(Washington, DC) The Metropolitan Police Department has provided the following information about street closures for the Race for Hope 5K run/walk scheduled to be held on Sunday, May 6, 2012. In order to facilitate these events there will be no vehicular traffic allowed along the routes of the race. The race will begin at 9:00 am and end at approximately 11:00 am.

The related street closures will begin at 5:00 am Sunday. All streets affected by this event are expected to be reopened at approximately 11:00 am, depending on prevailing conditions. Motorists should expect delays during the race.

Street Closings

• 13th Street between E Street & Pennsylvania Ave., NW
• Pennsylvania Ave. between 14th & 3rd Streets, NW
• 3rd Street from Pennsylvania Ave., NW to E Street, SW
• E Street, SW from 4th to 3rd Streets
• 4th Street from E Street to Independence Ave., SW
• Independence Ave. from 4th to 3rd Streets, SW
• Maryland Ave. from 3rd Street, SW to 1st Street, NW
• 1st Street to Constitution Ave., NW
• Constitution Ave., from 1st Street to Pennsylvania Ave., NW

Route

• Starting at (Freedom Plaza) 13th & Pennsylvania Ave., NW heading east on Pennsylvania Avenue
• South on 3rd Street NW
• West on Independence Ave., SW
• South on 4th Street, SW
• East on E Street, SW
• North on 3rd Street, SW
• East on Maryland Ave., SW
• North on 1st Street, NW (Front of Capitol)
• West on Constitution Ave., NW continuing onto Pennsylvania Ave., NW
• Finishing at (Freedom Plaza) 13th Street & Pennsylvania Ave., NW

Note: The surrounding areas and streets leading to this event may be closed or affected starting at 5:00 am thru 11:00 am.

All street closures and listed times are subject to change based upon prevailing or unexpected conditions.

Motorists could encounter possible delays if operating in the vicinity of this event and may wish to consider alternative routes.  The Metropolitan Police Department and the District Department of Transportation also wish to remind motorists in the vicinity of this event to proceed with caution as increased pedestrian traffic can be anticipated.