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December 20, 2009

Springfield, Virginia

Annual Holiday Dinner and Volksmarch. This year we are returning to Asian Grill.

 

 

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Start Point: Asian Grill, West Springfield Shopping Center, 6228 Rolling Road, Springfield, VA 22152 location map
Start Times: Start between 2 and 3pm. Finish by 5:30pm.
Distances/Trails: The trail will be on paved trails and sidewalks in Springfield neighborhoods and along the Fairfax Cross-Country Trail. The trail is 10 KM (6.2 miles) in length and is rated 2 because of moderate hills along most of its course. The trail is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. An alternative route of approximately 5 KM (roughly 3.1 miles) in length will be offered for those who want to walk a shorter route. This trail also contains some moderate hills and is rated 2.
Award: There is no commemorative award for this event. Awards from previous NVV events will also be available for an appropriate fee.
Fees: There is no charge to participate in this event. IVV credit is $ 3.
Pre-registration: There is no pre-registration for the volksmarch. Fees cannot be refunded for those who pre-register and do not participate. You must pre-register for the dinner by December 11th, see below.
Stipulations: Pets must be under control at all times and must be picked up after. Pets are not allowed in the start point and in most other buildings. Restrooms and water will be available at the start point. Water will be available at checkpoints. Food can be purchased at numerous restaurants and food stores along the trails. Because it is likely to be cool on the days of the events, participants are urged to bring water that they can carry with them.
Contact Info: Bob McLean 703-455-1878 email Bob
Directions:

Parking is available in the West Springfield Shopping Center.

From the east via I 95/I 495: From Maryland, cross the Wilson Bridge and drive west on the Capital Beltway (I 95/I 495) for about 7 miles. Stay left to continue on I 95 South through the "Springfield Mixing Bowl" interchange. Bear right to take Exit 169B and continue on VA 644 West (Old Keene Mill Rd.) for about 3 miles to Rolling Rd. (VA 638). Turn right to drive north on Rolling Rd. and turn left across from the McDonald's into the West Springfield Shopping Center. The Asian Grill is in the right rear of the shopping center.

From the north via /I 495: From Tysons Corner, drive south on the Capital Beltway (I 495) for about 6 miles to Exit 54A. Bear right to drive on Braddock Rd. West for about 2 miles to Rolling Rd. (VA 638). Turn left to drive south on Rolling Rd. for 2.3 miles. Turn right across from the McDonald's into the West Springfield Shopping Center. The Asian Grill is in the right rear of the shopping center.

From the south via I 95. From Occoquan, drive north on I 95 for about 8 miles to Exit 169B. Take Exit 169B to drive west on VA 644 West (Old Keene Mill Rd.) for about 3 miles to Rolling Rd. (VA 638). Turn right to drive north on Rolling Rd. and turn left across from the McDonald's into the West Springfield Shopping Center. The Asian Grill is in the right rear of the shopping center.

From the west via I 66: From Centreville, drive east on I 66 to Exit 55A (VA 7100/Fairfax County Pkwy). Drive south on VA 7100 for about 9 miles to Old Keene Mill Rd (VA 644). Turn left to drive east on Old Keene Mill Rd for about 3.5 miles to Rolling Rd (VA 638). Turn left to drive north on Rolling Rd., and turn left across from the McDonald's into the West Springfield Shopping Center. The Asian Grill is in the right rear of the shopping center.

Dinner info:

All walkers are invited to our Holiday dinner. Dress is casual, so no need to change.

Click here for the brochure containing more information and the registration form for the dinner