Very relaxing Charlie Brown visual! Did you go to the expo today? (I saw a race day pick-up option for additional fee, so it looks like expo is optional.) Very irritating experience there. My husband and I both commented that we've never seen so many people unaware of their surroundings and bumping into other people. He also noted that the worse my pre-race experience, the better my actual run. We'll see!
Regarding your race strategy, I suggest adding "enjoy peaceful and beautiful view on Lincoln Memorial downhill."

I'm very much looking forward to that part!