{"id":398577,"date":"2026-04-14T21:16:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T21:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/398577\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T21:16:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T21:16:10","slug":"free-fitness-demos-and-a-5k-coming-to-va-square-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/398577\/","title":{"rendered":"Free fitness demos and a 5K coming to Va. Square this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlnow.com\/category\/event\/\" class=\"block px-4 no-underline mb-4 text-sans text-md font-sans font-semibold text-posts\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Events<br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\tPublished April 14, 2026 at 11:45AM\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1164\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0-1-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\"  \/>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>The Plaza at Mason Square (courtesy of GMU)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_4252-e1776180015754.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\"  \/>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>A map of the planned 5K (via Strava)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/img_4253-e1776180036826.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\"  \/>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>A map of the planned 2-mile walk (via Strava)<\/p>\n<p>George Mason University\u2019s Virginia Square campus is hosting a health-centered festival this weekend, with a fun run, live fitness classes and a DJ.<\/p>\n<p>The celebration, called\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ularlington.gmu.edu\/plaza\/fitfest\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Clarendon FitFest<\/a>, kicks off at 8 a.m. on Saturday at Mason Square Plaza (3351 Fairfax Drive) with a 5K run and 2-mile walk. These will be followed by a \u201cfitness fair\u201d with live class demonstrations and free giveaways until 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Fitness studios such as Barre3, Orangetheory and Gold\u2019s Gym are among 30 local businesses and organizations participating in the free event. Other participants include Capital Bikeshare and VHC Health.<\/p>\n<p>The following fitness groups are scheduled to give 20-minute demonstrations.<\/p>\n<p>SPENGA Ballston: Yoga Flow at 9 a.m.<br \/>\nStrong Academy: Functional Conditioning at 9:30 a.m.<br \/>\nMethod Fitness: Strength &amp; Mobility at 10 a.m.<br \/>\nClub Pilates: Pilates Preview at 10:30 a.m.<br \/>\nBarre3: Barre at 11 a.m.<br \/>\nOnelife: Zumba at 11:30 a.m.<br \/>\nLifetime Fitness: Pilates Fusion at noon<\/p>\n<p>The inaugural Clarendon FitFest is being organized by the Clarendon Alliance, University Life Mason Square and Pacers Running.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cClarendon FitFest is a celebration of community and wellness,\u201d University Life Mason Square Director Melissa Thierry said in a press release. \u201cWe are proud to partner with the Clarendon Alliance and Pacers Running to host an event that is both fun and educational, and that reflects our shared commitment to the health and vitality of this neighborhood.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Registration is encouraged. Complimentary parking will be available in the Van Metre Parking Garage at 3351 Fairfax Drive.<\/p>\n<p>                                                                                                                                                                                                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/katie-t.jpg\"  class=\"multiple_authors_guest_author_avatar avatar\" height=\"80\" width=\"80\"\/>                                                                                                                                                                                                            <\/p>\n<p>Katie Taranto is a reporter at Local News Now, primarily covering business, public safety and the city of Falls Church. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 2024, where she previously covered K-12 education at The Columbia Missourian. 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