Run at the Boathouse 10k
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Event overview
The Run at the Boathouse on January 3, 2026 is a community running event at Daingerfield Island, 1 Marina Dr., Alexandria, VA. The event offers the following distances:
- 5k
- 10k
The course is a paved out-and-back route along the Mount Vernon Trail. It is described as fairly flat with no major elevation gains. A virtual race option is available. Walkers and strollers are welcome. The event counts toward the organizer’s Year-Long 5k, 10k, Back of the Pack Series, and Winter Series.
Race details
The event is chip timed. Registered runners receive a finisher’s medal and a technical (DriFit) event shirt; shirts are guaranteed for those registered before December 17. There will be one water station on the 5k course at about mile 1.55 and three water stations on the 10k course at approximately miles 1.55, 3.1, and 4.65. Gatorade will be available at some water stations. Restrooms are available onsite at the marina and parking is available at Daingerfield Island along the George Washington Parkway - GPS 38.830763, -77.041974.
Packet pickup is available at the event; organizers recommend arriving early for check-in. Final race results with series points are posted on the organizer’s website on the Monday after the race and live results are available during the event. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to top finishers in specified age categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.