SKIP the Line! PICK UP EARLY
With a sold-out race, race morning will be busy. A little planning now will make your morning much easier—especially when it comes to packet pick-up, parking and traffic.
PICK UP YOUR PACKET EARLY!
We strongly encourage you to pick up your bib, T-shirt and race items before Saturday. It’s the easiest way to skip the race-day packet pick-up lines and get ready to go! You may pick up your team’s, friend’s, families, etc. packets as well.
Washington Dulles Airport Marriott
45020 Aviation Drive, Dulles, VA 20166
· Wednesday, August 26: 2:00–7:00 p.m.
· Thursday, August 27: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
· Friday, August 28: 2:00–7:00 p.m.
· Race Day: 5:30–7:15 a.m. at the race site
RACE MORNING: ARRIVE EARLY & PLAN FOR TRAFFIC
Thousands of runners will be arriving in the same window, so please carpool when possible and give yourself plenty of extra time.
Free parking is available at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, and the parking lot opens at 5:30 a.m. After parking, all participants must proceed through the museum and security screening before reaching the starting area.
BAG DROP: Bag drop will be available; however, with a sold-out race, we anticipate this area may be busy. To avoid crowds and potential delays, we strongly recommend leaving valuables and any unnecessary personal items at home or secured in your vehicle. If you do use bag drop, please use the United Airlines backpack provided during packet pick-up. Bags are not permitted on the runway, and you will need to show your race bib number to retrieve your bag after the race.
IMPORTANT: GPS and online mapping services may try to direct you to the Udvar-Hazy Center from Route 50. This is NOT a public entrance. You must enter from Route 28.
START TIMES
5K: 7:30 a.m.
10K: 7:40 a.m.
Don’t let traffic or a last-minute packet pick-up slow you down before you even reach the starting line. Pick up early, carpool, arrive early and come ready for an unforgettable morning at Dulles!
We’ll see you on the RUNWAY!
Event Description
This is your opportunity for the flattest, fastest course in the area! The runway will be closed off for runners to experience a unique look at the airport grounds, something you do not get to do every day! Run past planes and along the actual landing strip on this certified looped course.
Race Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026. The event will feature both a 5K starting at 7:30 a.m. and a 10K starting at 7:40 a.m. The 10k will run the entire length of the runway.
Free parking for the race at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. The Museum parking lot opens at 5:30 a.m. and will close promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Please allow time to park, pass through security, walk through the museum, and get to the starting line. It is important to start each race on time.
All participants must be able to complete the chosen course and be off the runway by 9:00 a.m. so that it can be reopened for aircraft traffic. To allow for extra time, the final 1/2 mile will be on a connector, so provided you are off the air strip and beyond the final checkpoint by 9:00 a.m., you will have plenty of time to finish. We haven't had a runner unable to finish the course yet.
We plan to have water stations along the course; however, you are encouraged to carry your own water if needed.
Registration Fee: Sign up early! There is a limit of 2,500 runners.
5K: $40 per participant through May 31; $45 through July 31, $50 until the race sells out or the race starts.
10K: $50 per participant through May 31; $55 through July 31; $60 until the race sells out or the race starts.
All participants must register online and in advance of coming to the packet pick-up.
Strollers (no registration needed for the child in the stroller) and wheelchairs will also be permitted, as long as they can complete the course by 9 am.
Race proceeds will benefit Special Olympics Virginia, the Committee for Dulles Community Outreach, and the Washington Airports Task Force, all 501c3 nonprofit organizations closely affiliated with Dulles Airport.
Packet Pick-up: To help make race day smoother, please pick up your items (bibs, t-shirts, etc.) in advance and skip the long lines.
At the Washington Dulles Marriott 45020 Aviation Dr, Dulles, VA 20166 on:
Wednesday, August 26, 2:00pm-7:00pm
Thursday, August 27, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Friday, August 28, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm,
Saturday, RACE DAY! August 29, from 5:30 am-7:15 am at race site, inside the museum.
Swag: Participants registered prior to August 1, 2026, will be guaranteed 2025 Dulles 5K/10K tech t-shirts. All others will be given shirts on a first-come, first-served basis. All finishers will receive a one-of-a-kind finisher's medal.
Awards: Top male and top female for both races will each receive a certificate from United Airlines, Dulles Airport's hub carrier, good for a round-trip anywhere that United flies in the continental United States; Alaska; Caribbean; Canada; Mexico and Central America, plus a weekend overnight stay for two at the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott!
Awards will also be given to the top male and female finishers for each race in the following age groups: 12 & under, 13-17, 18-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71 & over. All awards must be claimed within 2 weeks of the conclusion of the race.
Bag Drop: A bag drop will be available near the starting line. Please use the bag given out during packet pick up for the bag drop. We will be writing race numbers on the bags when they are left at the bag drop.
Spectators: Because this event will take place on the runway, only registered runners (with/without strollers) will be allowed through the final checkpoint to get onto the course. Spectators will be allowed to cheer their favorite runners along the finish line.
Photos: Free high-resolution race photos will be available for download. Keep an eye out for our on-course/finish line photographers and be prepared to strike a pose!
Post-Race Refreshments: The Washington Dulles Airport Marriott will provide post-race refreshments. Look for their tent and stop by after the race to refuel!
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Event Location
Dulles Airport/Udvar -Hazy Center
14390 Air and Space Parkway
Chantilly, VA 20151 US
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