Coast Guard Birthday "Live Virtual" 5k/10k
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $25.91 - $31.21
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Join the excitement on Saturday, August 1st, 2026, for the Coast Guard Birthday "Live Virtual" 5k/10k, taking place from the comfort of your own location, with a live event atmosphere! This unique virtual race celebrates the founding of the United States Coast Guard on August 4, 1790, and is part of the 2026 Military Birthday Series. Participants can choose to run either a 5k or 10k distance, with race day festivities kicking off at 8:00 AM Eastern Time.
Wesley Chapel, Pasco, will set the stage for this exhilarating event, where thousands of runners will come together virtually to commemorate this special occasion. Enjoy the thrill of timed races, with options for live check-ins and a supportive Facebook community that enhances the experience. Each participant will receive a stunning custom medal, with age group winners earning special engravings to celebrate their achievements. Don't miss the chance to register early using the code EARLYBIRD15 for 15% off until July 31, 2025! Whether you’re running on a treadmill, trail, or beach, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Wesley Chapel, Pasco, will set the stage for this exhilarating event, where thousands of runners will come together virtually to commemorate this special occasion. Enjoy the thrill of timed races, with options for live check-ins and a supportive Facebook community that enhances the experience. Each participant will receive a stunning custom medal, with age group winners earning special engravings to celebrate their achievements. Don't miss the chance to register early using the code EARLYBIRD15 for 15% off until July 31, 2025! Whether you’re running on a treadmill, trail, or beach, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Organiser's Description
*** This is the August 2026 race***
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THE 2026 COAST GUARD BIRTHDAY "LIVE VIRTUAL" 5K/10K, USE THE CODE EARLYBIRD15 AT CHECKOUT FOR 15% OFF THE 2026 RACE. THIS CODE IS VALID THROUGH JULY 31, 2025 AT MIDNIGHT EASTERN TIME.
Join us on Saturday August 1st 2026, for the 2nd race in our 2026 Military Birthday Series, as we run in celebration of the birthday (8/4/1790) of the United States Coast Guard. Races for the other branches of service will follow throughout 2026 in order of their birthdays (Army/Coast Guard/Air Force/Navy/USMC/Space Force). This is no ordinary virtual race. It's a unique "live virtual" racing event, with thousands of runners and walkers who have already experienced and love our "live virtual" race format. Among other things, there is a scheduled race date and start time (Saturday August 1st, 2026 at 8am Eastern time USA), a virtual check in and start via text or Facebook live-stream on race day morning, timekeeping (runners will provide screenshots or pictures of their chosen method of time and distance keeping), a private and active Facebook group dedicated to our "live virtual" runners and walkers, and custom engraving on the back of the medal for age group winners.
All participants will receive the custom 3 inch 2026 US Coast Guard Birthday medal, with age group winners receiving the engraving on their medal back. We also have a "medal only" option for participants who do not wish to participate on the scheduled race date.
While Facebook access is not required to participate, all registered runners and walkers are encouraged to join our private Facebook Group for access to positive discussions and posts regarding our "live virtual" races, race day live-stream virtual check-in and virtual start.
Here is the Facebook Group link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/880518105739882/
Here is our Linktree with registration pages for our other races and challenges: https://linktr.ee/relevantrunning
Race Date and start time: Saturday August 1st 2026. Virtual check-in via text or live-stream in the Facebook group above starts at 7:00am Eastern time USA. Virtual race start via Facebook group above live-stream at 8:00am Eastern time USA. The live-stream will be going while you are running, and we will be waiting for you to complete your 5k or 10k during the race day window of 8am to 11am Eastern time USA. As noted above, if you cannot or do not wish to participate on/at the scheduled race date/time during the race day window, you can absolutely still register using the "medal only" option. But, you won't be eligible for age group awards (engraving on your medal) or to be counted among the "official" times posted after race day. "Medal only" purchasers can expect shipment of medals about 1 week prior to the race date in 2026.
Pricing includes shipping as quoted by USPS, and the registration link is priced to include shipping costs within the Continental United States. Any runners outside the Continental United States may have an extra shipping charge, and will be contacted by the Race Director with the amount (if applicable).
Timekeeping: Given the unique nature of each runner's situation, we will accept proof of completed 5k or 10k on race day via text (to be provided in pre-race emails). For example: Treadmill runners may text a picture of their treadmill console. Or, phone app users may screenshot their completed run on their phone app and text the picture. Or, runners using a watch may snap a pic of their watch-face and text it in. You may run in any way that is safe, legal, and ethical in your area. This may be on a treadmill, trail, track, beach, sidewalk, etc. It is entirely the runner's choice, and responsibility to be safe and follow all your own local laws, directives, regulations, etc.
Results will be published in the Facebook Group.
5k or 10k runners' medals to be laser engraved for the back (runner's time and placement)
Overall, Top 3, Male and Female.
01-09, Top 3, Male and Female.
10-14, Top 3, Male and Female.
15-19, Top 3, Male and Female.
20-24, Top 3, Male and Female.
25-29, Top 3, Male and Female.
30-34, Top 3, Male and Female.
35-39, Top 3, Male and Female.
40-44, Top 3, Male and Female.
45-49, Top 3, Male and Female.
50-54, Top 3, Male and Female.
55-59, Top 3, Male and Female.
60-64, Top 3, Male and Female.
65-69, Top 3, Male and Female.
70-74, Top 3, Male and Female.
75-79, Top 3, Male and Female.
80-89, Top 3, Male and Female.
90 and Over, Top 3, Male and Female.
Questions for the Race Director: [email protected]
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THE 2026 COAST GUARD BIRTHDAY "LIVE VIRTUAL" 5K/10K, USE THE CODE EARLYBIRD15 AT CHECKOUT FOR 15% OFF THE 2026 RACE. THIS CODE IS VALID THROUGH JULY 31, 2025 AT MIDNIGHT EASTERN TIME.
Join us on Saturday August 1st 2026, for the 2nd race in our 2026 Military Birthday Series, as we run in celebration of the birthday (8/4/1790) of the United States Coast Guard. Races for the other branches of service will follow throughout 2026 in order of their birthdays (Army/Coast Guard/Air Force/Navy/USMC/Space Force). This is no ordinary virtual race. It's a unique "live virtual" racing event, with thousands of runners and walkers who have already experienced and love our "live virtual" race format. Among other things, there is a scheduled race date and start time (Saturday August 1st, 2026 at 8am Eastern time USA), a virtual check in and start via text or Facebook live-stream on race day morning, timekeeping (runners will provide screenshots or pictures of their chosen method of time and distance keeping), a private and active Facebook group dedicated to our "live virtual" runners and walkers, and custom engraving on the back of the medal for age group winners.
All participants will receive the custom 3 inch 2026 US Coast Guard Birthday medal, with age group winners receiving the engraving on their medal back. We also have a "medal only" option for participants who do not wish to participate on the scheduled race date.
While Facebook access is not required to participate, all registered runners and walkers are encouraged to join our private Facebook Group for access to positive discussions and posts regarding our "live virtual" races, race day live-stream virtual check-in and virtual start.
Here is the Facebook Group link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/880518105739882/
Here is our Linktree with registration pages for our other races and challenges: https://linktr.ee/relevantrunning
Race Date and start time: Saturday August 1st 2026. Virtual check-in via text or live-stream in the Facebook group above starts at 7:00am Eastern time USA. Virtual race start via Facebook group above live-stream at 8:00am Eastern time USA. The live-stream will be going while you are running, and we will be waiting for you to complete your 5k or 10k during the race day window of 8am to 11am Eastern time USA. As noted above, if you cannot or do not wish to participate on/at the scheduled race date/time during the race day window, you can absolutely still register using the "medal only" option. But, you won't be eligible for age group awards (engraving on your medal) or to be counted among the "official" times posted after race day. "Medal only" purchasers can expect shipment of medals about 1 week prior to the race date in 2026.
Pricing includes shipping as quoted by USPS, and the registration link is priced to include shipping costs within the Continental United States. Any runners outside the Continental United States may have an extra shipping charge, and will be contacted by the Race Director with the amount (if applicable).
Timekeeping: Given the unique nature of each runner's situation, we will accept proof of completed 5k or 10k on race day via text (to be provided in pre-race emails). For example: Treadmill runners may text a picture of their treadmill console. Or, phone app users may screenshot their completed run on their phone app and text the picture. Or, runners using a watch may snap a pic of their watch-face and text it in. You may run in any way that is safe, legal, and ethical in your area. This may be on a treadmill, trail, track, beach, sidewalk, etc. It is entirely the runner's choice, and responsibility to be safe and follow all your own local laws, directives, regulations, etc.
Results will be published in the Facebook Group.
5k or 10k runners' medals to be laser engraved for the back (runner's time and placement)
Overall, Top 3, Male and Female.
01-09, Top 3, Male and Female.
10-14, Top 3, Male and Female.
15-19, Top 3, Male and Female.
20-24, Top 3, Male and Female.
25-29, Top 3, Male and Female.
30-34, Top 3, Male and Female.
35-39, Top 3, Male and Female.
40-44, Top 3, Male and Female.
45-49, Top 3, Male and Female.
50-54, Top 3, Male and Female.
55-59, Top 3, Male and Female.
60-64, Top 3, Male and Female.
65-69, Top 3, Male and Female.
70-74, Top 3, Male and Female.
75-79, Top 3, Male and Female.
80-89, Top 3, Male and Female.
90 and Over, Top 3, Male and Female.
Questions for the Race Director: [email protected]
Coast Guard Birthday "Live Virtual" 5k/10k
