Rock the Beat 5K

SEP
19
2026
Rock the Beat 5K in Chesapeake on September 19, 2026 offers in-person and virtual 5K and Kids 1 Mile events to raise funds and awareness for congenital heart defects. Packet pickup is the Thursday before the race.
Sat 19 Sep 2026
5 kilometers

Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.

Rock the Beat 5K

Rock the Beat 5K is the 8th annual event hosted by Mended Little Hearts of Coastal Virginia on September 19, 2026 at 1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23323. The event offers both in-person and virtual options and is organized to raise awareness and funds for families affected by congenital heart defects.

Mended Little Hearts of Coastal Virginia provides peer-to-peer support, education, awareness, hospital programs, advocacy, and connections to resources for families of children born with congenital heart defects. The event supports those activities and highlights the community of people living with CHD.

Available distances and formats:

  • 5K in-person and virtual
  • Kids 1 Mile in-person and virtual

Registration opens in May and closes in September, with fees listed from $25 to $40 depending on the event. Packet pickup is Thursday, September 17 at Kings Grant Farmer's Market. Associated activities include food, volunteer opportunities, community gatherings, fundraising, and awareness efforts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Kids 1 Mile
Add Event
Help us complete the calendar!
  • Distance is at least 5 km
  • Event has a website or Facebook page
Website
Optional: Please provide your e-mail address if we may contact you.
Report a change
We will only update the data if the information is also on the website.