Half Donkey (Half/10k/5k) - Half Donkey 10k

Half Donkey (Half/10k/5k) - Half Donkey 10k

Mar 6, 2027Alexandria, VA, United States

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Distance

6.2 mi

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Terrain

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About this run

Saturday, March 6, 2027 · Jones Point Park, Alexandria, VA Race in the morning, parade in the afternoon. All three distances start and finish at Jones Point Park, under the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, and run out and back on the paved Mount Vernon Trail along the Potomac. The course is flat and fast, with the river beside you most of the way, and there are no road closures and no traffic to cross. Finish, collect your medal, and walk about a mile north into Old Town for the Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade, which steps off at noon. Bring your family and make a day of it. Every runner is tracked live on Geo.Racing, so your people can wait in Old Town and know exactly when to head down to the finish. Start times: Half marathon at 8:00 AM, 10K at 8:30 AM, 5K at 9:00 AM. Packet pickup opens at 7:00 AM at the park. The starts are staggered so every distance finishes well before the parade. Every entry includes: a race shirt, a finisher medal, chip timing and results, aid stations on the trail, and live tracking. Awards go to the top three men and women at each distance. Good to know: walkers are welcome at every distance; half marathon walkers should plan to finish by 3:00 PM. Parking at Jones Point Park is limited and Old Town fills up early on parade day, so carpool or come by bike. The trail stays open to others, so keep right and pass on the left. Jones Point Park, 1 Jones Point Dr, Alexandria, VA 22314. Presented by Old Dominion Racing.

Typical conditions

For events around March 2027 in Alexandria, VA, United States: Typical spring conditions in this region — mornings can still be cool; confirm start-time guidance on the official page.

How to prepare

A 10K benefits from a mix of easy mileage and one quality workout weekly. Build toward a long run of about 8–12 km in the weeks before the event, and keep taper light.

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This event is listed in Alexandria, VA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.

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