pass through by 11am or they/the team will be required to withdraw.
There will be no live tracking, no gear check, and roads will not be closed.
8:00 AM
Mass Start @ Huntington
The adventure begins! All participants start together from Huntington Station. Get ready for an epic journey across DC.
11:00 AM
Check-In #1 Cutoff
All participants must reach the Mt. Vernon Square Station checkpoint. Missing this cutoff means mandatory withdrawal.
1:00 PM
Check-In #2 Cutoff
All participants must reach the Greenbelt Station checkpoint. Missing this cutoff means mandatory withdrawal.
3:00 PM
Course Closes
7-hour time limit ends. Submit your station selfies within 30 minutes of finishing at Mt. Vernon Square Station (the second time!).
3:00 — 6:00 PM
Post-Race Party
Join us at Crush Bar (2007 14th St NW) to share stories, compare routes, and celebrate your achievement!
race day timeline for saturday, february 28
FAres:
February 3-February 20, 2026
Single Tracking (Individual) = $25
Yellow Line Relays (max 6 runners)
2-3 member teams = $20/person
4-6 member teams = $18/person
Registration
*If you require financial assistance, please reach out to racetherails@gmail.com.
WAIVER
By signing up for this race, you agree to the event terms and waiver outlined HERE.
safety first;
adventure second
This is an unsanctioned event. Roads will remain open. Traffic laws apply. Your safety is paramount. Be smart, be safe, have fun!
🚦 Obey all traffic signals and laws
🚶♂️ Respect pedestrians and others on the roads
📱 Keep emergency contacts handy
💧 Stay hydrated and aware of your surroundings
Contact us
Email racetherails@gmail.com with any questions and we will do our best to respond to you within 48 hours.
Tag us on Instagram (@ne_trackclub) and use the hashtag #racetherails during your training and throughout the race!