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PNC Alexandria Half (formerly GW Parkway Classic)
PNC Alexandria Half (formerly GW Parkway Classic) is a half marathon and 5K event held in Alexandria, Virginia. It is usually held in April; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 5,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- April
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Field size
- ~5,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- April (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 5,000 runners
- Course
- Gently rolling, slight net downhill, ~300 ft gain
- Registration
- pacersevents.com
- Official website
- parkwayclassic.com
About the PNC Alexandria Half (formerly GW Parkway Classic)
Northern Virginia's signature spring race, run by Pacers Events, sends runners down the scenic George Washington Parkway into historic Old Town Alexandria. Long a beloved 10-miler, it expanded to a half marathon in 2025.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Northern Virginia's marquee spring race; scenic GW Parkway point-to-point finishing in historic Old Town Alexandria
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PNC Alexandria Half (formerly GW Parkway Classic): common questions
- When is the PNC Alexandria Half (formerly GW Parkway Classic)?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in April. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the PNC Alexandria Half (formerly GW Parkway Classic) held?
- In Alexandria, Virginia.
- What distances does the PNC Alexandria Half (formerly GW Parkway Classic) offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the PNC Alexandria Half (formerly GW Parkway Classic)?
- About 5,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the PNC Alexandria Half (formerly GW Parkway Classic)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at pacersevents.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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