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Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation celebrates 60 years with 5k race

Posted at 4:13 PM, Jun 13, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-14 16:06:08-04
A runner pumps his fists in the air as he nears the finish line. The 18th annual Susan G. Komen Denver Race for the Cure took place today, October 3rd, 2010 under brilliant blue skies and great weather. Well over 50,000 men, women, and children turned out to take part in teh annual event. This year a special presentation was made by Susan G. Komen Founder, Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, who's sister was Susan G. Komen for which the race is named. The race, which started and ended at the Pepsi Center, had three events: the 5K Co-Ed Run/Walk at 7:00am, 5K Co-Ed Walk at 8:00am and the Family 1-Mile Fun Walk at 9:00am. Seventy five percent of the proceeds from the Race support local breast health education, early detection screenings and treatment programs. Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

A runner pumps his fists in the air as he nears the finish line. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – On July 24, Virginia Beach’s Parks and Recreation Foundation (VBPRF) and J&A Racing will host Sunday RUNday, a family-friendly 5k at Mount Trashmore Park for their 60th anniversary.

The 5k will begin at 8 a.m. along with a Kid’s Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. and a Family Fitness Walk/Run, both one mile each.

Participation in the 5k is $20, $30 on-site.  If you register before July 15, you’ll receive a free T-shirt as well.

Registering before June 30 gets you entered into a drawing for a $100 Parks & Recreation gift card – good towards a recreation center membership or other Parks & Recreation programs.

After the race Sunday, there will be a DJ, fitness dance party, lawn games, and food trucks.

In addition to the run itself, the VBPRF is offering multiple 5k trainings called “5 Weeks to 5k” led by race experts, J&A Racing.  The training sessions are free, and no race registration is required to participate.

Training Sessions (all sessions 6:00 – 7:30 pm).

  • Tuesday, June 21 at Williams Farm Rec Center
  • Wednesday, June 22 at Bow Creek Rec Center
  • Thursday, June 23 at Princess Anne Rec Center

For registration and questions, click here.