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4.95K Fun Run & Ribbon Cutting
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4.95K Fun Run & Ribbon Cutting

McLean, Virginia, United States
Jun 27, 2026
Running

About this race

We’re opening up new opportunities for bicyclists and pedestrians—and you’re 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 family‑friendly fun!

Register today and be part of the first steps (and strides) on the new path!

Pick your distance

Running

4.95K Fun Run/Walk

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

Jun 27, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
Free
Closed

495M Kids' Race

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

Jun 27, 2026 Ultra 9:15 AM
Free
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in McLean.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 21.4° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 28.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 21.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 35.1°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
9.7
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
5.3mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
87.0%

About McLean

4.95K Fun Run & Ribbon Cutting takes place in McLean, Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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