Neptune’s 8K Race
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Price $22.95 - $65.65
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at Neptune's 8K Race on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in beautiful Virginia Beach! This esteemed event, one of the area's oldest and most cherished races, offers participants a chance to enjoy stunning ocean views while navigating a fast and flat course, perfect for runners of all levels. The race kicks off on Atlantic Avenue just outside of Neptune's Park at 31st Street, taking you north before looping around Rudee Loop and finishing back at 30th Street.
All participants will be treated to a fantastic experience, receiving a Neptune Festival T-Shirt, a shiny Neptunes 8K Race Finisher Medal, and access to lively course entertainment. Plus, enjoy a ticket to the renowned Neptunes International Sandsculpting Championship! After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the post-race party in Neptune's Park, featuring delicious pizza, refreshing drinks, and a lively DJ. Don't miss out on the Boardwalk Weekend festivities, which include a vibrant art and craft show, captivating sand sculptures, a grand parade, more than 20 FREE concerts, beach yoga sessions, and family-friendly activities. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
All participants will be treated to a fantastic experience, receiving a Neptune Festival T-Shirt, a shiny Neptunes 8K Race Finisher Medal, and access to lively course entertainment. Plus, enjoy a ticket to the renowned Neptunes International Sandsculpting Championship! After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the post-race party in Neptune's Park, featuring delicious pizza, refreshing drinks, and a lively DJ. Don't miss out on the Boardwalk Weekend festivities, which include a vibrant art and craft show, captivating sand sculptures, a grand parade, more than 20 FREE concerts, beach yoga sessions, and family-friendly activities. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Join us for Neptunes 8K Race one of the areas 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
* Neptunes 8k Race Finisher Medal
* Course Entertainment
* One ticket to Neptunes International Sandsculpting Championship
* Post Race Party in 31st Street Park (includes pizza, beer, hard seltzer, non-alcoholic beverages, DJ, and more!)
Also join us for our Boardwalk Weekend [https://www.neptunefestival.com/events/boardwalk-weekend/] Festivities, which include everything from the Neptunes Art & Craft Show, International Sandsculpting Championship, and Grand Parade, to over 20 FREE concerts, Beach Yoga + Fitness Experience, Poseidons Playground Family Fun Zone, and so much more!
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
* Neptunes 8k Race Finisher Medal
* Course Entertainment
* One ticket to Neptunes International Sandsculpting Championship
* Post Race Party in 31st Street Park (includes pizza, beer, hard seltzer, non-alcoholic beverages, DJ, and more!)
Also join us for our Boardwalk Weekend [https://www.neptunefestival.com/events/boardwalk-weekend/] Festivities, which include everything from the Neptunes Art & Craft Show, International Sandsculpting Championship, and Grand Parade, to over 20 FREE concerts, Beach Yoga + Fitness Experience, Poseidons Playground Family Fun Zone, and so much more!
Races
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8k
Incl. $5.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$65.65
CLOSED -
Kids Crab Crawler
Incl. $2.95 Fee
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:45AM EDT)
$22.95
CLOSED
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