American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Out of the Darkness Overnight Walks
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | Out of the Darkness Overnight Walks
Between Quick Stop A and Rest Stop 1
National Mall Park, Madison Dr. NW and 12th St. NW intersection – Mile 3.2
Peak viewing time: 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Cheering Station 1 is located in the green space of the National Mall, between the sidewalk along Madison Drive and the gravel walk path of the Mall. Street and garage parking (for a fee) are available.
Nearest Metro Stop: Smithsonian Station
Between Rest Stop 1 and Quick Stop B
Green Space, Pennsylvania Ave SE between 10th St SE and E St SE – Mile 6.0
Peak viewing time: 10:00PM - MIDNIGHT
Cheering Station 2 is located in the green space between 10th St SE and E St SE. Please stand in the grass and away from the sidewalk to let the Walkers pass. There is street parking in the area.
Nearest Metro Stop: Eastern Market
Between Quick Stop B and Midnight Snack
Corner at 10th St NW and F St NW – Mile 9.3
Peak viewing time: 11:00PM - 1:00AM
Cheering Station 3 is on the sidewalk in front of the Peruvian Collection shop, where 10th St NW intersects with F St. Metered on street parking available.
Nearest Metro Stop: Gallery Place/Chinatown or Metro Center
Please Note: The Metro will not run from 12:00AM - 7:30 AM on Sunday morning and will not be a viable option for Cheering Stations 4 and 5.
Between Midnight Snack and Quick Stop C
Sidewalk, aprox 1700 20th St NW – Mile 11.2
Peak viewing time: 12:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Cheering Station 4 is located on the corner, at the intersection of R St NW, Connecticut Ave NW and 20th St NW, in front of Tomate Restaurant (but not on the restaurant’s patio) there are numerous parking garages in the area.
Nearest Metro Stop: Dupont Circle
Between Rest Stop 2 and Closing Ceremonies
Plaza in front of Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station 2301 I St. NW – Mile 15.4
Peak viewing times: 1:30 AM – 4:00 AM
Cheering Station 5 is located on the plaza at the entrance to the Foggy Bottom Metro and across from the entrance to GW University Hospital. Be advised that this location is bordered by residences and we need to be mindful of the neighbors. Metered street parking is available, and there’s a 24-hour parking garage a block away, at 950 22nd St. NW.
Nearest Metro Stop: Foggy Bottom/GWU
*** Due to restrictions in Washington DC, we are not allowed any amplified sound or loud noise-makers. Please no radios, stereos, drums, yelling, etc. ***
