Girls on the Run Hampton Roads Spring 5K
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5K Celebration
Girls on the Run Hampton Roads holds a season-closing, celebratory 5K that gives program participants a tangible sense of accomplishment. The event is presented as the inaugural Summer Twilight 5K on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Virginia Wesleyan (Batten) University. It is described as a joyful closing activity where crossing the finish line helps build confidence through completion. Every program participant receives a commemorative medal.
The event includes a post-race party with a live DJ and food and beverage trucks. Registered participants receive a timed bib and a t-shirt; those who complete the 5K receive a medal, tote bag, and branded bandana. The format is inclusive: participants may walk, run, push, roll, or skip at their own pace, and designated parking spots are available. For safety, every participant must wear a 5K bib, teams use a 5K buddy system with buddies aged 16 or older, and course marshals are stationed along the route. A virtual 5K option is offered for completion at another time and place. Volunteer roles listed for the event include cheer stations, water stops, course marshals, and finish line support. All profits from the race support Girls on the Run programs serving girls in Hampton Roads and Western Tidewater. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
