Where can I find the PNC Alexandria Half Half Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksPNC Alexandria Half Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
PNC Alexandria Half Half Marathon at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 59/100
- Evidence depth
- 37 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
PNC Alexandria Half Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside, Waterfront
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the PNC Alexandria Half Half Marathon?
The PNC Alexandria Half Half Marathon is described as rolling.
Where does the PNC Alexandria Half Half Marathon route go?
The PNC Alexandria Half Half Marathon route starts at Old Town Alexandria, on King Street in front of City Hall / Market Square (301 King St.); the half marathon and 5K both start at 7:00 a.m and finishes on North Union Street in Old Town Alexandria, near the Potomac waterfront. Underfoot, expect paved roads through Old Town and along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. It passes Old Town Alexandria, Market Square, King Street, George Washington Memorial Parkway and Potomac River. 13.1 miles through the heart of Old Town Alexandria plus nearly 10 miles of scenic out-and-back running along the George Washington Memorial Parkway, which extends beyond the city limits before returning to Alexandria.
What should runners know on race day for the PNC Alexandria Half Half Marathon?
Significant Old Town road closures on race morning, with intersections along the route closed to cross traffic from around 6:00 a.m.; southbound Washington Street diverts to northbound, with roads reopening as runners pass and full reopening by approximately 11:40 a.m.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Parkland
- Riverside
- Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Community
- Charity
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field size
- The 2025 edition drew roughly 5,800 registrants across all events (about 3,675 half marathon, 1,788 5K, and 326 Kids Dash), with approximately 4,500 finishers across the half and 5K.
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Qualification status
- USATF Certified half marathon road course; eligible as a Boston Marathon qualifier.
Race day logistics
- Closed roads
- Significant Old Town road closures on race morning, with intersections along the route closed to cross traffic from around 6:00 a.m.; southbound Washington Street diverts to northbound, with roads reopening as runners pass and full reopening by approximately 11:40 a.m.
Access and course status
- Start
- Old Town Alexandria, on King Street in front of City Hall / Market Square (301 King St.); the half marathon and 5K both start at 7:00 a.m.
- Finish
- Finish on North Union Street in Old Town Alexandria, near the Potomac waterfront.
Course facts
- Course type
- Out And Back
- Surface
- Paved roads through Old Town and along the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
- Landmarks
- Old Town Alexandria, Market Square, King Street, George Washington Memorial Parkway, Potomac River, North Union Street waterfront
- Notable features
- Since its inception as the Parkway Classic in 1984, the event has raised close to $1 million for local and regional charities
- the race supports the Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys & Girls Club of Alexandria
- 13.1 miles through the heart of Old Town Alexandria plus nearly 10 miles of scenic out-and-back running along the George Washington Memorial Parkway, which extends beyond the city limits before returning to Alexandria
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 20°CTypical temperature
- 22 kphTypical wind
- 0 mmTypical rainfall
- 59Favourability /100