From the Organizer
One in every 110 babies is diagnosed with a congenital heart defect (CHD)—that’s 40,000 each year! Today, there are 2-4 million Americans living with CHD.
Mended Little Hearts of Coastal Virginia is a chapter of the national non-profit program that empowers families affected by congenital heart defects (CHDs) through peer-to-peer support, education, awareness, hospital programs, advocacy and connecting families with needed resources to improve quality of life in our community. Mended Little Hearts inspires hope in families of children born with CHDs and lets them know they are not alone.
Join us for food, fun, and fast race times together at the 8th Annual ROCK THE BEAT 5K and Kids’ 1 mile! We'll see you Saturday, September 19th at the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail.
Run, walk, volunteer, celebrate, donate, share, and raise CHD awareness and funds for Mended Little Hearts of Coastal Virginia!
Thank you for supporting “the littlest heart patients of all.”
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Packet Pickup will be Thursday, September 17th from 4-7pm at the Kings Grant Farmer's Market.
Race Day - Saturday, September 19th:
8:30am - Kick Off Ceremony
8:45am - Kids 1 Mile
9:30am - 5k
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
79°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norfolk S, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About CHESAPEAKE, VA
Nearest Airport
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Waiting For?
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88
Days to train
- Race
- Rock the Beat 5k
- Date
- September 19, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Rock the Beat 5k?
- Rock the Beat 5k is a running race held in CHESAPEAKE, Virginia on September 19, 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 Rock the Beat 5k?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in CHESAPEAKE, Virginia at 1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Rock the Beat 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Rock the Beat 5k
Sep 19, 2026