Neptune’s 8K Race

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join us for Neptune’s 8K Race — one of the area’s oldest and most beloved races! Enjoy ocean views as you travel along our fast and flat course during this beginner-level friendly race.

📍 Race Course

• Starting Point: Virginia Beach Boardwalk at 33rd Street.
• Route: Moves over to Atlantic Avenue for miles 2-4.
• Finish Line: 31st Street Park.

🎁 Each Runner Will Receive

• Swag: Neptune Festival T-Shirt.
• Medal: Neptune’s 8K Race Finisher Medal.
• Entertainment: Course Entertainment.
• Entry: One ticket to Neptune’s International Sandsculpting Championship.
• Post Race Party: Includes pizza, beer, hard seltzer, non-alcoholic beverages, DJ, and more!

🕒 Race Day Timeline

• 6:30-7:30AM: Late Registration and Packet Pickup in 31st Street Park.
• 7:40AM: Warm up at Start Line on the Boardwalk at 33rd Street.
• 8:00AM: National Anthem, Wheelchair Start, Runners right after.
• 9:30AM: Post Race Party, Awards (Top 3 male/female/overall announced).
• 9:45AM: Kid’s Crab Crawler (start on Atlantic Avenue).
• 11:00AM: Post-Race Party Ends.

📦 Packet Pickup

Friday, September 26
3:00pm-8:00PM
Smartmouth Pilot House
313 32nd Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Saturday, September 27
6:30AM-7:30AM
31st Street Park
31st Street & Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach Oceanfront

📋 Important Notes

If you are unable to make packet pickup and would like to have a friend or family member pick it up for you, make sure that person has a copy (either on phone or printout) of your registration confirmation when they arrive at packet pickup. If you plan to consume alcohol at the post race party, you will need to get your ID checked to receive a wristband. We will conduct ID checks and put a wristband on at Smartmouth during packet pickup and on race day in 31st Street Park.

🎉 Additional Festivities

Also join us for our Boardwalk Weekend Festivities, which include everything from the Neptune’s Art & Craft Show, International Sandsculpting Championship, and Grand Parade, to over 20 FREE concerts, Beach Yoga & Fitness Experience, Poseidon’s Playground Family Fun Zone, and so much more!

🔗 Registration Link

For more information and to register, visit Neptune’s 8K Race Registration Page.