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Great views! Loads of restaurants! Outdoor seating!
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Alexandria Waterfront
Year Round Walk
SN: 129647 - 2026 / Y2854
From Thu, Jan 1st, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026
Start box available: Open 7 days a week, 7 am - 4 pm.
Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option
Alexandria, Virginia
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
| Special programs Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail CC: Alexandria, City of |
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Event comments
Explore Old Town Alexandria at your own pace, anytime. See the sites George Washington frequented. Walk along the cobblestone streets. Learn about the history, civil war, and people. Walk down picturesque alleys and along the waterfront. From museums, churches, and libraries to historic landmarks, alleyways, and a great many restaurant and eateries.
Rating: 1A, Distance: 6, 10km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Medium |
Event information
Both 6K and 10K trails have limited elevation gain. Walkers will enjoy scenic views of the Alexandria Waterfront and several waterfront parks. Participants will also cross a half-mile pedestrian bridge over Great Hunting Creek. Also on the route is the Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery. The longer trail includes additional footage along the Alexandria waterfront.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
OSB - First register for the event
The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.
This event also has a physical start box. These are the driving directions:
FROM EITHER MARYLAND OR VIRGINIA ON THE CAPITAL BELTWAY (I-95/I-495): Drive toward Alexandria and take exit 177A (US-1 South; Fort Belvoir). Merge to the left at Huntingdon Ave. Turn left to drive on Huntingdon for one block to Fort Hunt Road. Turn right to drive south on Fort Hunt Road for about one mile to the second traffic light, which is Belle View Blvd. Turn left to drive east on Belle View Blvd. for about two blocks. Bread and Water Company is at the far end of the shopping center on the left.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Bread and Water Company, 1512 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria VA 22307 |
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This event has a remote start.
After registering, it's about a 2-mile drive to start. Jones Point Park, 1 Jones Point, Alexandria VA 22314.
PLEASE do not mix and match between the two registration methods. It will confuse you and the club. Choose one, OSB or PSB, to complete the event.
Northern Virginia Volksmarchers (AVA-0151)
Event website: www.NorthernVirginiaVolksmarchers.club
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