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VBLA 2026 Ocean Swim Series Race 3: 5K or Mile

Name: VBLA 2026 Ocean Swim Series Race 3: 5K or Mile
Start: 2026-08-16T13:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-17T03:30:00.000Z
Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Overview

5K · 1 mi

Aug 16, 2026 • 9:30 AM EDTVirginia Beach, Virginia, US

On our calendar since May 2021

Virginia 5K

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The VBLA Ocean Swim Series 5K or Mile Swim ends a summer of racing for the series participants. The 5K is a challenge for swimmers ready to set big goals and achieve them, while the 1-Mile option tests improvement from the first &/or second race (noting that conditions, tides and wind make every race different) The VBLA Swim Series is meant for experienced ocean racers and novice open water swimmers alike. Come find out how much fun it is to race without lane lines to guide you among a community of motivated swimmers ready to race and enjoy open water fun together.

5K

Start: 4th Street

Mandatory Water Stop: 14th Street prior to the Pier, reentry 15th Street north of the Pier.

Finish: 42nd Street

Mile

Start: 27th Street

Finish: 42nd Street

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VBLA 2026 Ocean Swim Series Race 3: 5K or Mile

Overview

Run Vibes summary

5K

Start: 4th Street

Mandatory Water Stop: 14th Street prior to the Pier, reentry 15th Street north of the Pier.

Finish: 42nd Street

Mile

Start: 27th Street

Finish: 42nd Street

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