News Release

Traffic advisory for the George Washington Patriot Run

News Release Date: September 11, 2026
Contact: United States Park Police

WASHINGTON – On Sunday, September 13, the George Washington Patriot Run will take place on a five-mile stretch of the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP). In conjunction with this event, there will be street closures that motorists should take into consideration.  

The following roads along the GWMP will be closed from approximately 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.:  

  • Northbound and Southbound lanes on the GWMP between Mount Vernon Circle and West Boulevard 

Access to the GWMP will be closed at the following intersections: 

  • Vernon View Drive 

  • River Farm Drive 

  • Fort Hunt Road 

  • Waynewood Boulevard 

  • Collingwood Road 

  • East Boulevard 

  • West Boulevard 

  • Chadwick Avenue 

  • Wellington Road 

  • Lucia Lane* 

  • Stratford Lane 

  • Mount Vernon Parking Lot  

  • Mount Vernon Memorial Highway 

  • VA 235  

*Access to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Lucia Lane from Vernon View Drive will be permitted for church attendees. 

Tags: u.s. park police

Last updated: September 11, 2026

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