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COASTAL EDGE STEEL PIER CLASSIC 5K

Sun, May 24, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Location
Virginia Beach, VA
2nd street Boardwalk, 23451
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Run a flat 5K on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk during Memorial Day Weekend, complete with a surfing contest and art pavilion.

  • Scenic
  • Festive

Join the 21st Annual Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic 5K for a refreshing run along the beautiful Virginia Beach Boardwalk. This flat, out-and-back course offers a lovely start to your Memorial Day Weekend. All finishers will receive a T-shirt and medal. Beyond the race, enjoy the Coastal Edge Student Art Pavilion and watch top pro and amateur surfers compete in the accompanying WSL 1000 surfing contest. It's a wonderful blend of running and beachside festivities.

What to expect

  • Enjoy a flat, out-and-back 5K course along the scenic Virginia Beach Boardwalk.
  • Receive a finisher's medal and T-shirt.
  • Experience the festive atmosphere of Memorial Day Weekend, including a student art pavilion and a surfing contest.

Standout details

  • Run on the beautiful Virginia Beach Boardwalk
  • Flat, out-and-back 5K course
  • Part of Memorial Day Weekend festivities
  • Includes a surfing contest and art pavilion

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warm-day exposure

  • Rolling area
  • Warm season

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The course

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From the organizer

Join us for the 21st Annual Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic for a 5k race along the beautiful Virginia Beach Boardwalk over Memorial Day Weekend!  Flat out and back course. T-Shirts and medals will be awarded to all finishers. Plus enjoy the Coastal Edge Student Art Pavilion, and check out some of the best in pro and amateur surf with the Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic by Katin WSL 1000 surfing contest.

Runners will start the race on the boardwalk at 2nd street. The race will run north to 24th street and return back to 2nd Street. There will be water stations at the start/finish line and at the turnaround.

Parking is available in the 2nd street lot close to the start. There are also metered spaces available on the cross streets.

Race will be held on Sunday, May 25th at 7 a.m. Packet Pick up will be held on Friday May 23rd from 5pm to 7pm at Coastal Edge @ 316 21st street Virginia Beach, VA 23454. Race packets can also be picked up between 6am and 6:30am  at the start line race morning.

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