Neptune’s 8K Race

Neptune’s 8K Race

Join us for Neptune’s 8K Race — one of the area’s oldest and most beloved races! Enjoy ocean views as you travel along our fast and flat course during this beginner-level friendly race. Neptune's 8K Race begins on Atlantic Avenue just outside of Neptune's Park at 31st Street, moves north on Atlantic Avenue before turning at 37th Street to run all the way south and around Rudee Loop, then back north again to finish at 30th Street with a post-race party in Neptune's Park at 31st Street.

Each Runner Will Receive:

• Neptune Festival T-Shirt
• Neptune’s 8k Race Finisher Medal
• Course Entertainment
• One ticket to Neptune’s International Sandsculpting Championship
• Post Race Party in 31st Street Park (includes pizza, beer, hard seltzer, non-alcoholic beverages, DJ, and more!)

RACE DAY TIMELINE

• 6:30-7:30AM – Late Registration (if available) and Packet Pickup in 31st Street Park
• 7:40AM – Warm up at Start Line on Atlantic Avenue, 30th Street
• 8:00AM – National Anthem, Wheelchair Start, Runners right after
• 9:30AM – Post Race Party, Awards (Top 3 male/female/overall announced, all other awards will be mailed upon certification)
• 9:45AM – Kid’s Crab Crawler (start on Atlantic Avenue)
• 11:00AM – Post-Race Party Ends

PACKET PICKUP

• Friday, September 25
  3:00pm-8:00PM
  Smartmouth Pilot House
  313 32nd Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
• Saturday, September 26
  6:30AM-7:30AM
  31st Street Park
  31st Street & Atlantic Avenue
  Virginia Beach Oceanfront