Redskins Draft Day Party April 29

ASHBURN, VA — With no general manager (fired) but a freshly enhanced coach (contract extension), the Washington Redskins will enter the 2017 NFL draft with a lot of questions and, in this case, a chance for some offseason fun at FedEx Field, 1600 Fedex Way, Hyatsville, Md.

The team's annual Draft Day Party is set for April 29 at the stadium, and will include a 5K race as well as the usual introduction of the top several draft picks — and much more. The parking lot will open at 10 a.m. The party begins at 11.

For the record, the draft itself is April 27-29 and is being held this year in Philadelphia.

Closer to home, though, if you want to go to the Redskins' deal, register here.

Among the activities (as provided by the team):

• 4th & 5th round Draft picks announced LIVE by Special Guests
• Debut of the 2017 Redskins Cheerleaders Autographs 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Performance 2:00 pm
• Performance by the Redskins Drumline
• Exclusive access to the Redskins locker room
• Photo opportunity with the Redskins Super Bowl trophies
• Enjoy Draft Day discounts at the Redskins Hall of Fame retail store
• Special Draft Day pricing for food & beverages
• Kid friendly activities – test your passing and field goal kicking skills, "Dress Like a Redskins Player", and more!

Parking and admission: free.

Here's more information about the 5K:

Things get underway at 9 a.m. in Lot H with a pre-race party featuring the Redskins cheerleaders, alumni, drum line, complimentary pre-race snacks and more. The race will begin at 10:30 a.m., and the course will lead participants around the parking lots and through the stadium to finish on field on the 50-yard-line.

All participants will receive an official burgundy or gold Draft Day Dash t-shirt, finisher medal and more.
Redskins alumni Clinton Portis and Santana Moss will be the captains of the Burgundy and Gold teams respectively, and will help start the race festivities as well as medal participants at the finish line. Space is limited and the race is expected to sell out. Fans interested in participating can sign up at www.redskins.com/5K.

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