REGATTA PARKING/Dropoff @Sandy Run:
Only Athletes, Coaches, Volunteers, Staff, and Referees are allowed to park at Sandy Run
Parents and Spectators will park at South County High School (details below)
DROP-OFF AND PARKING:
Only Athletes, Coaches, Volunteers, Staff, and Referees are allowed to park at Sandy Run
Only Athletes, Coaches, Volunteers, Staff, and Referees are allowed to park at Sandy Run
Athletes that drive: should park in Lots C (green) or D (black). If those lots are full you may be directed to Loisvale Lot (this will be a longer walk for you so plan accordingly). If all lots are full you may need to park at South County High School and ride the shuttle. The shuttle is free for athletes only. All others will need to pay a $15 fee for the shuttle that covers the round trip cost. The shuttle typically begins 1.5 hours before the first race and concludes running from Sandy Run no later than 1 hour after the last race.
Athletes getting dropped off: should be dropped off by following the blue arrow and to the intersection of Lots C & D - there will be someone to guide you. Dropoff cars will then circle through Lot C (green arrow) and leave the way they came in to either go home or to the South County High School parking lot to ride the shuttle back to the river.
Athletes entering or leaving the park should walk on the gravel pathway and not on the paved road.
Volunteers: Volunteers will typically be asked to park in Lot D (black). However, based on capacity, you may be asked to park in a different area. After parking, please walk on the gravel pathway towards the river. Continue to the bottom of the hill and check-in at the Volunteer sign-in area near the VASRA Main Office (on the right-hand side past concessions).
Parents & Spectators: It's a good idea to have cash on hand before you head to Sandy Run all regatta goods and services (shuttles) are cash only as they cannot accept credit/debit cards or checks.
Parent and Spectator parking is at South County High School. There is no on-site visitor parking at Sandy Run Regional Park. All spectator parking is at South County High School or the Route 123 Commuter Parking lot. There is a shuttle bus from South County to Sandy Run that will cost $15 per person round trip. South County High School is located at 8501 Silverbrook Rd, Lorton, VA 22079., The shuttle between South County High School and the river could be a 30-45 minute wait based on loading, traffic, and unloading. More than one shuttle will be running between the high school and the river. There is a $15 fee for the shuttle that covers the round trip cost. The shuttle typically begins 1.5 hours before the first race and concludes running from Sandy Run no later than 1 hour after the last race.
**PLEASE CONFIRM RETURN TIMES WITH YOUR SHUTTLE DRIVER**
Getting from parking lot C (high school shuttle dropoff) to the Grandstands: There is a path that you can walk from dropoff to the grandstand (see map above - dotted line from Lot C to Grandstands). The walk is approx 1/2 mile but it is not flat, so it may take you longer than you initially think. There is also a shuttle from dropoff (Lot C) to the finish line area that costs $5 one way. From there it is a much shorter walk to the grandstands.
Forgot to bring cash? The nearest ATM to Sandy Run is HERE (also the nearest Starbucks...). You’ll want to stop there BEFORE going to South County High School to park.
Rowing Times: We post heat sheets on slack as they are available from VASRA. If you'd like to bring one, be sure you're printing out the latest version (they update several times over the course of a Friday, and even into Saturday morning).
WHAT NOT TO BRING: DOGS! While you may see leashed dogs at Sandy Run during practices, no dogs are allowed in the park on regatta days. You also may not leave your dog in your car. Even small dogs should be left at home.
