Half Donkey (Half/10k/5k) 2027 — Alexandria, VA

Date
March 6, 2027
Location
Alexandria, VA
Venue
1 Jones Point Dr
Start Time
8:00 AM
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Entry Fee
$50.00 – $85.00
Events
Half Donkey, Half Donkey 10k, Half Donkey 5k
Includes
T-Shirt

The Half Donkey takes place on March 6, 2027, in Alexandria, Virginia, at 1 Jones Point Dr, with a typical start time of 8:00 AM. The running event offers three distances: 1 mile, 6.2 miles, and half marathon. Entry prices range from $50.00 to $85.00.

From the Race Organizer
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.

Course & Travel Notes

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 4.1 miles from the venue in Alexandria, Virginia. The Half Donkey takes place at an elevation of 20 feet with an 8:00 AM start time, which is after the 6:33 AM sunrise. March typically brings average highs of 56°F and average lows of 35°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on 36% of days.

⛰️ 20 ft elevation☀️ Typically 56°F / 35°F · 36% chance of rain✈️ Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) — 4.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Half Donkey (Half/10k/5k) 2027 — Alexandria, VA?

Half Donkey (Half/10k/5k) 2027 — Alexandria, VA takes place on March 6, 2027. The race is held in Alexandria, Virginia.

Where is Half Donkey (Half/10k/5k) 2027 — Alexandria, VA held?

Half Donkey (Half/10k/5k) 2027 — Alexandria, VA is held at 1 Jones Point Dr in Alexandria, Virginia.

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