When
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Where
1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake VA
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
About this race
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.”
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