Race at the Cape
Updated
Saturday, October 16, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Virginia Beach (1320 Mill Dam Road). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $25 to $35.
Course and race notes
Saturday, October 10, 2026 (Rain or Shine).
5K Run/Walk - 8:00 a.m. | One-Mile Run/Walk - 9:15 a.m. Race Day Registration - 7:15-7:45 a.m. Course Map: 5K. Course Map: One-Mile. SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY (Limited to 115 Participants). Join your fellow runner/walkers on Saturday, October 10 for the Dolphin Double Challenge.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, October 16
2027 · in 343 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$25 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Oct 16, 2027
Opened Jul 1, 2027
Race day in Virginia Beach
Weather
71° / 53°F
Typical high and low for October 16, with a 29% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Oceana Nas, VA (4.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:11 AM – 6:27 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 49 minutes after sunrise.
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
4 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Hardee's quick bite0.4 mi
- Dunkin' quick bite0.4 mi
- Jimmy John's quick bite0.5 mi
- Taco Bell quick bite0.5 mi
6 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 Oct 15
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.