Neptune’s 8K Race – Virginia Beach, VA 2026

Join us for Neptune’s 8K Race — one of the area’s 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 Neptune’s 8k Race Finisher Medal Course Entertainment One ticket to Neptune’s 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 aft