22 walking events in Virginia Beach, Virginia

2026 Walker Grand Prix Rules

A walker must be a Tidewater Striders member in good standing at the time of the races and complete a minimum of 6 races. Races only count from date of membership forward. Any corrections should be emailed to the Grand Prix Chairman as soon as possible.

Races are scored based on finish. 10 points for 1st, 8 for second, 6 for third, and etc. All finishers not in the top 5 will score 1 point (Note: You will earn the SAME amount of points no matter what distance you walk during any of the Distance Series races).

You may sign up for both the Walking Grand Prix and the Running Grand Prix. If you sign up for a race as a walker you will only earn points in the Walking Grand Prix. If you sign up for a race as a runner, you will only earn points for the Running Grand Prix.

Volunteering is required. To be eligible for awards in the Grand Prix, participants must volunteer at THREE Tidewater Striders supported events (e.g., Striders race, Adopt-a-Highway, etc. …). One of the in person volunteering must be at a Strider supported race.

End of year awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers. You must complete the Grand Prix event in the time allotted for the event in order to earn points. For example, if it is a 5k and the course limit is 1 hour you must complete that event in 1 hour. No race scoring will be applied to virtual races.

2026 Walking Grand Prix Schedule

January 1 – Resolution 5k

January 10 – Distance Series 1 (5k and 10K)

January 31 – Distance Series 2 (5 miler only)

February 15 – Indoor Mile

February 28 – Distance Series 3 (10k only)

April 25 – Spring Running Festival 5 miler

May 16 – XC Classic

June 13 – OK5K (New this year – competitive walk category)

July 28 – Scholarship 5k

August 8 – Outdoor Mile

September 20 – ERR 10k

November 7 – Salute to Service 5k

November 26 – Turkey Trot 10k

December 6 – Dismal Swamp ½ marathon

The Tidewater Striders 5th Annual All-Comers indoor track meet will be held at the new state-of-the-art indoor track arena at the Virginia Beach Sports Center!

This event is open to all levels and ages! The featured event will be the Strider Indoor Mile with other track and field events included!

Events: Strider Indoor Mile, 800 Meters, 400 Meters, 200 Meters, 50 Meter dash, Long Jump, Shot Put, and Pentathlon( Mile, 400, 200,50m, LJ, SP) Distance Medley Relay

Entry Fee: Strider Indoor Mile $20, Pentathlon $30 all other events $5.00! If you run the Strider indoor mile you can compete in any of the other events or as many as you want for just $5.00 more! All race Registration increase by $5.00 on Jan 1st

Awards: Strider Indoor Mile - Top 3 Overall Male and Female /Top Masters Male and Female/ Top 3 male and female in 10-year age groups! Strider Mile is a Strider Grand Prix Event! 800, 400, 200,50m, LJ, SP, Pentathlon Top 3 overall Male, and Female only! DMR- Top Male and Female team! All Kids under 12 years of age will get an award for competing in any event!

Special Event: Pentathlon - you will compete in 6 Track and Field events 1 Mile, 400, 200,50M LJ &SP! you will be scored against all other competitors in the Pentathlon top 6 scoring points in each event! The field events can be completed anytime from 8 am-11 am.

Distance Medley Relay: 1200/400/800/1600! relay teams can register by email at [email protected] or on race morning at the registration table! The race is free to everyone competing in any of the events!

Final Instructions will be sent out the week of the event with detailed instructions and a timeline of events!

Awards ceremony: will be on the track at the award area after the last event is complete.

Sponsors: We are looking for Sponsors! If anyone is interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Thomas at [email protected]

Concessions will be open to purchase food, and beverages including adult beverages during the event!

Tentative Meet Schedule: Times are subject to change final schedule will come out with final instructions

8 am- Strider Indoor Mile

9:15am- 400M

9:45am- 200M

10:15am- 800M

10:30- 50M Dash

10:45 am- Distance Medley Relay

You will have from 8 a.m.-11 am to complete the field events!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

Join us for a 3.1 mile run through the tree lined streets of the Chic’s Beach neighborhood located in northeastern Virginia Beach along the Chesapeake Bay.

• First 450 registered runners receive an event T-shirt. Register early to secure your preferred shirt size.

• First 450 registered runners receive finisher's medals.

• Show your bib and receive a free beer post-race.

• Event proceeds benefit the Chesapeake Beach Civic League.

Race starts at 8:45 am - if you are taking the shuttle from Chic's Beach Shopping Center, make sure you're on the van by 8:30am.

THIS RACE IS IS EXPECTED TO SELL OUT BY JUNE 1st! Walk up registrations will not be available on race day.

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

Place:

3001 Atlantic Ave. Virginia Beach, VA 23451

The Sundae Miler. Virginia Beach's Sweetest Race:

June 14th, 2026. 730AM

1 Mile Point to Point Boardwalk Course

Start: King Neptune. Finish: 17th St

Registration Includes:

Official race timing

Ice Cream from Lollys

Optional event tee (add during registration for extra swag)

Post- Race Celebration:

Celebrate your miler at Lollys (414 Virginia Beach Blvd) following the race