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Finish by 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a pleasant walk through lovely parts of western Alexandria on a trail that is either 10 km (6.2 miles) or 5 km (3.1 miles) in length depending on your preference. The trail will follow Holmes Run for roughly 3 km and will provide interesting views of other neighborhoods in western Alexandria and a small part of nearby Fairfax County. The trail will be mostly on paved trails and sidewalks and is rated 2 because it is generally flat with moderate hills. (If weather and stream conditions are not conducive to a safe walk along the planned trail, the WDCAVC reserves the right to provide an alternate trail that will not leave walkers waterlogged.) The trail is not suitable for wheel chairs and strollers. Water and restrooms will be available at the Start/Finish Point. Restaurants will be available partway through the 10 km trail.
There is no pre-registration for this event. All participants must register at the start point and carry a start card. Participation is free. You may register to walk for an award from a previous WDCAVC event by paying $4.00 (includes IVV credit). For those who wish IVV credit only, the fee is $3.00.
Fees will not be refunded for those who do not participate.
From the south or west via I - 395: Take Exit 3 (VA 236/Duke St.) east toward Alexandria. Just past Landmark Center on the left, you pass beneath Van Dorn St. Continue east on Duke St. for about 1/2 mile to the 5th traffic light at North Pickett St. (Be careful, because the 4th light is S. Pickett St.). Turn left at N. Pickett St. and go 1/2 block north past the CVS store. Turn right at the Beatley Library sign to go into the parking lot.
From the east via I - 95/I - 495 (Capital Beltway): Take Exit 176 (VA 241/Telegraph Rd.) north toward Alexandria. Continue on Telegraph until you follow a 270-degree ramp around to go west on VA 236 (Duke St.). Continue west on Duke St. for about 2 1/2 miles, turning right in the parking lot to the Beatley Library soon after you pass the Foxchase shopping center.
PARKING:
In order to provide adequate space for regular library patrons, please park in the two rows of parking farthest away from the library (closest to the CVS store).
If you want to earn an extra 1 km of IVV distance credit, park your car at the Foxchase shopping center. If you do so, walk from your car to Duke St., turn right to walk past Harris Teeter and across a stream. The library is the next building on the right. After you have enjoyed your walk, be sure to tell the WDCAVC volunteer stamping your IVV books that you parked at the shopping center, thereby earning the additional 1 km of distance credit.
METRORAIL ACCESS: None.
Everyone is welcome. Participants may walk, jog, or run. An adult must accompany children under 12. Pets are allowed on the trails but not in buildings. The city of Alexandria has leash and pet clean-up laws.
This event will be held regardless of most weather conditions.
Carry water so you can stay properly hydrated.