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Saturday, April 3rd, 2027
Portsmouth Pavilion, Portsmouth VA
1 Mile · 5K
48–67°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
62–82°F
dry
2025
60–84°F
dry
2024
52–74°F
rain
2023
44–71°F
dry
2022
47–69°F
dry
2021
34–52°F
dry
2020
46–65°F
dry
2019
40–66°F
dry
2018
44–77°F
dry
2017
42–73°F
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About this race
It's time to gather up family and friends and enjoy a flat, fast, picturesque course along the Portsmouth waterfront.
After the 5K, join us in the Portsmouth Pavilion for fun family activities, dancing, refreshments and the award ceremony! Date: Saturday, April 3, 2027 Time: 1 Mile begins at 8:00 am
5k Walk/ Run begins at 8:30 am
Early Packet Pick-up: Friday, April 2, 2027, from 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m . at The Children's Museum of Virginia.
Race Day Schedule:
7:00 a.m. - Registration and Packet Pick-up Opens at Portsmouth Pavilion, 16 Crawford Circle in Portsmouth, VA.
7:40 a.m. - Registration and Packet Pick-up for 1 Mile Family Fun Run Closes.
8:00 a.m. - 1 Mile Family Fun Run Begins.
8:10 a.m. - Registration and Packet Pick-up for 5k Closes.
8:30 a.m. - 5k Walk Begins.
8:30 a.m. - 5k Run Begins.
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