COASTAL EDGE STEEL PIER CLASSIC 5K - COASTAL EDGE STEEL PIER CLASSIC 5K
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
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 24th at 7 a.m. Packet Pick up will be held on Thursday May 21st from 5pm to 7pm at Coastal Edge @ 316 21st street Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Race packets can also be picked up between 6am and 6:30am at the start line race morning.
Typical conditions
For events around May 2027 in Virginia Beach, VA, United States: Typical spring conditions in this region — mornings can still be cool; confirm start-time guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Virginia Beach, VA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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