Maddie's Message Race to Secure 5K
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Race to Secure 5K
This event takes place at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater, 3550 Cellar Door Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. It includes in-person and virtual options and supports child-safety work focused on preventing furniture tip overs.
Participation fees are listed at $35.00 and registration opens on 2026-08-03 and closes on 2026-11-07. Funds raised support distribution of free furniture anchoring straps, safety education, and national advocacy efforts to reduce tip over injuries to children. The event material highlights the frequency of tip over injuries and frames the race as a way to fund prevention activities.
Distances offered:
- 5K in-person at the Amphitheater, listed as 3.1 miles
- 1 Mile untimed event for youth or family participants
- Virtual 5K option for remote participation
The description characterizes the event as family friendly and community oriented, aiming to turn awareness into concrete safety resources. The race honors a child who died after an unsecured dresser and positions registration proceeds as support for education, anchoring kits, and advocacy to build safer homes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
