Neptune's 8k Race

Name: Neptune's 8k Race
Start: 2024-09-28T08:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-09-28T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Neptune's Park

Schedule

Sat Sep 28 2024 at 08:00 am to 11:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Neptune's Park | Virginia Beach, VA

Neptune's 8k Race - one of the area's oldest and favorite races - is back again! Enjoy ocean views and a full Festival weekend of activities for the whole family.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
- 48th Annual Event
- Fast and flat course
- Beginner level friendly race
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:
Pizza, beer, hard seltzer, non-alcoholic beverages, DJ, and more!
Weekend Festivities include:
International Sandsculpting Championship, Neptune's Art & Craft Show, Grand Parade, over 20 FREE concerts, Beach Yoga + Fitness Experience, Poseidon's Playground Family Fun Zone, and so much more!
PACKET PICKUP:
FRIDAY, SEPT 27
3:00pm-7:00PM
Smartmouth Pilot House
313 32nd Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY, SEPT 28
6:30-7:30AM
Late Registration (if available) and Packet Pickup in 31st St Park
7:40AM
Warm up at Start Line on the Boardwalk at 33rd Street
7:55AM
Wheelchair Start, Runners right after
9:30AM
Post Race Party, Awards (Top 3 male/female/overall announced, all others mailed upon certification)
9:45AM - Kid's Crab Crawler
11:00AM - Post-Race Party Ends
A portion of race proceeds will benefit Virginia Beach Lifeguard Association
The Virginia Beach Lifeguard Association is a 501-C3 local chapter of the United States Lifesaving Association. The mission of the VBLA is to educate the citizens and visitors of Virginia Beach regarding safe practices in the ocean and on the beach. In addition, the VBLA motivates and supports current lifesavers through competitions and special events each summer.