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.
MARCH 23, 2025
RACE oVeRVIEW
Race the Rails is an unsanctioned road race following DC’s Metro lines. The 2025 edition spans approx. 30 miles along the Red Line tracks, from the Glenmont Station to the Shady Grove 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 only 1 person per team running at all times.
Choose your route - Glenmont Station (Start), Judiciary Square Station (Check-In), and Shady Grove Station (Finish) are mandatory stops.
Along with the Start, Check-In, and Finish Stations (above), you must visit 7 additional Red Line Stations (10 total) - there are 24 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 Judiciary Square Station will have water and snacks available - runners must pass through by 12pm or they/the team will be required to withdraw.
Prizes will be awarded, but not necessarily to the “fastest” team.
There will be no live tracking, no gear check, and roads will not be closed.
race day timeline
8:00 AM
Mass Start @ Glenmont
The adventure begins! All participants start together from Glenmont Station. Get ready for an epic journey across DC.
12:00 PM
Check-In Cutoff
All participants must reach the Judiciary Square 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 Shady Grove.
3:00 — 6:00 PM
Post-Race & TSP Team Send-off Party
Join us at Metrobar (640 Rhode Island Ave NE) to share stories, win prizes, compare routes, and celebrate your achievement!
Yes, it’s Red Line accessible.
Registration
FAres:
February 17-March 19, 2025
Single Tracking (Individual) = $25
Red Line Relays (max 6 runners)
2-3 member teams = $20/person
4-6 member teams = $18/person
*Registration proceeds will go to support Northeast Track Club’s 2025 Speed Project Team. 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 @netcxtsp) and use the hashtag #racetherails during your training and throughout the race!