Part of the George Washington Parkway was closed to accommodate a race through Old Town Alexandria, Virginia Sunday morning.
The George Washington Parkway Classic starts at 8 a.m. and the kids race starts at 10:30 a.m. The parkway is closed from Mount Vernon to Old Town Alexandria, according to U.S. Park police.
The roadway reopened around 10:30 a.m.
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The race includes a 5K, 10K and a 600-meter dash for kids. More information is available on the event’s website.
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