When
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Where
1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake VA
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
66–80°F · some rain risk
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2025
60–83°F
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2024
68–79°F
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2023
59–79°F
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2022
66–87°F
dry
2021
69–86°F
dry
2020
61–68°F
dry
2019
62–70°F
dry
2018
69–85°F
dry
2017
70–81°F
dry
2016
74–83°F
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About this race
Race Overview
- Date: September 19, 2026
- Location: 1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, CHESAPEAKE, VA
- Event: 8th Annual ROCK THE BEAT 5K and Kids’ 1 mile
- Website: Rock the Beat 5K
About Congenital Heart Defects
- Statistics: One in every 110 babies is diagnosed with a congenital heart defect (CHD)—that’s 40,000 each year!
- Impact: Today, there are 2-4 million Americans living with CHD.
- Support: Mended Little Hearts of Coastal Virginia empowers families affected by CHDs.
- Resources: They provide peer-to-peer support, education, awareness, and more.
Event Activities
- Join us: Enjoy food, fun, and fast race times.
- Raise Awareness: Participate to raise CHD awareness and funds.
- Volunteers Needed: Help us celebrate the littlest heart patients of all.
- Thank You: Your support makes a difference!
Packet Pickup Information
- Date: Thursday, September 17th
- Time: 4-7pm
- Location: Kings Grant Farmer's Market
- Alternate Pickup: Available on race morning if you can't make it.
Race Day Schedule
- 8:30am: Kick Off Ceremony
- 8:45am: Kids 1 Mile
- 9:20am: 5k Start
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