Eggleston OK5K
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Event Details
The 17th Annual Eggleston OK5K & 1 Mile Run, Walk & Roll takes place on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan University in Virginia Beach. The event includes two distances: a 5K and a 1 mile event.
Course and Participation
The event features a completely paved and accessible course. It is open to runners, walkers, wheelchair participants, and families with strollers. Participants may see employees and program participants from Eggleston, the organizing nonprofit, along the course.
Purpose and Impact
The event is a primary fundraiser for Eggleston, an organization that has served adults with disabilities since 1955. All proceeds directly support its mission. The funds raised benefit adults with disabilities in the Hampton Roads area, with a focus on Eggleston's Day Support Programs and Brain Injury Services.
Additional Activities
A post-race celebration includes music, kid-friendly activities, and prizes. Packet pickup is available the day before the event at the Eggleston Corporate Office in Norfolk. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.