Registration!
Get Ready to Register for the
Fourth Annual ALX Dog Walk Event & Sustainability Festival
April 5, 2025, 7 AM - 11 AM, Old Town Alexandria, VA!
1. Registration Per Individual (with or without a dog)! – $35: Children under the age of 12 participate for free, but only registered individuals receive a draw-string Goodie Bag filled with a t-shirt sourced from a fair trade organization in Haiti and printed in the U.S., a sustainably sourced doggie bandana from a fair trade company called Global Mammas in Ghana, and other special dog and human treats.
2. Early Dog Registration: Open from 1/1/25-2/1/25 at $30 perindividual. Regular Individual Registration (with or without a dog) continues until Walk Day at $35 per person.
3. Military – Free for the First 100 to Register: The first 100 military to register receive a complimentary registration. Regular military registration is a discounted fee of $25. Please bring your military ID at check-in.
4. Students – $25: We offer students a discounted fee of $25. Please bring your student ID at check-in.
5. Families/Groups of 6+: Groups of six or more participants receive a 15% discount. Email: registration@alxdogwalk.com to receive your promo code.
6. Pre-Event Check-In 4/2/25: To simplify your Walk Day experience, we host a Pre-Event Check-In (location TBD).
7. Registration Questions: Please email: registration@alxdogwalk.com or call at 703-717-3672.
EVENT SCHEDULE AT ORONOCO BAY PARK, 100 MADISON ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA!
* 7:00 AM: Begin arriving, check-in, explore Sustainability Festival tables, enjoy a healthy bake sale and free coffee (bring your mug)!
* 8:00 AM: Welcome remarks
* 8:15 AM: Beautiful 2-mile dog walk down historic Union St and looping back to the Park along the Waterfront Walk
* 9:00 AM: Celebration, dog show & Festival fun – emceed by NBC4 Washington’s Chuck Bell
* 11:00 AM: Event concludes: Enjoy Oronoco Bay Park, the Waterfront, & explore Alexandria
THE DOG SHOW’S JUDGED COMPETITION CATEGORIES AND PRIZES!
* Twinsie (dog that most resembles its owner!)
* Best Personality
* Best Groomed
Winners of the Dog Show receive a $100 gift certificate from The Dog Store in Del Ray. Interested contestants simply strut their stuff across the main stage and our judges will select the winners.
Meet Sparky!
Meet Sparky, our adorable dog topiary mascot igniting conversation about plastic-free and sustainable living! Add this charming pooch to your doorstep and watch it grow. It’s a unique décor, party or other holiday gift – plus it’s a creative way to show support for the Walk. Order Here!
