Above the Clouds

JUN
6
2026
A community 5K at the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail in Chesapeake on June 6, 2026, offering a timed 5K with prizes, a virtual 5K option, and a kid's 100 yard dash. A portion of fees supports a brain tumor organization and participants receive shirts and medals.
Sat 6 Jun 2026
5 kilometers

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Above the Clouds 5K

SPARC presents the 4th annual Above the Clouds 5K in Chesapeake, Virginia, held at the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail on June 6, 2026. The event raises awareness of brain cancer and includes in-person and virtual participation options.

The race program includes:

  • Above the Clouds 5K, a timed 5K with prizes for top finishers
  • Above the Clouds Virtual 5K
  • Kid's 100 Yard Dash with a completion award

Registration includes a race shirt and finisher medal for in-person participants; virtual participants also receive a shirt and finisher medal. A portion of registration fees will be donated to a brain tumor organization. Early registration through May 6, 2026 guarantees shirt sizing and an early registration discount; later registrants may not receive preferred sizing.

Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026 from 3:45 PM to 8:00 PM at DICK's House of Sports in Chesapeake. There is no day of race packet pickup. Post race food will be available for purchase from onsite vendors.

The event lists multiple sponsors and prize partners. Course maps and directions are provided for the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail location in Chesapeake, VA 23322. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Above the Clouds 5k
Above the Clouds - Virtual 5k
Above the Clouds - Kid's 100 Yard Dash