Race Info

Wear your best SUPER HERO Cape!

In honor of our community heroes, military heroes, CHKD heroes, patients, or a special hero in your life. Stop by our donation table to have your photo taken or email your photo to info@kingsdaughters.org. Winners will be chosen by the highest "Likes" on our  RunWalk Facebook Page by 12pm May 15th. Win a framed picture and a FREE 2025 registration!! #CHKDrunwalk

Packet Pickup

Locations:

• May 9th 12:00PM - 6:00PM,  Running Etc., 1940 Laskin Rd. #302, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
• May 10th 12:00PM - 6:00PM, Blue Moon Taphouse Banquet Room, Waterside District, 333 Waterside District, Norfolk, VA 23510
• Race Day 7AM Packet Pick Up Open - Blue Moon Taphouse's Back Patio, Waterside District, 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510 
  

PLEASE NOTE:

• No team packet pickup
• If you are 16 or older, you must have your ID to pick up your race number - NO EXCEPTIONS.
• If you are picking up race numbers for others, you must have your ID, a note from the person you are picking up for authorizing you to pick up their packet and a copy of their ID - NO EXCEPTIONS. You may pick up a family member's race packet as long as you have the same last name and you have your ID.

Download Sample Authorization Form

Race Rules

• Absolutely no refunds. If you cannot join us race day, email  info@kingsdaughters.org for a 100% tax deductible receipt before May 1, 2024
• No transfers to another person
• After May 1st, all race changes must be made at packet pick up. Fees may apply.
• Parents that want to run with their kids must register due to safety and liability insurance rules.

It is imperative that the registration data associated to your race number does in fact belong to you, the participant. From race results to finishers’ awards being impacted, as well as medical staff being able to correctly identify participants in need of treatment.

Course Maps

Virtual Races

For those who cannot make it May 11th; but would like to participate to earn a RunWalk shirt and medal,  REGISTER for the VIRTUAL 5K RUN and 2 Mile Walk. Once you register, you have until May 12th to complete your run or walk. Please share a photo of your run, walk or crawl on our Facebook page or email it to  info@kingsdaughters.org. Shirts, medals and goody bags will be mailed to all Virtual Registrants.

Register for a Virtual Race

Race Bib Info & Results

This year's 5K will be timed by Flat Out Events.  Bibs have a QR code with the link to race results.  Results can also be found here.  Contact timing@flatoutevents.com if you have any questions or race timing issues.

Race Photos

We would LOVE to see your race day photos, please tag us  @RunWalkfortheKids, and  #chkdrunwalkforthekids.  You can find race day photos on our Facebook page and your photos by bib number at Lida Nixon Photos. 

Volunteer Info

The success of our event depends on the countless volunteers who support it by giving of their valuable time and energy. Register to volunteer online. For questions email us at info@kingsdaughters.org.

Register to Volunteer 

Kids Zone

Presented by the Virginia Beach Mayor's Youth Leaders in Action.

Bring the whole family to run or walk and then explore some of the family friendly activities in the Kid Zone! This expanded fun-filled area will include multiple activity stations for everyone to participate in, as well as corn hole, hula-hoops, face painting and the chance to meet CHKD's Healthy Bear. Designed for all ages, so families are encouraged to come out and enjoy the many activities together.

For Your Safety

CHKD Sports Medicine is the official medical service provider of RunWalk for the Kids. First aid, water stations and medical teams will be available for your safety.

Event Venue: Waterside District

Waterside District is Norfolk’s premier waterfront experience!
Located in the heart of the central business district and adjacent to the city of Norfolk’s world-class waterfront, Waterside District is a central gathering place for local residents, visitors and businesses. Waterside District is open year-round, day and night to accommodate next-level dining and entertainment for all ages.
We look forward to seeing you! https://www.watersidedistrict.com/

Visit LinkTr.ee/WatersideDistrictVA for events, sales, specials, and more!

Weather Forecasts

Weather forecasts are tracked before the race for heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds and extreme heat. If there is a possibility of threatening weather, information will be posted on our RunWalk Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RunWalkfortheKids/  or this website home page, so that runners/walkers can prepare for severe weather during the race as well as possible course changes, delayed start, etc. Safety of all participants is priority. 

On race day, the Medical and Race Directors along with the City of Norfolk and Norfolk Police Department will decide if any changes will be made to the race/s. The race start time can change, the race can be postponed or the event can be cancelled.  No Refunds will be given in the event of any cancellations. (Water, fog and high winds may cause the course(s) to be changed or shortened.)

Parking

Downtown Norfolk parking details click here. 

Road Closures

Race roads will be closed by 5AM. More Details TBD.