Race at the Cape
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · One-Mile Fun Run/Walk · Dolphin Double Challenge
From the Organizer
Saturday, October 10, 2026 (Rain or Shine)
5K Run/Walk - 8:00 a.m. | One-Mile Run/Walk - 9:15 a.m.
Race Day Registration - 7:15-7:45 a.m.
Course Map: 5K
Course Map: One-Mile
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY (Limited to 100 Participants)
Join your fellow runner/walkers on Saturday, October 11 for the Dolphin Double Challenge.
Start and complete the 5K Run/Walk beginning at 8:00 a.m. and continue to the One-Mile Fun Run/Walk at 9:15 a.m.
ONE GREAT MORNING | TWO PERFECT RACES | THREE AWESOME MEDALS
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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
73°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oceana Nas, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Virginia Beach, VA
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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Race at the Cape, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
124
Days to train
- Race
- Race at the Cape
- Date
- October 10, 2026
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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.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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)
- What is the Race at the Cape?
- Race at the Cape is a running race held in Virginia Beach, Virginia on October 10, 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 Race at the Cape?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Virginia Beach, Virginia at 1320 Mill Dam Road, Virginia Beach, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Race at the Cape?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Race at the Cape
Oct 10, 2026