Courses de 5K près de Cape Charles

Hampton, Virginia, accueille un événement qui a fait ses preuves, et que Runner's World a qualifié de "must run half marathon". Cette course met régulièrement en valeur "the best of Hampton, Virginia", offrant aux participants un aperçu de la ville. Le parcours en lui-même est réputé rapide et plat, proposant un tracé roulant idéal pour ceux qui visent un record personnel. Attends-toi à une expérience simple, axée sur la vitesse, pendant que tu traverses la ville.

Race at the Cape is an October race morning at Cape Henry Collegiate, a private college-preparatory school at 1320 Mill Dam Road in Virginia Beach. The program offers a 5K Run/Walk, a One-Mile Fun Run/Walk, and a Dolphin Double Challenge for participants who want to complete both distances. The 5K starts at 8:00 a.m., followed by the mile at 9:15. Race-day registration is open for a short period before the first start. Dolphin Double entrants run the 5K and then proceed to the mile; the challenge is limited to 100 participants and awards three medals.

STAR's Candy Crawl 5k & Boo Dash is a fall running event in Newport News, Virginia, offering two distances: a 5k and a 1.6k. The name reflects the Halloween season, with the Candy Crawl as the longer race and the Boo Dash as the short option. The race is organized by the Order of the Easter Star, a fraternal and charitable service group affiliated with Freemasonry, open to women and men. The organization supports charities, scholarships, youth programs, and local community needs, emphasizing ethical living, compassion, integrity, education, and service to others.

The 5K Angel Run is a timed 5K and casual fun run/walk in Bridgetown, Ohio, on Cincinnati’s West Side. The 5K starts at 9:00 AM, the fun walk follows at 9:15 AM, and race-morning packet pickup opens at 8:00 AM. Parking is at Kuliga Park, with overflow parking at Faith Fellowship Church. The event began after Mark and Missy Meinhardt lost their daughter Sophie to a rare, aggressive brain tumor. Since 2007, it has drawn thousands of families, friends, and runners each year. Proceeds support The Cure Starts Now for pediatric brain cancer research. Past fundraising also supported Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and scholarships for students at local Catholic schools. The day includes food, music, games, and raffles, and it honors Sophie along with Elena, Cece, Jack, Lauren, Wyatt T, Erin, Sarah, Reese, Wyatt R, and children facing cancer.

The Jingle Bell 5k & Fun Run is a December 5K held at Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center in Shelby Township, Michigan. The race utilizes the Ryan Road entrance on River Bends Drive. It begins at 9:00 a.m., with the start and finish located in front of the Nature Center. This marks the 16th edition of the event. The event is designed for local runners and walkers. Trophies will be awarded to the overall male and female winners, masters winners, and senior masters winners. Medals will be given to the top three finishers in each age group. The entry fee is $35 per person. Proceeds benefit several local causes: Penrickton Center for Blind Children, Macomb County Special Olympics, Cat Tail Acres, Great Lakes Burn Center, and K9 Rescue.

Lost in the Woods 5k is an evening Christmas charity walk/run held at Peninsula Catholic High School. The route consists of two loops through the campus and the woods behind the school, illuminated by Christmas lights. The main 5k begins at 5:00 p.m., with a Kids Fun Run starting at 6:00 p.m. Participants of all paces are welcome, and there is no requirement to join a team to race, walk, or donate. The event supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and other charities via a team competition. After expenses, all registration profits are donated to charity: half goes directly to St. Jude, and the winning team selects the beneficiary for the remaining half. Previous participants have included the Newport News Police, Newport News Fire Department, Luther-RUNS, and Catholic High School teachers, with each team supporting a different cause. PCYT organizes the race, using such events to demonstrate to teenagers that service can be active and enjoyable. The club has contributed over $25,000 to organizations such as St. Jude, the Citizen Fire Academy of Newport News, and D-Feet Cancer.

The Newport News One City Marathon is a point-to-point road marathon held in Hampton Roads, Virginia, crossing the full length of Newport News. It begins at Newport News Park and concludes downtown near Newport News Shipbuilding. Runners are allotted seven hours to complete the certified 26.2-mile course, requiring an average pace of 16 minutes per mile. It is a Boston qualifier; in a recent event, approximately 16% of marathon finishers achieved qualifying times, ranking it among the top 20 Boston-qualifying events according to MarathonGuide. The route winds through the Virginia Peninsula, passing parkland, waterways, and historic neighborhoods before concluding in the city’s shipbuilding area. Aid stations are positioned approximately every two miles, offering Gatorade at alternating stops, energy chews at select later points, and portable toilets at each station. Pace teams are provided for participants aiming for a specific finish time, and the race is restricted to marathoners aged 18 and older. Upon completion, runners receive a medal and may proceed to The Yard District for the One City Celebration.

The Fast Fools 5K is an affordable evening 5K race in Newport News, Virginia, starting at 700 Thimble Shoals Boulevard. The run takes place between 6-8 p.m., with registration costing $5. The race supports THRIVE Peninsula and is organized by Warwick High School IB students. This is the second annual Fast Fools 5K, featuring a single 5K distance, a low entry fee, and a local student-led fundraiser.

Ainsley's Angels Heart and Sole is a spring road race held at Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Participants can choose from an in-person 5K, a 5K Angel Pusher division, a 5K Athlete Rider division, a virtual option, or a 1 Mile Fun Run. The 5K course begins and ends on Edwin Drive at Mount Trashmore. It follows a flat, fast route that has a small-town atmosphere. Runners, walkers, wheelchair athletes, riders, pushers, families, and first-time participants share the same event. The race raises awareness for individuals with special needs and physical challenges, while also supporting Ainsley's Angels' mission to provide mobility.

Pour le COASTAL EDGE STEEL PIER CLASSIC 5K, tu cours sur le Virginia Beach Boardwalk, c'est un parcours plat en aller-retour. C'est la 21ème édition de l'événement, et tous les finishers reçoivent un t-shirt et une médaille. Après, tu pourras profiter du Coastal Edge Student Art Pavilion et regarder le contest de surf WSL 1000, qui se déroule en même temps que le Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic.