Coast Guard Race 15K
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Coast Guard Race - Portsmouth, VA
The 13th Annual Coast Guard Race takes place on August 7, 2027, at Festival Park on the Portsmouth waterfront along the Elizabeth River. The event offers three distances on a flat, paved waterfront course that follows the downtown riverfront past docked Coast Guard vessels.
Every entry includes a commemorative race shirt, a finisher medal, a custom race bib, and professional chip timing. The event features live music and a community program that honors Coast Guard members and their families. The course is described as flat and suitable for fast efforts or easier runs.
Distances
- 5K flat, fast waterfront distance for families and walkers
- 10K scenic waterfront distance for summer PR attempts
- 15K the signature longer distance for stronger racing efforts
Festival Park serves as the start and finish area. Packet pickup details, final pricing, and pickup locations will be posted once confirmed. Registration opens December 1 and the event is organized as an in-person waterfront race that brings together runners from across the Hampton Roads area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
