Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Alexandria, VA
The course runs along the Mount Vernon Trail, a paved path beside the river that is mostly flat with wide open views. It draws a mix of people out to move their legs before the holiday table, and the race benefits a memorial scholarship fund, which gives the morning a purpose beyond the finish line.
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