5K Angel Run

About the Event

Join us for the 5K Angel Run, Kennedy’s Angel Gowns’ signature annual fundraiser held each October during Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. Since 2017, this meaningful event has welcomed hundreds of runners, walkers, and supporters and raised thousands to support our mission of serving families facing the unimaginable loss of a baby.

The 5K Angel Run is more than a race—it’s a moment to gather in remembrance. Families and friends participate in honor of their precious “angel babies,” and Kennedy’s Angel Gowns shares their names in special and heartfelt ways throughout the event. A moving tribute is included in our race-day program to uplift grieving families and remind them that they are not alone.

Every step you take helps us continue the vital programs we offer—The Angel Box, Angel Baby Funeral, Cooling Units, and Community-Based Doula Support. All proceeds directly support the work of our non-profit organization.

Whether you’re running in memory, walking in support, volunteering behind the scenes, or cheering from the sidelines, you’re part of something powerful.

We continue to enhance the race experience each year thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers and the many generous supporters who sponsor, donate, and serve. Your participation helps raise awareness and shed light on a community that often grieves in silence.

Lace up and meet us at the beautiful Oak Grove Park in Chesapeake, Virginia, or virtually! Let’s run with purpose. Let’s run for our angels.

Races Offered

Kids Fun Run

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 500 Yards

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$10.00

5K Run/Walk

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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10:15

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$35.00

5K Run/Walk with All-Terrain Stroller

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:15

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$35.00

5K Virtual Run/Walk

Oct 10, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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10:15

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$45.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Chesapeake.

thermostat Temperature

12.1° / 21.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.2° / 19.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 57m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:13

nightlight Sunset

18:27

About Chesapeake

Learn more about the host city, Chesapeake.

Chesapeake is a town of 245,000 people (2019) in the Hampton Roads region of Eastern Virginia. Chesapeake is a diverse city in which a few urban areas are located; it also has many square miles of protected farmland, forests, and wetlands, including a substantial portion of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

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Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of 5K Angel Run.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Rhian Davies-Hackenberg	F	55	Virginia Beach, VA	—
🥈	Lita Orlay	F	62	Valhalla, NY	—
🥉	George Orlay	M	62	Valhalla, NY	—
4	Ashley Harbeck	F	35	Suffolk, VA	—
5	Heather Pannullo	F	39	Fpo, AP	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Jason Wahr	M	38	Virginia Beach, VA	19:22.73
🥈	Daniel Coon	M	38	Virginia Beach, VA	19:42.55
🥉	Nate Morin	M	24	—	20:08.1
4	G. Graham	M	12	Chesapeake, VA	23:13.49
5	J. Cordon	M	11	Virginia Beach, VA	23:49.47
6	Lynn Hamlet	F	35	—	23:53.44
7	Sarah Roebuck	F	35	Chesapeake, VA	24:05.82
8	Teagen Alexander	M	16	Virginia Beach, VA	24:43.06
9	Matt Hamlet	M	34	—	25:10.69
10	Mark London	M	54	Shawboro, NC	25:31.28
11	Alonzo Cordon	M	42	Virginia Beach, VA	25:39.7
12	Candace Alexander	F	48	Newport News, VA	25:57.93
13	Rachel Staples	F	41	Virginia Beach, VA	26:33.11
14	Megan Spears	F	35	Virginia Bch, VA	26:34.07
15	Chase Irvin	M	30	Virginia Beach, VA	26:38.77
16	Shawn Slutzky	M	33	—	26:42.59
17	John Siggins	M	50	—	26:43.37
18	Nolan Southard	M	15	Carrollton, VA	27:10.15
19	Miriam Ramirez	F	26	Norfolk, VA	27:21.53
20	Ben Krantz	M	46	Norfolk, VA	28:03.36
21	Wyatt Coronell	M	23	Norfolk, VA	28:22.93
22	Amber Dooley	F	37	Suffolk, VA	28:37.04
23	William Butler	M	38	Chesapeake, VA	28:44.13
24	Sean Little	M	39	Norfolk, VA	28:52.7
25	Rachel Sleighter	F	39	Norfolk, VA	28:57.13
26	J. Coston	M	12	—	28:58.04
27	Ashley Hartson	F	38	Norfolk, VA	29:05.72
28	David Wintringham	M	59	—	29:07.56
29	B. Hartson	M	10	Norfolk, VA	29:12.68
30	Daryl Bloom	M	62	Newport News, VA	29:32.2
31	J. Jones	M	10	KNIGHTDALE, NC	29:51.63
32	Ron Gallo	M	60	Chesapeake, VA	29:51.97
33	Ananda Southard	F	41	Carrollton, VA	30:00.02
34	Erin Creech	F	39	Virginia Beach, VA	30:05.34
35	Cahill Holly	F	31	Virginia Beach, VA	30:12.81
36	Dwight Leidy	M	39	Norfolk, VA	30:39.35
37	Michael MCClung	M	41	Suffolk, VA	30:41.16
38	Vania McClung	F	39	Suffolk, VA	30:41.32
39	RENEE Gunderson	F	35	Hampton, VA	30:51.16
40	Mark Gunderson	M	28	Hampton, VA	30:51.21
41	Ainsley Flynn	F	32	Norfolk, VA	31:12.87
42	Kelly Borger	F	32	Virginia Beach, VA	31:22.6
43	Gioia Coston	F	14	—	31:26.03
44	C. Orewiler	F	11	Chesapeake, VA	31:26.86
45	Mary Lynch	F	64	—	31:43.01
46	Diane Brooks	F	61	Chesapeake, VA	31:43.84
47	Franke Thompson	M	30	—	32:01.98
48	Jim Moore	M	61	Virginia Beach, VA	32:51.65
49	L. Butler	M	12	Chesapeake, VA	33:22.2
50	Heather Doucet	F	35	Virginia Beach, VA	33:22.28

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Patrick McDonough	M	29	Norfolk, VA	22:05.15
🥈	Margaret Becouvarakis	F	31	Chesapeake, VA	24:32.13
🥉	robert gilliland	M	40	Virginia Beach, VA	24:47
4	Brittney Irvin	F	30	Virginia Beach, VA	26:38.98
5	D. Rodgers	M	9	Virginia Beach, VA	34:17.09
6	Jenning Cromwell	F	40	Norfolk, VA	37:59.48
7	Kimberly Dekraker	F	27	Virginia Beach, VA	41:07.28
8	Kira Caraballo	F	16	—	49:36.24
9	Julie Roberson	F	27	Virginia Beach, VA	53:50.68
10	Miriam R Angad	F	52	Hampton, VA	53:49.66
11	Jody Otterson	F	37	Virginia Beach, VA	53:51.94
12	ERINN OTTERSON	M	39	Virginia Beach, VA	53:53.8
13	Robert Paradiso	M	37	Virginia Beach, VA	54:59.6
14	Melissa Paradiso	F	35	Virginia Beach, VA	55:01.79
15	Jennifer Carlson	F	39	Chesapeake, VA	54:26.83
16	Whitney Rodgers	F	40	Virginia Beach, VA	54:56.01
17	Neil Whitby	M	34	Chesapeake, VA	54:59.14
18	Janette Aldridge	F	31	Virginia Beach, VA	56:19.72
19	Jadin Tanner	M	14	—	56:48.67
20	Kenneth Engler	M	14	—	56:48.08
21	Donte Shepard	M	27	—	58:41.33
22	Crystal Sarlo-Vargas	F	40	—	1:00:06.49
23	Brandi Caraballo	F	32	Norfolk, VA	1:00:06.98
24	Brittany Cancassi	F	32	Norfolk, VA	1:00:07.37
25	Suzanne Anglim	F	62	—	1:02:10
26	Chelsea Brzezowski	F	17	—	1:04:25.1
27	Chelsea Brzezowski	F	32	Norfolk, VA	1:04:28.43
28	James Brzezowski	M	27	—	1:04:27.71
29	Taylor Hogate	F	27	Hertford, NC	1:06:17.97
30	Michelle Ridgeway	F	32	Camden, NC	1:06:18.16
31	Laurie Ordonez	F	38	Virginia Beach, VA	1:07:34.89
32	Angeline Fontimayor	F	37	VIRGINIA BCH, VA	1:07:35.68
33	Andrea Canonigo	F	35	Virginia Beach, VA	1:08:02.69
34	Christopher Antonio	M	39	Virginia Beach, VA	1:09:38.79
35	Joel Tucay	M	38	Virginia Beach, VA	1:09:39.9
36	Ashley Kendall	F	34	Virginia Beach, VA	1:12:33.11
37	Allison Boyd	F	36	Virginia Beach, VA	1:12:04.12
38	Debbie Jones	F	37	Norfolk, VA	1:12:08.87
39	Debra Wilson	F	52	Chesapeake, VA	1:13:32.99
40	Kelli Brainerd	F	37	Chesapeake, VA	1:13:32.88
41	Courtney Booth	F	34	Chesapeake, VA	1:14:04.98
42	Greg Booth	M	34	Chesapeake, VA	1:14:06.59
43	Karen McElyea	F	62	Chesapeake, VA	1:14:03.39
44	Jodie O'Sullivan	F	37	Kitty Hawk, NC	1:16:42.15
45	Ashara Vaughn	F	31	Chesapeake, VA	1:18:14.3
46	Erin Luther-Sheakley	F	39	Norfolk, VA	1:20:12.44
47	Brian Sheakley	M	50	Norfolk, VA	1:20:15.97

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