
Coastal Edge ECSC 5K is a running race on August 30, 2026 in Virginia Beach, VA, with an entry fee of $40.
From the Organizer
LOCATION: 2nd Street on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk
Enjoy a beautiful run on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk during The 63rd Annual Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships. All finishers will receive a custom medal and commemorative tee. The race will start at 2nd Street on the boardwalk. On-site registration will be under the Coastal Edge tent near the start line on the boardwalk. Enjoy the fast, flat, and out-and-back course along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk with a view of the morning sun over the scenic oceanfront. Course marshals will be positioned at key points and a water station will be set up near the turnaround. Pro surf competitions will be underway shortly after the race, not to mention all the other CE ECSC events. All events are free and open to attend.
Online registration:
$40 until August 16th, at midnight
$45 starting on August 17th,
Inclement Weather
Applicants acknowledge that they are participating in an outdoor event, which is subject to sudden changes in weather, including thunderstorms, high winds, etc. Applicant acknowledges that no refunds will be made as a result of inclement weather during the Coastal Edge ECSC 5k
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
84°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oceana Nas, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
457,066
as of 2023
City Elevation
14 ft
Nearest Airport
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Coastal Edge ECSC 5K
Aug 30, 2026