Kwanzaa 5k Run & Walk
Updated
Saturday, December 26, 2026, first start 9:30 AM, in Chesapeake (409 Byron St). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after November 16.
Course and race notes
HARAMBE INC. PRESENTS. ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ KWANZAA.
5K WALK & RUN. Celebrate Culture. Move With Purpose. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2026 A Celebration Worth Running For. Join Harambe Inc. for a morning of movement, heritage, and community.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 26
2026 · in 49 days
Start time
9:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 16 (in 9 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 26 (in 49 days)
Opened Oct 19, 2026
Race day in Chesapeake
Weather
51° / 34°F
Typical high and low for December 26, with a 31% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Norfolk S, VA (7.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:15 AM – 4:54 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
3 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Sonic quick bite0.5 mi
- Panda Express quick bite0.5 mi
- Five Guys quick bite0.6 mi
- Denny's restaurant0.6 mi
8 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 25
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.