Rock the Beat 5k

Rock the Beat 5K

Date: September 19, 2026

Location: 1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, CHESAPEAKE, VA

URL: Rock the Beat 5K

About Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)

• Prevalence: One in every 110 babies is diagnosed with a congenital heart defect (CHD)—that’s 40,000 each year!
• Current Statistics: Today, there are 2-4 million Americans living with CHD.

Mended Little Hearts of Coastal Virginia

• Mission: A chapter of the national non-profit program that empowers families affected by CHDs.
• Support: Provides peer-to-peer support, education, awareness, and advocacy.
• Resources: Connects families with needed resources to improve quality of life.
• Community Impact: Inspires hope in families of children born with CHDs.

Event Celebration

• Activities: Join us for food, fun, and fast race times.
• Events: Participate in the 8th Annual ROCK THE BEAT 5K and Kids’ 1 mile.
• Date: Saturday, September 19th.
• Awareness: Help raise CHD awareness and funds for Mended Little Hearts of Coastal Virginia.

Packet Pickup

• Date and Time: Thursday, September 17th from 4-7pm.
• Location: Kings Grant Farmer's Market.

Race Day Schedule

• 8:30am: Kick Off Ceremony.
• 8:45am: Kids 1 Mile.
• 9:30am: 5k.

Thank you for supporting “the littlest heart patients of all.”