Neptune’s 8K Race

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:

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 (includes pizza, beer, hard seltzer, non-alcoholic beverages, DJ, and more!)

 
RACE DAY TIMELINE6:30-7:30AM – Late Registration (if available) and Packet Pickup in 31st Street Park7:40AM – Warm up at Start Line on Atlantic Avenue, 30th Street 8:00AM – National Anthem, Wheelchair Start, Runners right after9:30AM – 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 PICKUPFriday, September 253:00pm-8:00PMSmartmouth Pilot House313 32nd Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Saturday, September 266:30AM-7:30AM31st Street Park31st Street & Atlantic AvenueVirginia 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!