Cape Charles LOVE Run

APR
25
2026
Run or walk through historic Cape Charles with views of the Chesapeake Bay. Choose from a 1-mile color run, a 5K, or a 10K, with free events for kids and wheelchair athletes. All timed entrants get a t-shirt and a series finisher medal.
Sat 25 Apr 2026
6 miles 3 miles

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Event Details

The Cape Charles LOVE Run takes place on April 25, 2026. The event is located in Cape Charles, Virginia, with activities centered around 21 Bay Avenue. The course goes through Historic Downtown Cape Charles with views overlooking the Chesapeake Bay.

Available Distances

The event offers several timed running and walking options:

  • 1 Mile Color Run
  • 5K
  • 10K
  • A free Kids Dash for participants aged 10 and under.
  • A Wheelchair Accessible Race.

Registration and Inclusions

Registration is required for all events. The Kids Dash and Wheelchair Race are free. Registration includes a t-shirt, chip timing, and a finisher medal for the 1-mile, 5K, and 10K events. This finisher medal is described as the fourth in a series of four. Participants in the Kids Dash and Wheelchair Race receive a different prize medal.

For the 1-mile, 5K, and 10K events, there is an optional color zone where participants can be sprayed with bright, environmentally safe colors.

Post-Race and Logistics

A post-run party features music, kids' activities, and snacks. Packet pickup is available on Friday, April 24, at the Cape Charles Civic Center and on the morning of the event at the beach gazebo. Day-of registration is also available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

6 mi
10k
3 mi
1 Mile Color Run
Wheelchair Race
Kids Dash (10 & Under)