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27 events in Virginia Beach, Virginia

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find 5k events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

  • 2026 Arrowhead Elementary School Fun Run [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 07, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Lace Up, Chiefs! Our 2nd Annual 5K Fun Run is Back!

    Get ready to hit the pavement for a purpose! Arrowhead Elementary School is thrilled to announce our 2nd Annual 5K Fun Run & Walk. Whether you’re a...

    Lace Up, Chiefs! Our 2nd Annual 5K Fun Run is Back!

    Get ready to hit the pavement for a purpose! Arrowhead Elementary School is thrilled to announce our 2nd Annual 5K Fun Run & Walk. Whether you’re a seasoned sprinter, a casual jogger, or a professional stroller-pusher, this event is for YOU!

    The Arrowhead Elementary School Fun Run is a fun and active way for students, staff, and families to come together in support of our school!

    When: March 7, 2026

    Kick-off at 8:00am

    Where: AES Bus Loop - Parking available in the staff parking lot and Carrow Baptist Church

    The Goal: We’re raising funds for student and staff support and welfare!

    Come for the run, stay for the fun—we’ll have our PTA sponsored Spring Festival immediately following the race!

    5k Fun Run Run Walk

    5549 Susquehanna Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462, United States
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  • 2026 Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5K & 1 Mile Walk [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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    Stand with us as a sponsor of Sentara’s annual Don’t Sit on Colon Cancer 5K & 1 mile walk, a community-driven event dedicated to saving lives through awareness, early detection, and support for those...

    Stand with us as a sponsor of Sentara’s annual Don’t Sit on Colon Cancer 5K & 1 mile walk, a community-driven event dedicated to saving lives through awareness, early detection, and support for those battling colon cancer. On March 28, 2026, survivors, families, medical teams, and supporters will come together not just to move their bodies, but to move change forward.

    Today, colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer in men under 50 and the second leading cause in women of the same age. Even more alarming, it is increasingly being diagnosed in younger adults, many of whom face advanced stages of the disease due to delayed detection. These realities underscore the critical need for increased awareness, education, and access to screening.

    Run or walk to remember those lost, honor those fighting, and to celebrate the survivors of Colorectal Cancer throughout Hampton Roads.

    Proceeds from this event directly support colorectal cancer education, increase access to screening, and provide financial assistance to patients experiencing hardship.

    Please note:

    For the safety and comfort of all attendees, please be advised that pets are not permitted at the event with the exception of service animals. We appreciate your understanding as this policy ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.

    Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to seeing you at the race.

    1 Miles 5k Run Walk

    1950 Glenn Mitchell Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23456, United States
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  • Ainsley's Angels Heart and Sole [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    Ainsley's Angels of America is happy to announce the inaugural 2026 Heart and Sole 5K Race with virtual option. Hosted by our Hampton Roads Ambassadorship, we are seeking your support to help us...

    Ainsley's Angels of America is happy to announce the inaugural 2026 Heart and Sole 5K Race with virtual option. Hosted by our Hampton Roads Ambassadorship, we are seeking your support to help us raise awareness of America's special needs and physically challenged community and giving them the gift of mobility. This road race is a family friendly event welcoming all members of the community to run, walk and ROLL with us.

    COURSE ROUTE Featuring a flat, fast course with a small-town feel. The 5K Run/Walk/Roll is a welcoming course to athletes of all abilities. The route will begin and end at Mount Trashmore located at 310 Edwin Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.

    1 Miles 5k Run Virtual Walk

    310 Edwin Dr, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23462, United States
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  • Crush N' Run 5K [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM

    Description

    Waterman’s Surfside Grille, Chix on the Beach, and The Shack on 8th want to see just how far our customers will go to get their hands on our famous Orange Crush — sparking our biggest charity...

    Waterman’s Surfside Grille, Chix on the Beach, and The Shack on 8th want to see just how far our customers will go to get their hands on our famous Orange Crush — sparking our biggest charity fundraiser, Crush N' Run!

    Join us for our 10th Annual Crush N' Run 5K Beach Run: Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am! Register online and run the original beach and boardwalk course, then bring your bib to the Shack for the after-party and to redeem your free Crush!

    3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

    400 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451, United States
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  • 5K Run/Walk for Haiti [holyfamilyvb.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Fri, May 01, 2026 at 6:30 PM

    Description

    Join Church of the Holy Family’s Haiti Ministry to support the Teacher 2 Teacher program. All proceeds go to supporting forty teachers across five different schools in Baptiste Haiti. The race begins and finishes at The Church of the Holy Family and runs through the Laurel Cove neighborhood.

    5k Run Walk

    Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23454, United States
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  • Run, Roll, Stroll [runsignup.com]

    Sun, May 03, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Join Jewish Family Service of Tidewater for Run, Roll, Stroll, a fun-filled morning of movement, community, and purpose! Whether you’re running, walking, rolling, or strolling, this event is for all...

    Join Jewish Family Service of Tidewater for Run, Roll, Stroll, a fun-filled morning of movement, community, and purpose! Whether you’re running, walking, rolling, or strolling, this event is for all ages and abilities.

    📍 Location: 24th Street Park

    ⏰ 5K Start: 8:00 AM

    ⏰ 1-Mile Fun Run Start: 9:00 AM

    Beyond the race, enjoy a festive atmosphere with a balloon artist, face painting, photo booth, and more, making this a perfect event for families, friends, and supporters alike.

    Proceeds from registration directly support Jewish Family Service’s mission of feeding the hungry and caring for the most vulnerable in our community through acts of Chesed (loving-kindness). Each year, JFS serves more than 3,000 individuals of all faiths, ethnicities, ages, and income levels, providing critical support when it is needed most.

    Run, Roll, Stroll is more than a race — it’s an opportunity to come together in friendship, fellowship, and shared purpose while making a meaningful impact in our community. Together, because of supporters like you, we are creating hope, dignity, and connection for those we serve.

    We can’t wait to see you there!

    1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

    400 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451, United States
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  • Virginia Beach 10 Miler & 5K [finishers.com]

    Sat, May 09, 2026

    5k Run

    Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
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  • Dalton's Dash 5k Walk/Run [runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    Grab your friends, family, survivors, and caretakers, and join us for a beautiful morning of love, laughter, and fun! Oh...and a 5k run/walk + kids' dash! Sign up by April 26, 2026 to guarantee your...

    Grab your friends, family, survivors, and caretakers, and join us for a beautiful morning of love, laughter, and fun! Oh...and a 5k run/walk + kids' dash! Sign up by April 26, 2026 to guarantee your race shirt AND to avoid that price increase!

    Why D-Feet Cancer?

    D-Feet Cancer was formed in late 2021 after parents Jen and Will promised their 12-year-old son, Dalton, they wouldn’t stop fighting this disease to help kids like him. With support from family, friends, and community, D-Feet Cancer was formed in late 2021. In January 2023, D-Feet Cancer wrote a check for $100,000.08 (8 was Dalton’s favorite number) to fund one year of Ewing Sarcoma research. This research, in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh and St. Baldrick’s Foundation, aims to specifically target Ewing Sarcoma cells via cell surface receptors while leaving healthy cells alone. If successful, this treatment could significantly increase survivorship while limiting the often debilitating and sometimes fatal side effects of traditional chemotherapy. After another year of fundraising, D-Feet Cancer donated another $100,000 to St. Baldrick's in February 2024 to fund the University of Pittsburgh research for a second year. An additional $50,000 also helped fund a separate but

    related research project in Vancouver, Canada. Thanks to the generosity of donors, D-Feet Cancer funded the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles in 2025 to study the Ewing Sarcoma using zebrafish. This $97,500.08 will fund a research lab for a year. Additionally, another $50,000 grant was disbursed to the research team in Vancouver to help prepare their novel treatment for a clinical trial.

    In total, D-Feet Cancer has funded over $480,000 of pediatric cancer research and supports researchers in Washington D.C., Pittsburgh, Vancouver, and Los Angeles. D-Feet Cancer will make another six-figure research grant in the first half of 2026. Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, and supporters for allowing us to fund this critical research.

    D-Feet Cancer hopes to continue to raise awareness of pediatric cancer in general and Ewing Sarcoma specifically in the years to come. 100% of donations and all Dalton’s Dash 5K proceeds will directly fund research into Ewing Sarcoma and other under-studied pediatric cancers to help the approximately 16,000 U.S. kids each year, who, just like Dalton, are diagnosed with cancer. By directly funding research into these cancers, D-Feet Cancer is determined to help discover more effective and less toxic treatments while supporting both patients and families during their greatest time of need.

    To learn more about D-Feet Cancer, the research we fund, and our mission, please visit www.DFeetCancer.org. The story of our inspiration, Dalton Fox, can be found on the website but is also below. Dalton is our “WHY.”

    Dalton Fox's Story:

    In March of 2018, Dalton began a standard chemotherapy regimen designed to kill the rapidly dividing Ewing Sarcoma cells along with a limb salvage surgery in July of 2018. After almost a year of chemotherapy and an artificial knee and metal tibia, Dalton was declared cancer-free in February of 2019. In May of 2019, Dalton's cancer had returned and on August 28, 2019, Dalton’s left leg was amputated just above his left knee.

    Dalton’s smile and sense of humor were infectious. Even while fighting cancer, Dalton brightened every room he walked into. Dalton loved animals, especially lemurs, and even had a lemur picture on Larry, his prosthetic leg. When kids asked him what happened to his missing left leg, Dalton would smile and say, “shark attack.” He even wanted to get a pedicure and see if he got half off.

    Dalton’s amputation was followed by another six months of chemotherapy. Once again, in February of 2020, Dalton was declared cancer-free. With his new prosthetic leg, named Larry, Dalton enjoyed a Spring out of the hospital. Unfortunately, the amputation and six more months of additional chemo didn’t work. A June 2020 chest x-ray showed a lung full of fluid and a metastasis of the Ewing Sarcoma. Over the next eleven months, Dalton continued to smile and make others laugh all while fighting for his own life. If pure grit, determination, and toughness had been enough, Dalton would have easily beaten his cancer. D, as he was often called, needed better medicine/treatment options, and time. Dalton died on May 25, 2021, a little more than three years after his initial diagnosis.

    This is a FUN run and not a timed event. Additionally, those running with strollers and walking are encouraged to start in the back of the pack. Wheelchair/hand-cyclists/duo teams will be allowed on a limited basis, and these runners will start at the front of the pack. Please contact us if you will be participating as a wheelchair/hand-cycle/duo team. Pets, bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, and scooters are NOT permitted in the race.

    Packet pickup will be MAY 15, 2026 at CLUB BRITTANY (800 Five Point Road, 23454) from 4-6 pm. Cheers to the 5th Annual Dalton's Dash 5k and kids' 100-yard dash! We hope to see you there!

    3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk Wheelchair

    800 Five Points Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23454, United States
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  • Dolphin Dash 5K (2025) [ddsc.club] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM

    Description

    21st Annual Dolphin Dash 5K

    This is our 21st Annual Dolphin Dash, in which we are raising money for Abby's Legacy Foundation. Abby’s Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports childhood...

    21st Annual Dolphin Dash 5K

    This is our 21st Annual Dolphin Dash, in which we are raising money for Abby's Legacy Foundation. Abby’s Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports childhood cancer patients through research, care, and love. All money raised from our Winter Carnival, Casholas, and this race will go to this charity.

    You may both register and pay for the race on this page. All registrations include a T-shirt designed by an Ocean Lakes student along with a race bag. The cost of the race will be $35, and on race day will increase to $40 (and you will fill out a paper registration form). If the race is cancelled due to inclement weather, it will NOT be rescheduled, and there will be NO REFUNDS. If the race is rescheduled due to other reasons, door prizes will be sent out through a drawing.

    Registration on race day will begin at 8:30 AM. The race program will start at 9:00 with the Mini Dash.

    Awards: Participants will be given a door prize ticket as they cross the finish line for the multiple door prizes given out at the conclusion of the races. There will be an opportunity to purchase more door prize tickets, with each ticket being $1. Proceeds will also go to Abby's Legacy Foundation.

    Door prizes, coupons, and food/drinks are available to every participant.

    1 Miles 5k Run

    885 Schumann Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23454, United States
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  • COASTAL EDGE STEEL PIER CLASSIC 5K [coastaledge.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sun, May 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM

    Description

    Join us for the 21st Annual Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic for a 5k race along the beautiful Virginia Beach Boardwalk over Memorial Day Weekend! Flat out and back course. T-Shirts and medals will be...

    Join us for the 21st Annual Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic for a 5k race along the beautiful Virginia Beach Boardwalk over Memorial Day Weekend! Flat out and back course. T-Shirts and medals will be awarded to all finishers. Plus enjoy the Coastal Edge Student Art Pavilion, and check out some of the best in pro and amateur surf with the Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic by Katin WSL 1000 surfing contest.

    Runners will start the race on the boardwalk at 2nd street. The race will run north to 24th street and return back to 2nd Street. There will be water stations at the start/finish line and at the turnaround.

    Parking is available in the 2nd street lot close to the start. There are also metered spaces available on the cross streets.

    Race will be held on Sunday, May 25th at 7 a.m. Packet Pick up will be held on Friday May 23rd from 5pm to 7pm at Coastal Edge @ 316 21st street Virginia Beach, VA 23454. Race packets can also be picked up between 6am and 6:30am at the start line race morning.

    5k Run Walk

    2nd Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23451, United States
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