Tidewater Striders Annual Picnic

Celebrating Children is a free community event in April highlighting Child Abuse Prevention Month and Month of the Military Child offered by the City of Virginia Beach, GrowSmart and the Department of Parks and Recreation. As part of this event, families and children are encouraged to participate in a Fun Run at Mt. Trashmore Park. After the Fun Run, family resource exhibitors will be on-site with children's activities and information to share, along with entertainment, mascots, and inflatables.

The Norfolk State University Foundation, Inc. is thrilled to present the annual Green & Gold 5k and Kids Fun Run, coupled with a Health and Wellness Expo, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, on the Norfolk State University campus at Dick Price Stadium. This year marks the 5th anniversary of this exhilarating event, featuring several exciting new elements: a professionally timed run/walk with RFID bib tracking starting and finishing within the stadium, a revamped course that winds through the heart of the campus, a kids fun run, participant awards, as well as brand-new race swag and a finisher medal!

The day will kick off with an invigorating warm-up session leading into the 5K at 9 a.m. The Kids Fun Run, open to children aged 2-12 (onsite sign-up required), will take place on the stadium track at 11 a.m. The Health and Wellness Expo will offer blood pressure and health screenings, along with information and demonstrations from local wellness vendors and organizations, benefiting participants, spectators, and the local community alike.

Rally your team and don your most spirited Green & Gold gear as this event is more than just a run—it’s an opportunity to make a significant impact by raising funds for student success and promoting health awareness. Whether you're cheering from the sidelines, walking, jogging, or running, every step you take helps empower education and build brighter futures.

Join us for the inaugural NSUF Green & Gold KIDS FUN RUN!

The Norfolk State University Foundation, Inc will host this event on the campus of Norfolk State University at Dick Price Stadium in conjunction with our fifth annual 5k Run/Walk fundraiser. Bring out your kids to share in the fun while encouraging movement and exercise and promote healthy behaviors in our youth.

The morning starts at 9 a.m. with the 5k Run/Walk and Health and Wellness Expo* and the KIDS FUN RUN will kick off at 11 a.m..

AGES: 2 - 12 years old

DISTANCE: 100 meters on the Dick Price Stadium track

COST: Registration is FREE

LOCATION: Norfolk State University

Music, fun, freebies and healthy snacks provided.

Come dressed in your favorite GREEN/GOLD gear!

*The Health and Wellness Expo will include local and national vendors to provide health information regarding exercise, diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and sickle cell. The NSU Nursing Department will be onsite performing blood pressure screenings.

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/31/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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17th Annual Eggleston OK5K & 1 Mile Run, Walk & Roll

The Eggleston OK5K & 1 Mile Run, Walk & Roll is more than a race—it’s a celebration of community, inclusion, and possibility. Join us for a memorable morning on the beautiful campus of Virginia Wesleyan University, where every step helps make a difference right here in Hampton Roads.

This event is open to individuals of all mobilities and abilities. With a completely paved and accessible course, the OK5K welcomes runners, walkers, wheelchair participants, families with strollers, and anyone who wants to move at their own pace. Along the way, you might even spot some of Eggleston’s incredible employees and program participants cheering you on—or rolling right beside you.

Why We Run, Walk & Roll

Since 1955, Eggleston has been dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for adults with disabilities through training, employment, recreation, and residential services. The OK5K & 1 Mile Run, Walk & Roll is one of Eggleston’s primary fundraising event, and all proceeds directly support our mission.

Funds raised benefit adults with disabilities in Hampton Roads, with a special focus on Eggleston’s Day Support Programs and Brain Injury Services. These programs provide life-enriching supports that promote independence, personal growth, and community connection. Eggleston’s Brain Injury Services use both case management and a clubhouse model to help individuals achieve their personal goals, while Day Support Programs offer engaging, year-round services designed to enhance quality of life.

Make an Impact—Have Fun Doing It

When you participate in the OK5K & 1 Mile events, you’re helping people with disabilities with every step, stride, roll, and cheer. Plus, it’s a great time for the whole family—featuring music, kid-friendly activities, fun prizes, and more.

You won’t want to miss this inclusive, feel-good event. Come move with purpose, celebrate abilities of all kinds, and help Eggleston continue making a lasting impact in our community.

June 12th

PACKET PICK-UP

When: Friday, June 12, 2026 from 11AM-6PM at

Where: Eggleston Corporate Office (5145 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk 23502)

June 13th

RACE DAY

When: Saturday, June 13th, 2026

• 7:00 AM – Doors Open for Registration

• 8:00AM – 1 Mile Run/Walk

• 8:45AM – 5K Run/Walk

• 10:00AM – Post Race Celebration

Where: Virginia Wesleyan University, Batten Student Center

5817 Wesleyan Drive

Virginia Beach, VA 23455