Easter was more than a week ago but an Easter-themed race is set for this weekend, bringing with it some road closures.
The Bunny Hop 5K Race is set to kick off Saturday, April 13 at the Clarendon United Methodist Church at 606 N. Irving Street, starting at 8 a.m. Runners, recreational joggers, and casual walkers alike will participate in the event to raise funds for charity.
Registration is available online, for both in-person and virtual participation.
The Bunny Hop has raised over $107,000 for Arlington nonprofits in the last six years, according to its website.
Last year, the race raised $30,000 for Bridges to Independence, a nonprofit that serves the homeless. This year, 5K runners will support the same organization, which will channel the funds to support youth programs and services in Arlington’s Green Valley neighborhood.
Following the race, there will be a block party with activities, including a bounce house, for kids of all ages. Costumes are encouraged, and the three finishers with the best costumes will be awarded medals.
More on the road closure from the Arlington County Police Department, below.
The 2024 Bunny Hop 5K Race will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, and will begin at 8:00 a.m. The Arlington County Police Department will conduct the following closures in order to accommodate the event:
From approximately 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- N. Irving Street, between 7th Street N. and 5th Street N.
From approximately 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
- N. Irving Street, between 2nd Road N. and 5th Street N.
- N. Pershing Drive, between N. Piedmont Street and N. Edgewood Street
- N. Fillmore Street, between 3rd Street N. and N. Pershing Drive
- N. Garfield Street, between N. Pershing Drive and 3rd Street N.
- 4th Street N., between N. Fillmore Street and N. Garfield Street
- 2nd Road N., between N. Irving Street and the Columbia Gardens Cemetery
A portion of the course winds through the Columbia Gardens Cemetery. The Cemetery will be closed to vehicular traffic and have a delayed opening at 9:30 a.m.
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.
Residents of the affected neighborhoods will be escorted through the traffic closures to minimize the impact on the community, only when safe to do so. Motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No parking” signs, as street parking in the area will be limited. Illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed or towed. If your vehicle is towed from a public street, call the Emergency Communications Center at 703-558-2222.