
From the Organizer
Naval Weapons Station Yorktown MWR will host its 108th Birthday 8K Pier Run on Friday, August 7 from 8 a.m. to noon at Kirkpatrick Field. Same-day registration begins at 7 a.m. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group over 17. Age groups are 17 and under, 18 to 29, 30 to 37, 38 to 44, 45 to 49, and 50 and older. This is open to active duty, Reservists, DoD civilians, and eligible family members.
*** Your MUST have base access to participate***
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newport News Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
55 ft
Nearest Airport
PHF
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Birthday 8k Pier Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Timberneck 5K Run/Walk
5 miles away
Yorktown Independence Day 8K Run/Walk
3 miles away
Olde Towne's "Stride for Wellness" CARTER'S GROVE 10K & 5K
8 miles away
Glowing Gobbler 5K
3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Birthday 8k Pier Run
Aug 7, 2026