Virginia · 8K · 1K
Neptune’s 8K Race
Neptune’s 8K Race is a 8K and 1K event held in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, September 25, 2027. About 3,340 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- September 25, 2027
- Location
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Field size
- ~3,340 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, September 25, 2027
- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Distances
- 8K, 1K
- Field size
- About 3,340 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- neptunefestival.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
About the Neptune’s 8K Race
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. Neptune's 8K Race begins on Atlantic Avenue just outside of Neptune's Park at 31st Street, moves north on Atlantic Avenue before turning at 37th Street to run all the way south and around Rudee Loop, then back north again to finish at 30th Street with a post-race party in Neptune's Park at 31st Street. Each Runn…
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Neptune’s 8K Race: common questions
- When is the Neptune’s 8K Race?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, September 25, 2027.
- Where is the Neptune’s 8K Race held?
- In Virginia Beach, Virginia.
- What distances does the Neptune’s 8K Race offer?
- 8K and 1K.
- How many people run the Neptune’s 8K Race?
- About 3,340 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Neptune’s 8K Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Neptune’s 8K Race?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $40 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
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