The safety of event participants is our top priority. Please follow the direction of any event signage as well as instructions or directions from event staff who will be wearing "Event Staff" t-shirts.
Staff will be stationed throughout all areas of the event including the parking lot at Holy Trinity Church, the annex lot and along the course. If you have any questions or concerns during the event, please notify staff.
Fairfax County Police officers will also be on hand and can assist with emergencies.
For more information about event safety including parking, road crossings, hydration, safety tips, and weather information, please visit this page: https://runsignup.com/Race/495FunRun/Page/Event-Safety
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Transurban, operator of the 495 Express Lanes, are celebrating the opening of the new 495 Express Lanes Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail and offering a preview of the future Scott’s Run Nature Preserve Annex Lot in McLean, VA. A ribbon cutting will precede the Fun Run/Walk and Kids Race, commemorating the opening of the new trail. As part of the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project, an approximately two-and-a-half-mile trail that runs parallel to I-495 in the McLean area was built and will open to the public on June 27. Situated behind new noise walls, the trail provides a safe, separated facility for bicyclists and pedestrians with newly built connections across the Beltway at Lewinsville Road, Old Dominion Drive and Georgetown Pike. The new Scott's Run Nature Preserve Annex parking lot, which will open later this year, will feature 25 parking spaces, along with picnic tables, benches, and areas for bicycle repair and parking accommodations.
Free event parking is available at Holy Trinity Church, 850 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA. Parking is limited, so participants are encouraged to carpool or walk if possible.
Pre-event packet pickup information is coming soon!
Packet pick-up will be available the morning of the event from 7-8 a.m. The 4.95K Fun Run/Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by the 495M Kids' Race at 9:15 a.m. so please arrive early if you need to pick up the race materials.
Yes, race-day registration will be available as long as capacity allows. T-shirts may not be available depending on the volume of prior registrations.
Yes, however registrations made closer to the event or at the event may not be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Finishers of the 4.95K Fun Run/Walk and 495M Kids Race will receive a finisher medal.
We ask dogs and/or other pets not participate in the fun run/walk or kids race due to the expected number of participants and potential hot black asphalt and June temperatures. Thank you for helping us keep our furry friends safe and comfortable.
Water and sports drinks will be available near the start in the event lot. In addition, a water stop will be along the 4.95K course at the Old Dominion Drive underpass which occurs just before the 1-mile mark and again on the way back between 2-2.5 miles.
Mobile bathrooms will be available at the main event area which is the parking lot at the corner of Georgetown Pike and Balls Hill Road.
All ages and paces are welcome, so we encourage you to give the 4.95K a try!
Still a no? You are welcome to come enjoy the ribbon cutting ceremony and other free activities - no running required!
If you need special assistance for persons with disabilities, please reach out to Virginia Bulger at vbulger@transurban.com or call 571-521-5750.
