Alexandria Running Festival Half Marathon and 5K
Date
05/26/2013 - 7:30am
Location
Alexandria, VA
2013 Race Start Times
- 7:30 AM -- Half Marathon
- 8:00 AM -- 5K
- 8:10 AM -- Kids' One Kilometer Fun Run
Registration Fees
Half Marathon 5K
$50 - 31 Jan $20 - 31 Jan
$55 - 28 Feb $25 - 28 Feb
$60 - 31 Mar $30 - 31 Mar
$65 - 30 Apr $35 - 30 Apr
$70 - 24 May $40 - 24 May
$75 – On Expo Day $45 - Expo Day
$80 - Race Day $50 - Race Day
$5 - 1K Kid's Fun Run
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- Registration is now open!
Course
- Half marathon, 5K, and 1K on Eisenhower Avenue, Holmes Run, and Brenman Park areas
- Free parking at the start / finish at U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 600 Dulany Street, Alexandria VA 22314 | Map with directions
- Fast, scenic, mostly flat and shaded alongside two creeks
- Includes trails, parks, and road running
- Enthusiastic aid station volunteers
- Great food and awards afterwards
- Half Marathon Map
- Half Marathon Map (PDF Version)
- 5K Map
- 5K is a National Road Racing League official event
- Kids' 1K is out'n'back on Eisenhower Avenue, completely flat
- View our Video on YouTube
- Headphone Policy
- Stroller Policy
- Race Course and Finish Line will be open for 3 1/2 hours. Please click here for more details.
Premiums
- Colorful, technical shirt
- Goodie bag with samples, coupons, & gift certificates
- Medals to all half marathon finishers
Host Hotel
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Courtyard Marriott, 2700 Eisenhower Ave.
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To obtain the special $99 rate, either:
- Call (800) 321-2211 - Ask for Marathon Charity Cooperation rate
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Register On-line
- For King Room use code: MCCMCCA
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For Double Room use code: MCCMCCB
- The cutoff for this special rate is May 3rd, 2013 at 5PM.
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To obtain the special $99 rate, either:
May 25th Events
Course Preview Run
Join the MCC Summer Training Program for a preview of the course.
Registration & Packet Pickup - USPTO, 600 Dulaney St.
Pick up your bib number, goodie bag, and race premium.
Alexandria Running Festival Expo - USPTO, 600 Dulaney St.
Planned Exhibitors include: Local Running Stores, Yoga, Massage, and Physical Therapists,
MCC Charity Partners
College of Running - USPTO, 600 Dulaney St.
Tentative Agenda includes:
Nutrition and Hydration for Runners
Injury Prevention for Runners
Running Skills Development
Athletic Massage
Pasta Dinner - Courtyard Marriott, 2700 Eisenhower Ave.
Aid Stations
- Three aid stations along the course
- 5K runners pass an aid station twice
- Half-marathoners pass aid stations six times (approximately every two miles)
- Each aid station has water and Gatorade
- First aid, course marshals, and EMS bike support on the course as well
Beneficiaries
- Race proceeds benefit MCC's Charity Partners who volunteer at our events.
Sponsors
- Please join us as a sponsor to reach thousands of runners and spectators.