TRAFFIC ALERT: 2026 Cherry Blossom 5K

Published on April 03, 2026

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department will conduct road closures on Saturday, April 11, 2026 to accommodate the Cherry Blossom 5K which will start and finish at Virginia Highlands Park.

From approximately 4:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• S. Joyce Street, from 15th Street to 16th Street

From approximately 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

• S. Joyce Street, from 15th Street S. to 1101 S. Joyce Street

From approximately 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

• Army Navy Drive, from 26th Street S. to S. Joyce Street

• S. Joyce Street, from 1101 S. Joyce Street to Army Navy Drive

Additional Information

Race attendees and spectators are encouraged to use the Metro (the Pentagon City station, on the Blue and Yellow Lines, is located near the racecourse) or other forms of multimodal transportation, as street parking around the event will be limited.

Community members should expect to see an increased police presence in the area, and motorists are urged to follow law enforcement direction, be mindful of closures, and remain alert for increased pedestrian traffic. Additional closures not mentioned above may be implemented at police discretion in the interest of public safety.

Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs. Illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed. If your vehicle is towed, please use the online portal to find out the status of your vehicle and where it is located. The online portal is updated in real time. If you cannot locate your vehicle or need additional support using the online portal, call the County non-emergency number at 703-558-2222.