Hospitality

MCRRC and USATF have arranged for a special rate for USATF Cross Country Championship participants at the following hotels, all located in the Rio / Washingtonian Center complex in Gaithersburg less than 5 miles from the race site. Be sure to use the appropriate group codes online or refer to the USATF Cross Country Championships when making a reservation by phone to secure this special rate.

Headquarters Hotel: The Marriott Courtyard at the Rio. Event rate: $99 per night

When making reservations online, www.marriott.com/wascg, please enter the appropriate code in the group code box:

MRRMRRA - 1 King Bed
MRRMRRB - 2 Queen Beds

When making reservations by phone (301-527-9000) please ask for the USATF Cross Country Championships Room Block or refer to the appropriate group code:

MRRMRRA - 1 King Bed
MRRMRRB - 2 Queen Beds

Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center (Full Service): Event rate: $99 per night
When making reservations online, www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/waswg please enter the appropriate code in the group code box:

MRRMRRA - 1 King Bed
MRRMRRB - 2 Queen Beds

When making reservations by phone (301-590-0044) please ask for the USATF Cross Country Championships Room Bloc, or refer to the appropriate group code:

MRRMRRA - 1 King Bed
MRRMRRB - 2 Queen Beds

Springhill Suites Gaithersburg: Event rate: $94 per night
When making reservations online, www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasgt please enter the appropriate code in the group code box:

MRRMRRA - 1 King Bed
MRRMRRB - 2 Queen Beds

When making reservations by phone (301-987-0900) please ask for the USATF Cross Country Championships Room Bloc or refer to the appropriate group code:

MRRMRRA - 1 King Bed
MRRMRRB - 2 Queen Beds

Please note: The cut-off date to make reservations is January 14, 2009. You must use the group codes listed here to secure these special rates for USAFT Cross Country participants.

Dining: The Rio offers a variety of dining options: Please review these options at the following:
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