The Expo:

Being right off a metro stop made it very easy to find and the signage inside the expo made it easy to pick up your bib and your shirt in no time at all. As always, you are routed through the Rock 'n' Roll merchandise section after you pick up your shirt and prior to getting out to the rest of the expo. I went up and down every aisle but after more than 50 race expos (between half and full marathons), I feel like I have seen it all already.

Why you should run this race:

Several distances available including a 5k, half marathon, and full marathon.
Medals for all distances.
Large expo right off Stadium/Armory metro station.
Half and full marathons start line is at the National Museum of American History.
Metro is available for the half marathon and 5k start (but not open early enough for the full marathon start at 7:00 a.m.).
Finish line is right by the Stadium/Armory metro station.
Full and half marathon courses run by the White House, National Mall, Lincoln Memorial, John F. Kennedy Center, Watergate Complex, Rock Creek, Adam's Morgan, Columbia Heights/U Street/Howard University (one of my old neighborhoods), Capitol Hill/H Street (my other old neighborhood), with a finish line adjacent to RFK Stadium. You just can't beat this race course!
Plenty of porta potties at the start and along the course.
Plenty of water and Gatorade on the course.
Plenty of room to warm up and stretch pre-race. I suggest going on the National Mall to warm up with amazing scenery in the background. Bag check was along the National Mall as were another cluster of porta potties.
Gracious course time limits.
Over 10,000 runners in the half marathon and over 1,800 in the marathon, so you never feel alone even if you are slower like me.
Amazing volunteers and crowd support.
Great bands and music to help keep you motivated.
Last but not least, great medals at the finish line!

Full recap at www.willrunforamedal.com