WASHINGTON — On Saturday, some of D.C.'s streets will be flooded with runners and walkers as they participate in a 5K to celebrate Women's History Month.
The 6th annual FITDC HerStory 5K will be starting from Freedom Plaza in Downtown D.C., and will feature an activation with refreshments, a live demonstration by local artist Hiba Alyawer, and more. The event will draw a crowd of all ages with this year also including its first ever HerStory Kids Dash for children 12 and under.
“Each year, the HerStory 5K is an opportunity for all of DC to celebrate the women—past and present—who have given so much to move our city and nation forward,” Mayor Bowser said. “Last year was our largest HerStory 5K yet, and this year we want to break that record and show out even more for Women’s History Month.”
To accompany the 5K, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that commuters should consider.
- The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking and closed to vehicle traffic on March 9 from approximately 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:
- 13th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- Pennsylvania Avenue from 9th Street to 14th Street, NW
- 12th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
- 11th Street from E Street to Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
- 10th Street from E Street to Constitution Avenue, NW
- The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on March 9 from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and closed to vehicle traffic from approximately 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:
- 3rd Street from Constitution Avenue, NW to D Street, SW
- Independence Avenue from 3rd Street to 7th Street, SW
- Constitution Avenue from 3rd Street to 7th Street, NW
- Pennsylvania Avenue from 3rd Street to 9th Street, NW
- 4th Street from Independence Avenue to D Street, SW
- D Street from 3rd Street to 4th Street, SW
Timings for street closures can change based on unexpected conditions.
People should expect parking restrictions along the street and should follow the posted emergency no parking signage. All vehicles that are parked in violation of the emergency no parking signs will be ticketed and towed.
Possible delays can be expected in the area and if motorists wish to avoid that they should consider alternative routes. DC Police and the DC Department of Transportation also wants to remind people to proceed with caution as increased pedestrian traffic can be expected.
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