# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 1st Annual Del Ray .5 K!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 12:30 pm – Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Del Ray .5K: The Shortest Race for a HUGE Cause! ?


We're celebrating community and running (well, walking, or maybe just sauntering) a mere .5 kilometers—all to support a massive effort to provide Thanksgiving meals for families facing food insecurity in Alexandria. 

This year we are raising funds for the Mother of Light Center to support their mission to feed 450 familes. Every entry ticket, race entry, and raffle ticket goes straight to this incredible cause! 

Taking place outdoors in Del Ray Pizzeria's Back Parking Lot...
The "Race Track" will be part of our less-than-level asphalt. This challenging terrain does require a waiver for participation.



⏱ Schedule of Events
12:30 PM - The Party Starts! Food & drink specials, live music kicks off, cornhole open for play, and raffle ticket sales begin.

2:00 PM - The Del Ray .5K "Race" Time! Line up for the glorious dash across the parking lot.

3:00 PM - Raffle Drawing! Enter for a chance to win cool prizes, all for a great cause.

3:30 PM Last call for food & drinks.



?️ How to Participate
Your contribution directly helps a family enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner!

Entry Ticket (Required): Your ticket grants you entry to the party either as a spectator or a participant.

Race Registration & Waiver: Sign up to "run" the .5K! This fee includes your official bib and helps us raise extra funds for the cause. * MUST be 18 or older *

Raffle Tickets: Purchase tickets for a chance to win prizes
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/1st-annual-del-ray-5-k/200029189735045
- **Event Categories**: sports, nonprofit, entertainment, thanksgiving, parties, music, live-music, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 47

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Alexandria
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2218 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, United States, Virginia 22301
- **lat**: 38.82602
- **long**: -77.05876
- **full address**: 2218 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, United States, Virginia 22301

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 1st Annual Del Ray .5 K! being held?
  - **A:** 1st Annual Del Ray .5 K! takes place on Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 12:30 pm to Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 03:30 pm at 2218 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA, United States, Virginia 22301.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 1st Annual Del Ray .5 K!?
  - **A:** 1st Annual Del Ray .5 K! is organized by Del Ray Pizzeria.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 1st Annual Del Ray .5 K! is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alexandria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 1st Annual Del Ray .5 K! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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