Above the Clouds 5K
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 8:15AM EDT
- Location Chesapeake, Virginia
- Price $16.90 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Above the Clouds 5K on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Chesapeake, Virginia! This exciting annual event, now in its 4th year, honors the inspiring legacy of Dr. Albert K. Lin while raising awareness for brain cancer. Runners and walkers of all fitness levels are invited to participate in this timed race, which offers prizes for top finishers. All registrants will receive a race shirt and a finisher medal, ensuring that every participant leaves with a memorable keepsake.
In addition to the 5K, there's a special 100-yard dash for kids, making it a fantastic family-friendly event. If you can’t make it in person, you can still join the fun virtually and receive the same great swag! Don't miss the chance to register before May 6, 2026, to secure your shirt size and take advantage of early registration discounts. After the race, stick around for delicious food from Flippin' Hangry and Bear House Coffee, as well as a chance to connect with our wonderful sponsors. Mark your calendars for a day of inspiration, community, and fun at Above the Clouds 5K!
In addition to the 5K, there's a special 100-yard dash for kids, making it a fantastic family-friendly event. If you can’t make it in person, you can still join the fun virtually and receive the same great swag! Don't miss the chance to register before May 6, 2026, to secure your shirt size and take advantage of early registration discounts. After the race, stick around for delicious food from Flippin' Hangry and Bear House Coffee, as well as a chance to connect with our wonderful sponsors. Mark your calendars for a day of inspiration, community, and fun at Above the Clouds 5K!
Organiser's Description
SPARC presents, our 4th annual ABOVE THE CLOUDS 5K in honor of Dr. Albert K. Lin.
Please join us for our annual run/walk as we raise awareness to brain cancer, and to remember and honor Dr. Albert K. Lin. Dr. Lin continues to inspire us to live our lives to the fullest, and to finish the race, in a manner most worthy of a prize that lasts for eternity.
A portion of your registration fee will be donated to www.braintumor.org [http://www.braintumor.org], who unrelentingly invests in, mobilizes, and unites the brain tumor community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments, and advocate for patients and caregivers.
THE 5K WILL BE A TIMED EVENT WITH PRIZES FOR OUR TOP FINISHERS. All registrants will receive a race shirt and finisher medal. Even though this is a timed event, the 5K is open to all levels of fitness, so all are welcome to run or walk as we remember Dr. Lin and the impact he has made on all of us! If you cannot join us in person and still want to participate, please consider joining our virtual event. Virtual participants will also receive a shirt, and finisher medal. If you have a little one that would like to run, sign them up for the 100 yard dash. They will receive something special for their completion of the 100 yard dash. REGISTER BEFORE MAY 6TH, 2026 TO RECEIVE AN EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT AND TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE! _PARTICIPANTS REGISTERING AFTER THIS DATE MAY NOT BE GUARANTEED PREFERRED SIZING IN THEIR SHIRT._
Stay after and join us for a post race with food available for purchase from Flippin' Hangry and Bear House Coffee.
A big thank you and shout out to all of our Sponsors for helping to make this event happen! We could not do this without them. Please be sure to visit their websites and they will be on site post race.
Packet pickup will be on Friday June 5th, 2026 from 3:45pm to 8pm at Point 2 Running in Chesapeake.
741 Eden Way N,
Ste 310,
Chesapeake, VA 23320_
_
_**THERE IS NO DAY OF RACE PACKET PICKUP**_
Please join us for our annual run/walk as we raise awareness to brain cancer, and to remember and honor Dr. Albert K. Lin. Dr. Lin continues to inspire us to live our lives to the fullest, and to finish the race, in a manner most worthy of a prize that lasts for eternity.
A portion of your registration fee will be donated to www.braintumor.org [http://www.braintumor.org], who unrelentingly invests in, mobilizes, and unites the brain tumor community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments, and advocate for patients and caregivers.
THE 5K WILL BE A TIMED EVENT WITH PRIZES FOR OUR TOP FINISHERS. All registrants will receive a race shirt and finisher medal. Even though this is a timed event, the 5K is open to all levels of fitness, so all are welcome to run or walk as we remember Dr. Lin and the impact he has made on all of us! If you cannot join us in person and still want to participate, please consider joining our virtual event. Virtual participants will also receive a shirt, and finisher medal. If you have a little one that would like to run, sign them up for the 100 yard dash. They will receive something special for their completion of the 100 yard dash. REGISTER BEFORE MAY 6TH, 2026 TO RECEIVE AN EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT AND TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE! _PARTICIPANTS REGISTERING AFTER THIS DATE MAY NOT BE GUARANTEED PREFERRED SIZING IN THEIR SHIRT._
Stay after and join us for a post race with food available for purchase from Flippin' Hangry and Bear House Coffee.
A big thank you and shout out to all of our Sponsors for helping to make this event happen! We could not do this without them. Please be sure to visit their websites and they will be on site post race.
Packet pickup will be on Friday June 5th, 2026 from 3:45pm to 8pm at Point 2 Running in Chesapeake.
741 Eden Way N,
Ste 310,
Chesapeake, VA 23320_
_
_**THERE IS NO DAY OF RACE PACKET PICKUP**_
Races
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Above the Clouds 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$48.70
OPENS 16 FEB -
Above the Clouds - Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
$48.70
OPENS 16 FEBAll race swag will be mailed out as soon as we get everything made and printed. -
Above the Clouds - Kid's 100 Yard Dash
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
$16.90
OPENS 16 FEB
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Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, 1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, 23322, VA, United States
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