Marine Corps 17.75K

runner’s Guide

arrival details

Runners must be in by 8:00 am the latest.

We’ve made updates to the start and finish line area. Runners will need to walk approximately ¾ mile into the park to reach the start line, so please allow extra time to arrive and get ready. If you’re dropping off items at baggage, the walk will be 1 mile.

Runners are encouraged to arrive early and utilize pre-race shuttles from one of four designated lots. There is no parking at the start-finish area for Marine Corps 17.75K. Please allow for ample time to find parking and travel time on the shuttle.

Marine Corps 17.75K shuttles will service the following parking locations:

• Grace Church – 17100 Van Buren Road, Dumfries, VA
• Route 234 Commuter Lot – 17300 Dumfries Road, Dumfries, VA (across the street from the McDonald’s)
• Fettler Park – Building #3800 & #3850, Fettler Park Drive, Dumfries, VA
• Forest Park High School (Kiss and Run) – 15721 Forest Park Dr, Woodbridge, VA

Carpooling is strongly encouraged to ensure all participants can find parking at one of the four lots. Please note that in past years, the Grace Church and Fettler Park lots fill up quickly. We recommend planning for alternative parking locations.

Other non-shuttle parking options are available in the area including:

• Montclair Commuter Lot – 16237 Dumfries Road
• Brittany Neighborhood Park – 2880 Exeter Drive & Route 234 (Dumfries Road)
• Moncure Park – 4433 Waterway Drive (Limited parking)
• Gunston Hall Drive – Street parking (Provides access to Forest Park HS)

Please visit the Travel & Hotel tab for the shuttle schedule.

Water Points

There will be four self-serve water points along the course, at approximately the miles listed below:

• WP 1/5 (Double Water Point): Located at the intersection of Burma Road and Scenic Drive, at approximately miles 1 and 9.
• WP 2: Located at Lot G, at approximately mile 4.
• WP 3: Located at Lot I, at approximately mile 6.
• WP 4: Placed at approximately mile 8.

Medical

A total of three (3) medical aid stations will be positioned along the course, with an additional aid station located at the start/finish area:

• AS 1/3 (Double Aid Station): Located at the intersection of Burma Road and Scenic Drive, at approximately miles 1 and 9.
• AS 2: Positioned at Lot I on Scenic Drive, at approximately mile 6.
• Start/Finish Aid Station: Located at the intersection of Burma Road and Pleasant Road.

Participants may participate in the Marine Corps 17.75K with hydration packs. All runner and spectator bags brought to the event site will be subject to screening.

Entertainment

Marine Corps 17.75K runners will enjoy music in two areas of Prince William Forest Park. Music will also be played at the start and finish and the Quantico Ceremonial Platoon will present the colors at the start.

Baggage

Participants should use the clear plastic bag provided at Packet Pick-up to store personal items on event day. Check the bag at the Baggage Area near the start/finish location and retrieve baggage from the same location after a successful finish.