# Neptune’s 8K Race

- **When:** Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT
- **Where:** 3001 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-170393-neptune-s-8k-race

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/VirginiaBeach/NeptuneSKRace?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

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!)

Also join us for our Boardwalk Weekend Festivities, which include everything from the Neptune’s Art & Craft Show, International Sandsculpting Championship, and Grand Parade, to over 20 FREE concerts, Beach Yoga + Fitness Experience, Poseidon’s Playground Family Fun Zone, and so much more!

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-170393-neptune-s-8k-race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-170393-neptune-s-8k-race) — data from Run This (runthis.run).