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Pink Ride
Listed in our event index as Pie Ride.
Virginia Beach · United States
Cycling & running events in Virginia Beach, 2026
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July 4th Independence Day Ride
Listed in our event index as 2026 Independence Day Race.
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Virginia Beach
Angel Run
The Angel Run is an annual hybrid run/walk held at Jamison Park in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Participants can join in person or virtually. The in-person event features a 5K Run/Walk, a 1 Mile Run/Walk, a Warrior Walk, and a Kids Fun Run for ages 1 to 12. Virtual participants complete their run or walk during a late-April window, extending the event beyond the park while maintaining the local race-day gathering as its focus. The race is presented by the Angelic Warrior Foundation, established after Angel was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 29 and discussed starting a nonprofit to aid other patients during chemotherapy. The event raises awareness of colorectal cancer in young adults and supports patients and families affected by the disease. Race morning includes opening remarks, an acknowledgement of Colon Cancer Warriors, and closing awards, with prizes for top donors, fundraisers, and top finishers. Runners and walkers can also post photos to the race site and share them with #angelrun, blending fundraising, remembrance, and a community health message.
About cycling & running in Virginia Beach
Coastal Miles And Flat Power
Running: The boardwalk runs 7 miles along the oceanfront. First Landing State Park is the local long-run bet, with Cape Henry Trail carrying you through marshes, forests, and water views toward 64th Street, Atlantic Ave, and the boardwalk. Norfolk runners use the 9-mile Elizabeth River Trail, while Newport News runners hit Noland Trail around Lake Maury. North End Run Club, Norfolk Run Club, SPARC Worldwide, and Tidewater Striders keep the group-run calendar busy. Shamrock Half Marathon, Neptune’s 8K Race, and Tunnel to Towers 5K give the season its anchor events.
Cycling: Riders get base miles from the beach roads, Pungo, and the Newport News City Park Bike Path. Tripower Cycling Club of Virginia keeps the pace honest, with Tuesday and Thursday rides from Terrapin Restaurant parking lot at 7:15 AM for 40 miles at 18-20+ MPH. Saturday rides leave Conte's Bike Shop, and the loops run from C pace to A+ pace. Back Bay West Gravel and False Cape State Park bring sand, gravel, and beautiful views, and False Cape State Park has over 12 miles of unpaved roads. The climbs live mostly away from the coast, where Bear Creek Lake State Park has 2110 feet of gain over 42.69 miles.
Season: May through November is the best stretch, and locals treat it like a long coastal block. Summer brings warm, humid conditions, so runners start at the Oceanfront, use First Landing for shade, and run races like Absolute Beach - Virginia Beach, Sand & Surf 5k & 10k, and Breathe n Run 5k. Riders use early rollouts, with the July 4th Independence Day Ride leaving Conte's Bike Shop at 7:00 AM. Winter stays mild, so Z2 does not disappear; runners still have the Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile in November, and cyclists carry fall fitness from the 2026 Pink Ride in October.
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Corrida de la Beaujoire Nantes, FranceDec 28run02
Krhanický kros Krhanice, Czech RepublicMay 17run03
The Classic Tessenderlo Tessenderlo, BelgiumJul 06run04
1° Straovada Ovada, ItalyMay 26run05
Trail do Serrote Anadia, PortugalMar 14run06
Skatås sjöar 2026 Delsjöbadet, Göteborg, SwedenAug 29run07
Senderberglauf Windischgarsten, AustriaOct 03run
Corrida de la Beaujoire Nantes, FranceDec 28run02Krhanický kros Krhanice, Czech RepublicMay 17run03The Classic Tessenderlo Tessenderlo, BelgiumJul 06run041° Straovada Ovada, ItalyMay 26run05Trail do Serrote Anadia, PortugalMar 14run06Skatås sjöar 2026 Delsjöbadet, Göteborg, SwedenAug 29run07Senderberglauf Windischgarsten, AustriaOct 03run