Surfers Healing 5K
When is Surfers Healing 5K?
Surfers Healing 5K takes place on Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Virginia Beach, VA.
What distances does Surfers Healing 5K offer?
Surfers Healing 5K offers 1 event: 5K.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | — | $40.00 | Register |
How much does Surfers Healing 5K cost?
Registration for Surfers Healing 5K starts at $40.00.
Where is Surfers Healing 5K held?
Surfers Healing 5K is held in Virginia Beach, VA at 401 Atlantic Ave.
About Surfers Healing 5K
Join us for the Surfers Healing 5K. Enjoy a scenic run on the Virginia Beach boardwalk. Autism Society Tidewater Virginia's mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. Run, walk, or volunteer to help us create a positive impact and raise awareness for the Autism community. Together, we can make a difference—one step at a time.
Awards
Overall Awards
Top 3 Men & Women
The Overall category will be scored using GUN time. If you are planning to be in contention for one of these top Overall Awards, you must qualify and start in the competitive wave.
Age Group Awards
Top Male & Female in each age group
The Age Group category will be scored using Chip time. This allows each runner to be scored against all other runners in their age group regardless of where they start in the corrals.
14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
Adaptive Duo Awards
Top 3 Adaptive Duo Teams
The Adaptive Duo category will be scored using Chip time. If you are planning to be in contention for an Adaptive Duo Team Award you must be registered to be in the Adaptive Duo category and start with the Adaptive Duo wave.
Team Award
Largest team
The Largest Team Award will be presented to the team with the most registered participants on race day.
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup
Expo Packet Pickup Date & Time
August 14, 2026
3:00-6:00 p.m.
FACT Resource Center lobby
3509 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
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Race Day Packet Pickup Date and Time
August 15, 2026
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Wave Start Schedule
8:00 a.m. – Competitive Wave Start
8:05 a.m. – Athlete Duo Wave Start (including Team Hoyt and Ainsley’s Angels participants)
8:10 a.m. – Main Wave Start
Wave Start Schedule
To help improve course flow and provide a better race experience, Surfer’s Healing is implementing paced wave starts this year. Participants will begin in the following order:
8:00 a.m. – Competitive Wave Start
8:05 a.m. – Athlete Duo Wave Start (including Team Hoyt and Ainsley’s Angels participants)
8:10 a.m. – Main Wave Start
These staggered start times are designed to enhance safety, reduce course congestion, and create a smoother experience for all athletes. Please arrive at the starting area early and be prepared to begin with your assigned wave.