Neptune’s 8K Race
Virginia Beach, VA
Sat, Sep 25, 2027
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Saturday, September 25th, 2027
3001 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach VA
67–76°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
72–82°F
rain
2024
71–77°F
dry
2023
66–71°F
dry
2022
64–82°F
dry
2021
63–73°F
dry
2020
68–75°F
rain
2019
69–88°F
dry
2018
74–84°F
dry
2017
72–76°F
rain
2016
66–73°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 25
Rain likely · 61–71°F
Saturday, Sep 25starts near 61°F · 48% chance of rain · wind up to 27 mph
About this race
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.
Neptune's 8K Race begins on Atlantic Avenue just outside of Neptune's Park at 31st Street, moves north on Atlantic Avenue before turning at 37th Street to run all the way south and around Rudee Loop, then back north again to finish at 30th Street with a post-race party in Neptune's Park at 31st Street.
Each Runner Will Receive:
- Neptune Festival T-Shirt
- Neptune’s 8k Race Finisher Medal
- Course Entertainment
- One ticket to Neptune’s International Sandsculpting Championship
- Post Race Party in 31st Street Park (includes pizza, beer, hard seltzer, non-alcoholic beverages, DJ, and more!)
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!
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