4.95K Fun Run & Ribbon Cutting
- Date Sat 27th June 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location McLean, Virginia
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting 4.95K Fun Run and Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in McLean, Fairfax! This vibrant, family-friendly event celebrates the grand opening of the new 495 Express Lanes Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail, a fantastic addition to our community that promotes outdoor recreation and connectivity. The 4.95K distance pays homage to I-495, and participants will have the unique opportunity to be among the first to experience this newly opened shared-use trail.
The event promises a day full of fun, featuring delicious free food, engaging activities like face painting, balloon artistry, magic tricks, and live music! Gather your family and friends to enjoy the festivities, create lasting memories, and take the first strides on this remarkable new path. Don’t miss out on this incredible celebration that combines health, community, and the joy of exploration! Register today and be part of this exciting journey!
The event promises a day full of fun, featuring delicious free food, engaging activities like face painting, balloon artistry, magic tricks, and live music! Gather your family and friends to enjoy the festivities, create lasting memories, and take the first strides on this remarkable new path. Don’t miss out on this incredible celebration that combines health, community, and the joy of exploration! Register today and be part of this exciting journey!
Organiser's Description
Were opening up new opportunities for bicyclists and pedestriansand youre invited to be among the first to experience it!
Join the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Transurban, operator of the 495 Express Lanes, for a free family-friendly event celebrating the opening of the new 495 Express Lanes Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail in McLean, VA.
WHY 4.95?
The distance is a nod to I-495 and the event celebrates the opening of the new shared-use trail that runs parallel to I-495 and the 495 Express Lanes. The path is part of the 495 NEXT project, which added 2.5 miles of new Express Lanes from Tysons to near the Maryland border in November 2025, delivering a more reliable option for Beltway travelers while creating new community connections for walking and biking.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy FREE food and activities before and after the Fun Run, including:
* Face painting
* Balloon artists
* Magic tricks
* Music
* And more familyfriendly fun!
Register today and be part of the first steps (and strides) on the new path!
Join the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Transurban, operator of the 495 Express Lanes, for a free family-friendly event celebrating the opening of the new 495 Express Lanes Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail in McLean, VA.
WHY 4.95?
The distance is a nod to I-495 and the event celebrates the opening of the new shared-use trail that runs parallel to I-495 and the 495 Express Lanes. The path is part of the 495 NEXT project, which added 2.5 miles of new Express Lanes from Tysons to near the Maryland border in November 2025, delivering a more reliable option for Beltway travelers while creating new community connections for walking and biking.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy FREE food and activities before and after the Fun Run, including:
* Face painting
* Balloon artists
* Magic tricks
* Music
* And more familyfriendly fun!
Register today and be part of the first steps (and strides) on the new path!
Races
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4.95K Fun Run/Walk
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 27th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
7-8 a.m. Fun Run/Walk Participant Check-In 8 a.m. Remarks & Ribbon Cutting 8:30 a.m. 4.95K Fun Run/Walk 9:15 a.m. 495M Kids' Race -
495M Kids' Race
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 27th June 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
Free
7-8 a.m. Fun Run/Walk Participant Check-In 8 a.m. Remarks & Ribbon Cutting 8:30 a.m. 4.95K Fun Run/Walk 9:15 a.m. 495M Kids' Race
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Georgetown Pike and Balls Hill Road, McLean, 22101, VA, United States
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