Running
Course Map
Detailed Course Maps can be found here.
Bag Drop
Please read very carefully! 10 Miler Bag drop will be located near the start line at Mount Vernon, start for the 10 Miler race only. We will truck the bags down to the finish line. 10 Miler bag pick up will be located at the north end of Oronoco Bay Park.
5K bag drop and bag pick up will be located at the north end of Oronoco Bay Park.
You will be able to use your CLEAR provided Tee Shirt bag for this or ask for a bag at packet pickup. (Only clear bags will be allowed to be left in Bag Drop please!) Bags must be collected post-race by 10:30am.
Restrooms
Restrooms will be available near the start/finish line. Restrooms will also be on course at the water stops.
At the Start Line
Plan to be in the start corral area and ready to run by no later than 7:45 AM. Self-seeding, placing yourself in the start area by your predicted pacer per mile, will ensure that all runners can confidently begin their race. Any final announcements and our National Anthem will be presented.
It will require approximately 3 minutes for all 5K and 7 minutes for all 10 Mile runners to be able to cross the start area and be on their way.
The timing areas will have a hard close at 8:07 AM 5K, and 8:10 AM to the 10M for start data capture. Any runners who do not cross the start mat by then will not be able to receive a finish time for their race.
Race Time Limits
The 10 Mile distance course cutoff is roughly based on a 15 minute per mile pace. This equates to a 2:30 run.
Race day pace team
To help you be successful and on target in your 2024 PNC Parkway Classic run, our very experienced Pace Team will be ready on race morning to assist. Pace Leaders will be wearing special singlet tees and carrying overhead signs showing their Pace Per Mile in the times shown here. Feel free to gather on race morning in the start area for your intended PPM and introduce yourself to these amazing Pace leaders - no need to 'sign up' to join a group!
Pace Minutes Per Mile
6:00 / Charlie and Tim
7:00 / Samson and Steve
8:00 / Julia and Dan
9:00 / Nicholas and Chris
10:00 / Emilio nad Xiuya
11:00 / Andrea and Nicheol
12:00 / Elyse and Ian
5K Walkers / Kelly Ann
Running With a Dog
Dogs on 5 foot, non-retractable leashes are permitted at all Pacers races. Dogs must be friendly, be up to date with shots, and have no history of fighting or biting. Pet owners take full responsibility for the behavior of their pet, must start towards the back, may not weave through packs of runners, must yield the right of way to other runners and must clean up after their pet.
Dogs are NOT allowed on the DASH shuttle bus to the Mount Vernon 10 mile start line.
Running With a Stroller
Pacers Running believes a fit family is a happy family and allows strollers on the race course for the GW Parkway Classic. Safety requirements include that strollers must start in the back, may not weave through packs of runners, and must always yield the right of way to other runners. For registration for stroller youngsters the guideline is that if they will remain in the stroller for 100% of the duration of the 'race' then no registration or bib number is required for them. If you anticipate that at any point that they might be moving on the course out of the stroller under their own power, then they do need to register (waiver etc ...) They also need a registration if you'd want them to be eligible for any race gift/finisher items (depending on the race).
Strollers are NOT allowed on the DASH shuttle bus to the Mount Vernon 10 mile start line.
Post Race
Pre-packaged post race refreshments and water will be available at the finish line. Please make your way through the finish area once you have collected your medal and refreshments. You will NOT be allowed to wait at the finish line for family/friends. Please plan to meet outside of the finish line area in Oronoco Park.
Post Race Beer Garden ID Check
Persons 21 years and older are able to enjoy the post-race Beer Garden. A wristband confirmed by ID check can be obtained at Packet Pickup on Friday April 26, and Saturday April 27 in the Alexandria Pacers store. Staff will also be onsite race day to check IDs for wristbands and admittance.