PNC Alexandria Half Marathon Returns April 26 

The PNC Alexandria Half Marathon returns next weekend, bringing runners through Old Town and along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Residents and visitors should expect significant road closures beginning early Sunday morning, with some closures starting Saturday. 

Key Closures: 

Saturday, April 25 (7:30 a.m. through Sunday, April 26 at approximately 1 p.m.) 

• 500 block of N. Union St.  
• 100–200 block of Pendleton St.  

Sunday, April 26 

• 2:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.  

  • 600–800 blocks of N. Fairfax St.  
  • 100–300 blocks of Madison St. (100 block reopening may be delayed)  

• 5:30 a.m.  

  • Southbound traffic on Washington St. will be diverted northbound at Alfred St.  

• 6:00 a.m.  

  • All intersections along the race route will be closed to cross traffic  
  • Roads will reopen as runners pass, beginning around 8:30 a.m.  
  • All roadways are expected to reopen by approximately 11:40 a.m.  

Additional Traffic Impacts: 

• Southbound Washington St. will close at Gibbon St. (Gibbon remains open for detours)  
• Officers will assist with traffic flow during breaks in runners  
• Flagging operations will assist residents in the 1200 block of S. Washington St.  
• Officers will direct ramp traffic from Church St. to northbound Columbus St.  

This race extends beyond city limits along the George Washington Memorial Parkway before returning to Alexandria. 

Due to the number of closures, not all affected streets are listed above. Residents are encouraged to review the race map for full details and plan travel accordingly. 

To see the course maps or more information on the race visit the PNC Half Marathon website.