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!)



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 Kids Crab Crawler (start on Atlantic Avenue)
11:00AM Post-Race Party Ends



PACKET PICKUP
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
3:00pm-8:00PM
Smartmouth Pilot House
313 32nd Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
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 [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!