Place: U.S.A., Arlington, Virginia and Washington, DC
Date: Welcome walk on 17 October and IML walks 18-19 Oct

at the starting location (Holiday Inn at Key Bridge in Arlington (Virginia) beginning 1200 on Friday.

Fees
$18 to $24 USD based on the number of days walked

Track and weather conditions
Description of the tracks (road, landscape)
On Friday, experience Arlington Virginia hospitality with a Welcome Walk west of the Potomac River. Friday's trails are 5 and 10 km long (3 / 6 miles). Arlington was named the "Number 1 Walking City in 2005" by the American Podiatric Society. The trail is all sidewalk and paved path.
Saturday's 6/12/21/44 km ( 3 / 6 / 12 / 27 mile) walks go by the memorials, the National Mall, the Tidal Basin, all three branches of the federal government and Arlington Cemetery. The 44 km ultra marathon travels around some of the best trails in Arlington before visiting the memorials. The trails are all paved sidewalks and park paths.
Sunday's 6/12/21/32 km ( 3 / 6 / 12 / 18 mile) walks branch out to the Rock Creek Park, and Embassy Row, depending on the distance selected by the participants. The trail is paved sidewalk, paved path, and dirt paths in the National Park.
All trails are primarily on sidewalks with occasional natural surfaces and may be difficult for strollers and wheelchairs due to local differences in accessibility. Alternate routes are available on some trails.
Entertainment
Every year an embassy of an IML country is a co-host. In 2006 we "walk to all seven continents and back in one day!"  There is an international mixer on Friday evening and an International dinner is served on Saturday evening of the event.
Weather
Mostly sunny with temperatures in 70's to 80's (degree F). The autumn leaves will be near their peak colors of oranges, reds, and golds.

Souvenir - award
Everyone walks the for "Surgeon General's Freedom Walk Medal" and certificate. 20K, 32K, or 42K. There is a special patch for completing the Saturday 44 km trail. There are special pins for the medal for completing IML distance requirements.

Transport
- by flight: Arrive at Ronald Regan-Washington National Airport (5 km away) or at Washington Dulles International (40 km away). Both have easy access to the hotels at Arlington, Virginia.
- by train: Arrive at the Union Station stop in downtown Washington, DC and take the METRO subway to the starting location (Rosslyn METRO stop)
- by car: Drive to Arlington, VA via Interstate routes 66 and 95 which both go to Washington, DC. 

Accommodation
- hotel: Official hotel for the event is the Holiday Inn ROSSLYN · at Key Bridge 1900 North Fort Myer Drive Arlington, Virginia 22209 Phone: 703-807-2000 Fax: 703-522-7480
- others: Hostels available on website

Information and reservation
- Visit the website at www.usfreedomwalk.org Tourist information about the surroundings
http://www.arlingtonva.us/
http://www.dcvisit.com/

General information
- the language: English
- the money (currency): US $ (dollar) Money can be exchanged at airports, Union Station train station, and at several banks in Washington, DC. No other currency will be welcome in the area other than dollars. Contact
US FreedomWalk Festival Club, Inc.
PO Box 2533
Merrifield, Virginia 22116
Phone/Fax: 703.583.5006
e-mail: usfreedomwalk@aol.com or info@usfreedomwalk.org
internet: www.usfreedomwalk.org/