We’re so excited to see you TOMORROW, Saturday, April 18, 7 AM – 11 AM for our 2-mile dog walk and festival celebration! The Walk starts promptly at 8:15 AM.
Location & Check-In Tomorrow The event is at Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St. The Walk starts at 8:15 AM. Walk Day check-in opens at 7 AM. Stop by the registration tables on Pendleton St next to Oronoco Bay Park to pick up your awesome swag bag with our official T-shirt, dog bandana, and more!
What to Bring Tomorrow will be a warm day, so bring a reusable water bottle for yourself and water for your pup! The Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail are hosting an aluminum canned water fundraiser. Other on-site beverage options include free coffee for the first 500 people to bring a mug and a lemonade stand hosted by the Girl Scouts and to benefit the nonprofit Sustainability Matters.
Doggie Fashion Show This year’s Dog Show theme is ‘chic wedding fashion’! Dress your pup to impress and compete for prizes – the top three most creative pups walk away with a $100 gift card from Founding Farmers Alexandria and Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent! To participate in the contest, make sure you’re at the main tent by 9:30 AM.
Military, Student, Group Discounts! We love providing complimentary participation to the first 150 military who register and students and groups receive discounts too. Kids 12 and under walk for free! Just use the promo code “MILITARY” and “STUDENT” at the check out. IDs required at check-in.
Fundraising Pages Active Through Monday! Thank you to everyone who has formed and/or donated to a Walk team! You’re making such a huge impact on the ALX Dog Walk’s sustainability efforts and the AWLA. Even though the top fundraising team will be decided at the Walk, the fundraising page be active through Monday, April 20 in case you’re still compelled to give. Thank you so much for being a part of this event!
Bark on!
If you’re looking for a multifaceted event that provides fun, creativity, a fitness component, and quality time with your best furry friend, the ALX Dog Walk event has it all! - Participant
ALX Dog Walk & Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
Unite for a 2026 Celebration of Pets and the Planet!
Two Missions. One Powerful Event.
The ALX Dog Walk event returns on April 18, 2026, with an exciting new collaboration and an expanded mission!
This April, we’re partnering with the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) to unite two powerful causes—promoting plastic-free/sustainable living and animal welfare—for one joyful, community-wide celebration of pets and the planet.
Proceeds from the 2026 ALX Dog Walk will support both ALX Dog Walk’s year-round sustainability education efforts and the AWLA’s work for Alexandria’s animals. Together, every step makes a difference—whether it’s educating about single-use plastics or supporting pets in need. Together, we’re walking toward a cleaner, kinder world.
2026 Honored Speaker, Mayor Alyia Gaskins, City of Alexandria
We’re thrilled to welcome back, Mayor Alyia Gaskins, a tenacious fighter for families, communities, and health equity. Mayor Gaskins, the first African American woman to serve as the Mayor of Alexandria, was elected in 2024 and is dedicated to building a healthier, more prosperous Alexandria for all.
Alyia graduated from Vanderbilt University, where she majored in medicine, health, and society. She earned a master’s degree in public health at the University of Pittsburgh and further honed her policy chops with a master’s in urban planning at Georgetown and a Professional Certificate in Municipal Finance from the University of Chicago.
Alyia lives on the West End with her husband, son, daughter, and her adorable beagle.
2026 Emcee, Chuck Bell,
NBC4 Washington Storm Team4
We’re thrilled to welcome back Chuck Bell, NBC4 Washington’s Storm Team4 Meteorologist, as Emcee for the fifth year in a row at the ALX Dog Walk on April 18, 2026!
When he’s not tracking storms, Chuck is hitting the pavement as an avid distance runner—he’s completed the Marine Corps Marathon three times and plans to keep that streak going! On sunny days, you might spot him cruising through downtown D.C. in his beloved 1962 Corvette, which he’s proudly owned for 15 years (top down, of course!).
Chuck lives in Washington, D.C., with his husband Eric and their two adorable pups, Krazy Kyle and Queen Isabella. We’re so grateful to have Chuck as part of our pack again—he brings the perfect forecast of fun, energy, and heart to our event every year!
2026 Emcee, Monte Durham, Salon Monte & "Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta"
Monte began his style and beauty career as a personal shopper for Saks, Newman Marcus, and Woodward & Lothrop. He later attended the prestigious Graham Webb Academy International Academy of Hair, where his talent earned him an invitation to complete his education at Graham Webb Academy U.K. in platform styling.
After returning to the the U.S., Monte became a hair stylist at the Saks Salon, and then joined Elizabeth Arden Red Door as Salon Manager. He became the Cultural Trainer and spearheaded the openings of Red Door salons across the country.
Monte’s love of styling brides earned him the coveted Most Preferred Makeup and Bridal Hairstylist 2000 by Washingtonian Magazine. Monte’s wealth of experience landed him the role of Fashion Director on TLC’s “Say Yes To The Dress Atlanta,” where he filmed for over ten years.
Join Our 2026 Sponsor Pack!
Stand alongside these esteemed partners making a difference for our pets and planet! Sponsorship opportunities now open!
