OV Mermaid Festival Open Water Swim, 5K Beach Run/Walk & 1 Mile Family Fun Run
- Date Sat 22nd June 2024
- Time 1:30PM EDT
- Location Norfolk, Virginia
- Price Free - $48.70
- Races 5 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a splashing good time at the OV Mermaid Festival on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Ocean View Beach Park in Norfolk, Virginia! This vibrant event runs from 12 PM to 5 PM and features a variety of exciting races including a 1-mile and 2-mile open water swim, a 5K beach run, and a free family fun run that’s perfect for all ages. Participants can look forward to receiving fantastic swag bags, exclusive tee-shirts, and finishers medals, with the family fun run winners earning a special mermaid medallion.
New this year is a thrilling 1-mile 4-person relay, making it a perfect opportunity for friends and family to join in on the fun. After the races, indulge in the festivities featuring over 15 local vendors, artists, and live entertainment from DJ KO and the Brandon Bower Band. Plus, don't miss the craft beer festival showcasing 20+ local breweries, where you can sip on the finest brews from Virginia. With something for everyone, from elite swimmers to beginners, the OV Mermaid Festival promises a day full of excitement, community spirit, and support for local non-profits. Join us for a memorable day by the beach
New this year is a thrilling 1-mile 4-person relay, making it a perfect opportunity for friends and family to join in on the fun. After the races, indulge in the festivities featuring over 15 local vendors, artists, and live entertainment from DJ KO and the Brandon Bower Band. Plus, don't miss the craft beer festival showcasing 20+ local breweries, where you can sip on the finest brews from Virginia. With something for everyone, from elite swimmers to beginners, the OV Mermaid Festival promises a day full of excitement, community spirit, and support for local non-profits. Join us for a memorable day by the beach
Organiser's Description
Join us for Ocean View's 2nd Annual Mermaid Festival on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 12pm to 5pm at Ocean View Beach Park.
All swim and 5K participants receive a swag bag, tee-shirt and finishers medal!
1 mile family fun run finishers receive a mermaid medallion!
Featuring 1 & 2 mile open water swims, **JUST ADDED** 1 MILE 4-PERSON RELAY, a 5K beach run, 1 mile free family fun run followed by the Mermaid Festival - filled with 15 local vendors, artists, & local talent plus a ticketed beer garden where you can sample more local Virginia breweries finest new brews! We will have live entertainment with DJ KO and Brandon Bower Band playing live this year!
In a partnership with Presenting Mermaid Majesty Sponsor Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance, we are hosting OV's first craft beer festival! 20+ local breweries will showcase their best! This is a separate, ticketed event. Visit www.ovmermaidfest.com [https://www.ovmermaidfest.com] to purchase your ticket.
Whether you want to run, swim or enjoy a brew down the coastline, the annual Ocean View Mermaid Festival is the place to be!
The open water swims are a triangle loop. Participants will swim out and then around three sets buoys for the 1 mile and 2 mile races. Race swag included for all participants at packet pick up/concluding the event. Public parking available. This event has something for everyone from elite swimmers to beginners.
Proceeds benefit local non-profits and sports organizations in Hampton Roads. The 1 mile relay proceeds will benefit Special Olympics [https://www.specialolympicsva.org/southeast-region/area-2]!
DESCRIPTION
Course: Ocean View Beach Park
Start and finish: 100 W Oceanview Ave. Norfolk, VA 23503
Open Water Swim Route: Triangle loop
5K Beach Run/Walk - 1.55 miles east down the beach & back, starting and finishing at Ocean View Beach Park. As this is a public beach, please be respective of others enjoying the beach on June 22nd.
1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk - All ages welcome. Free annual event! You will start and stop at the same area.
Packet Pickup: Mudita Cafe (9647 1st View St, Norfolk, VA 23503), Friday June 21st, 2024 5:00PM - 7:00PM.
For detailed information please visit www.ovmermaidfest.com [http://www.ovmermaidfest.com]
Questions? Email us at [email protected].
All swim and 5K participants receive a swag bag, tee-shirt and finishers medal!
1 mile family fun run finishers receive a mermaid medallion!
Featuring 1 & 2 mile open water swims, **JUST ADDED** 1 MILE 4-PERSON RELAY, a 5K beach run, 1 mile free family fun run followed by the Mermaid Festival - filled with 15 local vendors, artists, & local talent plus a ticketed beer garden where you can sample more local Virginia breweries finest new brews! We will have live entertainment with DJ KO and Brandon Bower Band playing live this year!
In a partnership with Presenting Mermaid Majesty Sponsor Coastal Virginia Brewery Alliance, we are hosting OV's first craft beer festival! 20+ local breweries will showcase their best! This is a separate, ticketed event. Visit www.ovmermaidfest.com [https://www.ovmermaidfest.com] to purchase your ticket.
Whether you want to run, swim or enjoy a brew down the coastline, the annual Ocean View Mermaid Festival is the place to be!
The open water swims are a triangle loop. Participants will swim out and then around three sets buoys for the 1 mile and 2 mile races. Race swag included for all participants at packet pick up/concluding the event. Public parking available. This event has something for everyone from elite swimmers to beginners.
Proceeds benefit local non-profits and sports organizations in Hampton Roads. The 1 mile relay proceeds will benefit Special Olympics [https://www.specialolympicsva.org/southeast-region/area-2]!
DESCRIPTION
Course: Ocean View Beach Park
Start and finish: 100 W Oceanview Ave. Norfolk, VA 23503
Open Water Swim Route: Triangle loop
5K Beach Run/Walk - 1.55 miles east down the beach & back, starting and finishing at Ocean View Beach Park. As this is a public beach, please be respective of others enjoying the beach on June 22nd.
1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk - All ages welcome. Free annual event! You will start and stop at the same area.
Packet Pickup: Mudita Cafe (9647 1st View St, Norfolk, VA 23503), Friday June 21st, 2024 5:00PM - 7:00PM.
For detailed information please visit www.ovmermaidfest.com [http://www.ovmermaidfest.com]
Questions? Email us at [email protected].
Races
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2 Mile Open Water Swim
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd June 2024 (12:00PM EDT)
$48.70
CLOSEDEach swimmer will receive a swag bag at race packet pickup (while supplies last), tee-shirt and finisher medal and lanyard. Beer garden event is within the festival and a separate, ticketed event. We hope that after you swim, you grab a ticket and enjoy all that we have planned for OV. -
1 Mile Open Water Swim
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd June 2024 (12:00PM EDT)
$48.70
CLOSEDEach swimmer will receive a swag bag at race packet pickup (while supplies last), tee-shirt and finisher medal and lanyard. Beer garden event is within the festival and a separate, ticketed event. We hope that after you swim, you grab a ticket and enjoy all that we have planned for OV. -
5K Beach Run/Walk
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd June 2024 (12:00PM EDT)
$48.70
CLOSEDEach 5K runner/walker will receive a swag bag at race packet pickup (while supplies last), tee-shirt and finisher medal and lanyard. Beer garden event is within the festival and a separate, ticketed event. We hope that after you run & walk, you grab a ticket and enjoy all that we have planned for OV. -
1 Mile Family Fun Beach Run/Walk
Mermaid Medallion
Sat 22nd June 2024 (1:30PM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDEach 1-mile finisher will receive a mermaid medallion courtesy of Ocean View Business Association! -
1 Mile 4-Person RELAY
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd June 2024 (1:30PM EDT)
$48.70
CLOSED"Team captain" registers for this event then may list the other participants at time of registration or up to an hour prior to the event with registration officials. The total age of all 4 members determines which age bracket the relay team is in. Awards for overall best and runner-up 100. Each swimmer will receive a swag bag at race packet pickup (while supplies last), tee-shirt and finisher medal and lanyard. Beer garden event is within the festival and a separate, ticketed event. We hope that after you swim, you grab a ticket and enjoy all that we have planned for OV.
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