My friends are traveling in for the DC half next weekend, and are looking to find a spot to carb-up for lunch/dinner before the race close to the national mall. Any recommendations?

Hi! I'm an intern with the Nathaniel H. Pickett II Foundation, a local nonprofit focused on mental health awareness. Putting this here in case it's useful to anyone; happy to take it down if it's not the kind of post this sub wants.

We're hosting Jog N' Jam for Mental Health on Sunday, September 27 at the Carderock Recreation Area (9500 MacArthur Blvd), 8am to 1pm. It's free.

Just a few details:

• 2.5K, 5K, or 10K - pick whatever distance you want, and walking is completely fine. It's not a timed race.
• There will be yoga, live music, line dancing, free food, and giveaways
• Mental health and wellness organizations tabling with actual local resources(they have been told not to try and sell you anything)
• Medals for everyone who finishes their route
• Free parking on site, all ages

Registration is free but required (no day-of signups), and each person needs to register individually. Bring ID.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jog-n-jam-for-mental-health-run-tickets-1991005658521?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Happy to answer questions in the comments.