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Crush the Chesapeake 5K

Crush the Chesapeake 5K is a running race on August 30, 2026 in Chesapeake City, MD, with an entry fee of $35.

Date
August 30, 2026 (38 days to go)
Price
$35
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

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Events

Crush the Chesapeake 5K$35

Weather

Typical Conditions

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

63°

Chance of Rain

26%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Newark Ag Farm, 10 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:29 AMSunset 7:37 PMDaylight 13h 7m

Host City

About Chesapeake City, MD

City Elevation

62 ft

Nearest Airport

ILG

Wilmington Airport · 17 mi

Major Hub

PHL

Philadelphia International Airport · 40 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

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Crush the Chesapeake 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

38

Days to train

Race
Crush the Chesapeake 5K
Date
August 30, 2026

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From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

Read the Guide

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Chesapeake City than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Crush the Chesapeake 5K?+
Crush the Chesapeake 5K is a running race held in Chesapeake City, Maryland on August 30, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Crush the Chesapeake 5K?+
Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Chesapeake City, Maryland at 605 SECOND STREET. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Crush the Chesapeake 5K?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Crush the Chesapeake 5K

Aug 30, 2026

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