1st Street, Virginia Beach VA
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
K5K - A Run for Kendra
Event Overview
- Purpose: Join us for our 14th Annual run/walk to honor and celebrate the life of Kendra R. Atherton and to raise money for a scholarship fund in her name to benefit college students who have lost a parent to cancer, and who display the qualities possessed by Kendra.
- Scholarships: As of today, the k5k: A Run for Kendra has awarded over $155,000 in scholarships to students who have lost a parent to cancer.
Event Details
- Location: NEW LOCATION: 1st Street Jetty, Virginia Beach Boardwalk
- Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 9am
- Format: Virginia Beach Boardwalk or Virtually
- After Party: Join us for our after party at The Shack after the race is over! The Shack is located at 712 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
Virtual Participation
- Accessibility: Whether you live in the area or are 500 miles away, you now have the opportunity to run/walk the k5k wherever you are!
- Follow Us: Follow us on Facebook to get connected with our race no matter if you are participating in-person or virtually.
- Instructions: When you sign up for our virtual event, you will also receive emails with instructions on how to post your results.
- Results: Virtual results can be posted at any time during the month of November.
Who Can Participate
- Open to All: The k5k: A Run for Kendra is for absolutely everyone!!
- Registration Prices:
- 12 & Under: $20: Price increases to $25 on 11/1
- Student (13-24): $30: Price increases to $35 on 11/1
- Adult (25+): $35: Price increases to $40 on 11/1
- Packet Pick-Up: Packet Pick-Up will be from 3-6pm ET on Friday, November 21st at Running Etc. (1940 Laskin Rd UNIT 302, Virginia Beach, VA 23454).
- Reminders: It’s NEVER TOO EARLY to register FAMILY and FRIENDS!
Fun Element
- Run with your pet!
- Dress your pet in PINK!
- Have fun!
More Information
- Website: For more information, visit K5K - A Run for Kendra.
