Neptune’s 8K Race
Updated
Saturday, September 25, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Virginia Beach (3001 Atlantic Ave). Distances: 1K, 8K. Entry from $20 to $40; the 8K goes from $40 to $50 after March 31.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, September 25
2027 · in 322 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1K8K
Price
$20 to $40
Plus the platform's processing fee
8K goes up after Wed Mar 31 (in 144 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Sep 25 (in 322 days)
Opened Oct 22, 2026
Race day in Virginia Beach
Weather
78° / 61°F
Typical high and low for September 25, with a 28% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Oceana Nas, VA (4.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:52 AM – 6:58 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
- 31 Oceanunder 0.1 mi
- Ynot Parking Lot0.3 mi
- Public Parking Deck · paid0.4 mi
94 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Neptune's restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Catch 31 restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Soya quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- Starbucks cafeunder 0.1 mi
57 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Sep 24
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.