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Alexandria to host inaugural breast cancer 5K at Cameron Run park

By James Cullum
There will be a Breast Cancer 5K at Cameron Run Regional Park, Lake Cook (4001 Eisenhower Avenue) on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 (via City of Alexandria)

Alexandria will host its first-ever Breast Cancer 5K at Lake Cook in Cameron Run Regional Park next month.

Participants can walk or run at the October 5 event at 4001 Eisenhower Avenue, which will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration costs $25 per person and is open for anyone ages 10 and up, according to the city’s Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities.

“Alexandria is coming together for a powerful cause,” the city said in a release. “This new event is more than a walk or run—it’s a chance to raise awareness, celebrate survivors, and honor those we’ve lost. Whether you’re running for time, walking with friends, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps shine a light of hope and solidarity in our city.”

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The city stated that the funds raised will be allocated toward breast cancer research and education.

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  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.