ALX Dog Walk 2025: A Celebration of Community, Sustainability, and Pawsome Fun!
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The ALX Dog Walk is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever! It will be a morning of fun, community, and inspiration as we take steps towards a plastic-free, sustainable future. This year, the event is packed with something for everyone: from walking with your furry friends to connecting with eco-conscious organizations, to exploring a fascinating art show – there’s a whole lot to look forward to. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 7 AM to 11 AM in the charming Old Town Alexandria.
NBC4’s Chuck Bell will be emcee, a guide through an action-packed morning that celebrates the commitment to living plastic-free and sustainably and building a community that cares. The ALX Dog Walk is all about creating a positive impact through collaboration, and this year’s event promises to inspire and educate as we work together for a cleaner, greener future.
What’s in store for Walk Day?
* 2-Mile Dog Walk: Stroll down historic Union Street and along the picturesque Waterfront Walk, with exciting surprises along the way from the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and The Alexandria Singers!
* Goodie Bag: All participants will receive a sustainably sourced goodie bag featuring a t-shirt sewn by a fair trade company in Haiti and printed in the U.S., a dog bandana made by a fair trade company in Ghana called Global Mamas, and other eco-friendly treats.
* Sustainability Festival: Learn about organizations from across the DMV, including American University Kogod School of Business’ MS Sustainability Management Program to the City of Alexandria’s Eco-City program, this festival highlights the best in eco-conscious products and initiatives.
* Spring2ACTion Nonprofit Village: Meet up to 40 nonprofits, including Alices Kids, Period 101, Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail, Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, Washington Philharmonic Association, and many more. These nonprofits have committed to learning how to set-up plastic-free/recycled plastic tables that showcase their impactful work for the community.
* Dog Show & Prizes: Don’t miss the dog show! Prizes will be awarded for Twinsie (dog that resembles its owner), Best Personality, and Best Groomed.
* Plastic-Art Show & Cash Awards: Celebrate creativity with a special Plastic Art Competition that features artwork made from plastic. Three artists will be awarded cash prizes by our distinguished judges from ALX Dog Walk (Lisa Novick, ALX Dog Walk Board Member), Sustainability Matters (Andrea McGimsey, Executive Director), and the Plastic Pollution Coalition (Dianna Cohen, renowned plastic artist and Co-Founder of the Plastic Pollution Coalition).
* Biggest Eco-Products Display: Explore a wide array of plastic-free and sustainable products across categories like household cleaning, personal care, kitchen, dog care, kids, and more. Experience the alternatives to plastic that can make a positive impact on both our health and the environment.
* Pawsome Activities: From a DJ spinning tunes with bubbles to dog tattoos, portraits, obstacle courses, and park games with prizes—there’s something for every dog lover and their furry friend to enjoy.
* FREE Coffee: Thanks to Hypergoat Coffee Roasters, the first 400 walkers with a mug will enjoy complimentary coffee to fuel the fun!
* Plastic-Free/Recycled Plastic Event: As part of our commitment to sustainability, we encourage participants to BYOB – Bring Your Own Water Bottle! Help us keep the event free of single-use plastics. We’re also composting all trash at the event.
To honor our military’s service, each year we we offer complimentary registrations for the first 100 active/retired military personnel (use promo code MILITARY and bring your ID at check-in). Students can register with the promo code STUDENT for a special discount (bring your student ID at check-in).
Group discounts are also available, and to learn more email: [email protected] For general inquiries, contact: [email protected] or call 703-717-3672.
ALX Dog Walk thanks the following sponsors: The Sponsor Pack for this year’s Walk includes incredible companies: Top Dog Sponsors: Zebra Press, NBC Washington, WTOP News, and Noel Yameogo with Morgan Stanley; Pack Sponsors:The Dog Store, and Posh Pets; Tail Wagger Sponsors: Dominion Energy, Ten Thousand Villages Alexandria, Veterinary Emergency Group; and, PlayZone Sponsors: Monster Organics, Elpaw Veterinary Clinic, EarthingWell, LLC, and ToteBagFactory.
Come out for a morning of connection, fun, and positive change—because together, we can make the world a better place, one paw at a time.
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