Run for Healing 5K 2026 — Chesapeake, VA

Date
September 13, 2026
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Venue
1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$50.00
Events
Run for Healing 5K
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Start time is 9:00 AM, giving you a reasonable window to arrive in Chesapeake and settle in the morning of the race. Run for Healing 5K takes place September 13, 2026, at 1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail in Chesapeake, Virginia. The 5K course follows the canal trail route. Entry is $50. If you're traveling to the area for the race, plan to book accommodation close enough to the venue that you can handle pre-race logistics without rushing. The early start time means an early alarm, so factor that into your hotel choice, particularly if you prefer a location near a breakfast option or close to the start.

From the Race Organizer
Join us for the Run for Healing 5K, supporting Montero Medical Missions (MMM) — a nonprofit that combines medical, humanitarian, and operational expertise to build sustainable healthcare projects around the world and within the U.S. Here locally, MMM’s work includes healthcare support for veterans, which this event will directly impact. Every registration and/or donation helps MMM advance its belief that all people deserve a dignified life of health and healing. Run, walk, or cheer—your miles help deliver healing where access is limited. We thank you in advance for your support.

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Race Travel Insurance

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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Chesapeake, VA. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Run for Healing 5K 2026 — Chesapeake, VA?

Run for Healing 5K 2026 — Chesapeake, VA takes place on September 13, 2026. The race is held in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Where is Run for Healing 5K 2026 — Chesapeake, VA held?

Run for Healing 5K 2026 — Chesapeake, VA is held at 1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Where can I find hotels near Run for Healing 5K 2026 — Chesapeake, VA?

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