Chesapeake Bank/Chesapeake Wealth Management Gloucester County Educational Foundation 3K and 8K Run/Walk and Virtual 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The Annual Chesapeake Bank/Chesapeake Wealth Management Gloucester County Educational Foundation Run/Walk is a road race conducted under the rules of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) with results provided by the Peninsula Track Club (PTC). Chesapeake Bank/Chesapeake Wealth Management is the name sponsor for this event. Proceeds are used to help support educational endeavors through the Gloucester County Educational Foundation for Gloucester County Public Schools.

📅 Important Dates

• Pre-Registration: Online only (no additional charge to pay by credit/debit card!)
• Early Bird Discount: Register by 2/26/2026 to save $5 off the regular pre-registration fee & be guaranteed an event t-shirt
• Registration Deadline: Online registration for all events closes at 11:59pm on 3/10/26

Same day registration is welcome: however, there is an increase in cost to participate.

🎟️ Packet Pickup

You can pick up your race packet on Friday, March 13, 4:30-6:00 p.m. at Gloucester High School, or on race day, 8:00-9:15 a.m.

🏅 Event Details

• 3K Run/Walk: In-person event on March 14, 2026 - Begins at 9:45 a.m.
• 8K Run/Walk: In-person event on March 14, 2026 - Begins at 9:30 a.m.
• Virtual 5K: Anywhere and anytime between February 27 and March 14, 2026 (must report results by 3/14/2026)

🏆 Awards

• 3K: Top overall male and female finishers receive a medal. Top 3 finishers in each age group receive a medal. Age groups are: 8 and under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 years & up.
• 8K: Top 3 overall male and female finishers receive cash and a medal. Top 3 finishers in each age group receive a medal. Age groups are: 8 and under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 years & up.

💫 Special Awards

• Youngest and Oldest Finishers: Male and female 8K finishers receive gift cards. Finishers must complete the race under their own power.
• Middle of the Pack Finisher: The person whose finishing time is exactly in the middle (even numbers round up) receives a gift card.

🌦️ Weather Policy

THE EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE: HOWEVER, THE GLOUCESTER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD AND GLOUCESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE RACE IF WEATHER OR COVID-19 CONDITIONS ARE DEEMED UNSAFE FOR PARTICIPANTS. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRALS. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE USED FOR THE ANNUAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR AND MINI-GRANT PROGRAMS.

🌐 More Information

For more details about the race, visit the official race page.