Half Donkey

MAR

6

2027

Morning trail races on the Mount Vernon Trail from Jones Point Park leading into Old Town for the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Sat 6 Mar 2027

Alexandria, District of Columbia , Virginia

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Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Half Donkey Half : Jones Point Park, Alexandria

The Half Donkey Half is a morning trail event on the first Saturday in March that leads into Old Town Alexandria's St. Patrick's Day Parade in the afternoon. All distances start and finish at Jones Point Park beneath the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and run south on the paved Mount Vernon Trail along the Potomac.

Distances

Half marathon out and back on the Mount Vernon Trail with the river beside you.
10K out and back on the Mount Vernon Trail, finishing in time for the parade.
5K family distance that can be walked or run, including stroller friendly options.

The course is an out-and-back paved trail that remains open to other runners and cyclists; participants are asked to keep right and pass on the left. Support includes aid stations on the trail, chip timing and results, live GPS tracking on Geo.Racing, a race shirt and a finisher medal. Awards are given to the top three men and women in each distance.

Logistics note: parking at Jones Point Park is limited and the King Street Old Town Metro station is about two miles away. The event is produced by Old Dominion Racing and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade or the City of Alexandria. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.