Neptune’s 8K Race
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Price $17.61 - $49.64
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Neptune’s 8K Race, taking place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia. Known as one of the area's oldest and most cherished races, this event offers participants a fantastic opportunity to run along a fast and flat course with stunning ocean views. Starting from the Virginia Beach Boardwalk at 33rd Street, runners will make their way down Atlantic Avenue before finishing at 31st Street Park.
Each participant will receive a Neptune Festival T-shirt, an exclusive finisher medal, and access to a lively post-race party featuring pizza, drinks, and a DJ. Plus, enjoy a ticket to the Neptune International Sandsculpting Championship as part of your registration! With warm-ups, awards, and a fun-filled Kids Crab Crawler event, Neptune’s 8K Race promises an exciting day for runners of all ages. Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration of fitness and community at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront!
Each participant will receive a Neptune Festival T-shirt, an exclusive finisher medal, and access to a lively post-race party featuring pizza, drinks, and a DJ. Plus, enjoy a ticket to the Neptune International Sandsculpting Championship as part of your registration! With warm-ups, awards, and a fun-filled Kids Crab Crawler event, Neptune’s 8K Race promises an exciting day for runners of all ages. Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration of fitness and community at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront!
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 the Virginia Beach Boardwalk at 33rd Street, moves over to Atlantic Avenue for miles 2-4, and finishes in 31st Street Park.
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 the Boardwalk at 33rd 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!
Neptune's 8K Race begins on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk at 33rd Street, moves over to Atlantic Avenue for miles 2-4, and finishes in 31st Street Park.
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 the Boardwalk at 33rd 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!
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewNeptune’s 8K Race
