Are hydration packs allowed on the course?
Yes. We allow hydration packs on our course.
Yes. We allow hydration packs on our course.
Porta-potties are located near the start line and at every water stop on the course.
Results can be found HERE after the race.
We will provide live Athlete Updates for the 5 Miler. You can sign up via the participant guide sent out one week prior to race day.
For a fee of $45, we can mail you your packet. To learn more about packet mailing, click here.
You will need a wrist bracelet provided by the event organizer in order to drink beer at the post race celebration. You can get this bracelet by showing us your ID at packet pickup (special ID Check booth) or at the post race celebration. Participants receive beer tickets with their registration. Additional tickets can be purchased at the celebration for any spectators.
We must have all participants cleared off the boardwalk by 5:45 PM so the City can open the boardwalk for their holiday lights event. Walkers are welcome.
We encourage all participants and spectators to arrive prior to 3:30 PM to ensure parking availability and allow for adequate time to drop off bags, warm up and get in the start corrals.
Yes, dry bag check will be available inside the lobby/prefunction area of the Virginia Beach Convention Center. As a safety requirement, every runner will receive a clear plastic bag at packet pick-up that MUST be used for your gear check bag. We WILL NOT accept any other bags. All bibs will include a gear check tag that will need to be removed from your bib and tied to the bag before you turn it into gear check at the race.