Rock the Beat 5k

  • Date Sat 19th September 2026
  • Time 8:45AM EDT
  • Location CHESAPEAKE, Virginia
  • Price $32.80 - $43.40
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a heartwarming and exhilarating experience at the 8th Annual Rock the Beat 5K, taking place on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, in the scenic Chesapeake, Virginia. This vibrant event not only promotes health and fitness but also shines a light on congenital heart defects (CHDs) and the incredible work of Mended Little Hearts of Coastal Virginia. Participants can choose to run or walk the main 5K race or join in the fun with a Kids 1 Mile event, making it a perfect day for families and individuals of all ages.

Join us at the beautiful Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, where the day kicks off with an exciting ceremony at 8:30 AM, followed by the Kids 1 Mile at 8:45 AM and the main 5K race at 9:20 AM. This event is a fantastic opportunity to come together for food, fun, and community spirit while raising awareness and funds for those affected by CHDs. Don't miss out on this chance to support the littlest heart patients, celebrate life, and create lasting memories. Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and let’s make a difference together at Rock the Beat 5K!

Organiser's Description

One in every 110 babies is diagnosed with a congenital heart defect (CHD)thats 40,000 each year! Today, there are 2-4 million Americans living with CHD.

Mended _Little _Hearts of Coastal Virginia is a chapter of the national non-profit program that empowers families affected by congenital heart defects (CHDs) through peer-to-peer support, education, awareness, hospital programs, advocacy and connecting families with needed resources to improve quality of life in our community. Mended _Little _Hearts inspires hope in families of children born with CHDs and lets them know they are not alone.

Join us for food, fun, and fast race times together at the 8th Annual ROCK THE BEAT 5K and Kids 1 mile! We'll see you Saturday, September 19th at the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail.

Run, walk, volunteer, celebrate, donate, share, and raise CHD awareness and funds for Mended _Little _Hearts of Coastal Virginia!

Thank you for supporting the littlest heart patients of all.

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Packet Pickup will be Thursday, September 17th from 4-7pm at the Kings Grant Farmer's Market.

If you can't make it on the 17th, you may pick up your bib and swag on Saturday morning!



Race Day - Saturday, September 19th:

8:30am - Kick Off Ceremony

8:45am - Kids 1 Mile

9:20am - 5k

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 19th September 2026 (9:20AM EDT)

    $43.40

    CLOSED
  • Kids 1 Mile

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 19th September 2026 (8:45AM EDT)

    $32.80

    CLOSED
  • 5k Virtual

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    $43.40

    CLOSED
  • Kids 1 Mile - Virtual

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    $32.80

    CLOSED

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Location

1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, CHESAPEAKE, 23323, VA, United States

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