Accommodations + Area Resources

Local hotels

Hotels located in Manassas, Centerville, and Gunston Corner near Lorton are your best options for this event.

Bunking: rustic bunkhouses are shared spaces (not co-rec) with access to twin beds and bathrooms (including showers). You will need to bring your own bedding and towels. The space is available exclusively for runners - do not bring any guests. Contact the RD to reserve a space.
Camping: camping is allowed in certain areas of the Hemlock campus. There is no car camping. Camping is not allowed in parking lots. Contact the RD for details.

A few notes for both onsite accommodations:

You must arrive by 6:30 p.m. - no later!
Bathrooms and showers are located in a separate area from where you’ll sleep. Bring a flashlight.
No pets.
You may leave your belongings in the bunkhouse or campsite while you’re running. It is recommended that you pack up before the race starts.

You will need a car regardless of how you arrive to the area. The race start is not accessible by Metro or train.
Dulles Airport (IAD) is the closest and easiest airport for our race.
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is a bit further; allow extra driving time if you arrive during rush hour.
Baltimore-Washington Airport (BWI) is the least convenient, but potentially the most affordable.

Here are the National Park Service’s guides to the first battle and the second battle of Bull Run/Manassas
The Library of Congress has many old photographs
Here is Cub Run, which you will cross twice near the upstream turnaround (hopefully under better circumstances)
Blackburn's Ford was the scene of the first conflict of the First Battle of Manassas and today is located near the first aid station at Bull Run Run. More Information: American Civil War Site
The railroad bridge at Union Mills The old bridge piers are still there. The course goes under the modern version of this bridge twice.
Take a day tour of Civil War sites in the Washington, D.C. area