Join us for Neptune’s 8K Race — one of the area’s oldest and most beloved races! Enjoy ocean views as you travel along our fast and flat course during this beginner-level friendly race.
Neptune's 8K Race begins on Atlantic Avenue just outside of Neptune's Park at 31st Street, moves north on Atlantic Avenue before turning at 37th Street to run all the way south and around Rudee Loop, then back north again to finish at 30th Street with a post-race party in Neptune's Park at 31st Street.
Each Runner Will Receive:
RACE DAY TIMELINE
6:30-7:30AM – Late Registration (if available) and Packet Pickup in 31st Street Park
7:40AM – Warm up at Start Line on Atlantic Avenue, 30th Street
8:00AM – National Anthem, Wheelchair Start, Runners right after
9:30AM – Post Race Party, Awards (Top 3 male/female/overall announced, all other awards will be mailed upon certification)
9:45AM – Kid’s Crab Crawler (start on Atlantic Avenue)
11:00AM – Post-Race Party Ends
PACKET PICKUP
Friday, September 25
3:00pm-8:00PM
Smartmouth Pilot House
313 32nd Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Saturday, September 26
6:30AM-7:30AM
31st Street Park
31st Street & Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
If you are unable to make packet pickup and would like to have a friend or family member pick it up for you, make sure that person has a copy (either on phone or printout) of your registration confirmation when they arrive at packet pickup. If you plan to consume alcohol at the post race party, you will need to get your ID checked to receive a wristband. We will conduct ID checks and put a wristband on at Smartmouth during packet pickup and on race day in 31st Street Park.
Also join us for our Boardwalk Weekend Festivities, which include everything from the Neptune’s Art & Craft Show, International Sandsculpting Championship, and Grand Parade, to over 20 FREE concerts, Beach Yoga + Fitness Experience, Poseidon’s Playground Family Fun Zone, and so much more!
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 8K
Type — Running
08:00
$40.00
Sep 26, 2026
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
09:45
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Virginia Beach.
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