Meet Information
Crystal City Twilighter 5K
2012 Crystal City Twilighter 5K
Join Pacers and the Crystal City BID for the areas favorite summer twilight race! The Twilighters flat and fast course, competitive team prize structure and incredible post race party make it the hottest 5K in town!
Be sure to check out our Race Day section below for the latest information on all race day activities!
New Balance High School Competition
High school runners and coaches: Join us for our High School Competition presented by New Balance. Compete against other teams for great prizes, special race day perks, and hang with members of Pacers Elite and other collegiate and post-collegiate athletes.
High School coaches are invited to our post-race coaches party hosted by New Balance and Coach Matt Centrowitz.
Contact Desmond Dunham for more details!
Course Information
This fast and flat course runs through the heart of beautiful downtown Crystal City.
Course Records:
14:03, Julius Kogo (2010)
16:21, Hirut Mandefro (2009)
Packet Pick Up
Friday, July 26 from 10AM 8PM and Saturday, July 27 from 10AM 4PM
Pacers Arlington
3100 Clarendon Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
Saturday, July 27 from 7PM 8:25PM
2121 Crystal Drive (close to the start/finish line of the race)
Arlington, VA 22202
Your race packet includes your bib, timing chip, glow necklace and super soft fun tech tee.
Questions about Packet Pick Up? View Event Policies.
Race Day
The race start/finish line is located between 20th & 23rd Streets on Crystal Drive in Crystal City.
Bag Check
There will be a bag check available near 2121 Crystal Drive from 7:00pm-10:00pm Any items left after the race will be transported to Pacers Arlington.Items not claimed after August 10 will be discarded. Pacers Events is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Check at your own risk.
Directions and Public Transportation
Metro
The race is located just steps from the Crystal City METRO (yellow/blue). Please exit at 18th Street and head towards Crystal Drive. Turn right onto Crystal Drive to the start area.
Parking
Free parking is available in Crystal City, however, you may experience a delay entering and exiting lots between 20th and 23rd Streets. Click here to view parking map.
Inclement Weather
As we know, summer storms can hit at any time. If necessary, we will hold the race start for up to 1 hour (up to 9:30pm) in case of severe weather and/or lightening. Our goal is to race at 8:30PM as long as it is safe. Announcements will be made over the PA system and Twitter (@runpacers). We ask all participants to be aware of our shelter location located across from the start/finish at 2100 Crystal Drive (the underground Shops at Crystal City).
Awards and Post Race Festivities
Join Pacers Events and the Crystal City BID for a fabulous party after the race. Enjoy a complimentary beverage (must be 21) and post-race fare. Check out our finish line festival map!
Sport and Health will open from 8:00PM 10:00PM and will be offering race participants access to lockers and free post-race showers.
Awards
View awards structure.
2012 Crystal City Twilighter 5K
Join Pacers and the Crystal City BID for the areas favorite summer twilight race! The Twilighters flat and fast course, competitive team prize structure and incredible post race party make it the hottest 5K in town!
Be sure to check out our Race Day section below for the latest information on all race day activities!
New Balance High School Competition
High school runners and coaches: Join us for our High School Competition presented by New Balance. Compete against other teams for great prizes, special race day perks, and hang with members of Pacers Elite and other collegiate and post-collegiate athletes.
High School coaches are invited to our post-race coaches party hosted by New Balance and Coach Matt Centrowitz.
Contact Desmond Dunham for more details!
Course Information
This fast and flat course runs through the heart of beautiful downtown Crystal City.
Course Records:
14:03, Julius Kogo (2010)
16:21, Hirut Mandefro (2009)
Packet Pick Up
Friday, July 26 from 10AM 8PM and Saturday, July 27 from 10AM 4PM
Pacers Arlington
3100 Clarendon Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
Saturday, July 27 from 7PM 8:25PM
2121 Crystal Drive (close to the start/finish line of the race)
Arlington, VA 22202
Your race packet includes your bib, timing chip, glow necklace and super soft fun tech tee.
Questions about Packet Pick Up? View Event Policies.
Race Day
The race start/finish line is located between 20th & 23rd Streets on Crystal Drive in Crystal City.
Bag Check
There will be a bag check available near 2121 Crystal Drive from 7:00pm-10:00pm Any items left after the race will be transported to Pacers Arlington.Items not claimed after August 10 will be discarded. Pacers Events is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Check at your own risk.
Directions and Public Transportation
Metro
The race is located just steps from the Crystal City METRO (yellow/blue). Please exit at 18th Street and head towards Crystal Drive. Turn right onto Crystal Drive to the start area.
Parking
Free parking is available in Crystal City, however, you may experience a delay entering and exiting lots between 20th and 23rd Streets. Click here to view parking map.
Inclement Weather
As we know, summer storms can hit at any time. If necessary, we will hold the race start for up to 1 hour (up to 9:30pm) in case of severe weather and/or lightening. Our goal is to race at 8:30PM as long as it is safe. Announcements will be made over the PA system and Twitter (@runpacers). We ask all participants to be aware of our shelter location located across from the start/finish at 2100 Crystal Drive (the underground Shops at Crystal City).
Awards and Post Race Festivities
Join Pacers Events and the Crystal City BID for a fabulous party after the race. Enjoy a complimentary beverage (must be 21) and post-race fare. Check out our finish line festival map!
Sport and Health will open from 8:00PM 10:00PM and will be offering race participants access to lockers and free post-race showers.
Awards
View awards structure.
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