JK5K Run/Walk
JK5K Run/Walk is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Chesapeake, VA, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (110 days to go)
- Location
- 409 Byron St., Chesapeake, VA
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The JK5K is more than a race — it’s a community coming together to lift up families during their hardest moments. This first annual Run/Walk fundraiser supports grieving families who have suffered the unexpected loss of a parent.
Every step taken helps provide emotional and financial support to families navigating unimaginable loss. By participating, you’re helping us continue our mission of offering comfort, stability, and hope when it’s needed most.
Join us as we honor loved ones, celebrate resilience, and make a meaningful difference for families in need.
*When signing up please answer the shirts size question to ensure you get the correct size you need.*
Events
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
70°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norfolk S, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Chesapeake, VA
Population
251,153
as of 2023
City Elevation
6 ft
Nearest Airport
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 11 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at JK5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
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JK5K Run/Walk
Oct 17, 2026