
From the Organizer
Join Girls on the Run Hampton Roads for our inaugural Twilight 5K fundraiser! Worried about the heat? Don’t fret! This summer's 5K won’t take place until 6 pm. Enjoy our post-race party with a live DJ and food & beverage trucks! Each participant will receive a timed bib and t-shirt.
All profits from the race will go towards keeping girls in Hampton Roads and Western Tidewater healthy, confident, and joyful.
What is the Miles for a Mission Participant Option?
Miles for a Mission is our fundraising race series, culminating with this Twilight 5K! If you would like to join the series (and receive the exclusive GOTR cotton velour beach towel!). The other races are the Crush N' Run (register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/VirginiaBeach/CrushNRun5K) and either the VB 10 Miler or 5K (register here: https://virginiabeach10miler.com/).
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
87°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oceana Nas, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
457,066
as of 2023
Elevation
14 ft
Nearest Airport
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Girls on the Run Twilight 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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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)
Girls on the Run Twilight 5K
Aug 1, 2026