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Join us for LOVE Run 2026!
The annual LOVE Run is a family-friendly run/walk taking participants through Historic Downtown Cape Charles, scenic neighborhood streets, and along the Chesapeake Bay waterfront.
April 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Start on Bay Avenue |
Registrants may choose from three different race lengths: 1-mile, 5K, and 10K. The additional Kids’ Dash and Wheelchair Race have no sign-up cost.
Start times will be staggared: 1 Mile (9:00 AM), 10K (9:15 AM) and 5K (9:30 AM). Kids’ Dash and Wheelchair Race to follow race completion.
Packet pickup will be open on Friday, April 24, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the Cape Charles Civic Center. Day-of packet pickup will be at the beach gazebo from 7:45 – 8:45 AM. Race registration will also be available on the day of the LOVE Run.
Participants can opt to participate in the color zone and be sprayed with bright, fun, harmless, and environmentally safe colors. This color zone will be available for all events: 10k, 5k, and 1 mile.
Upon finishing, guests can enjoy music, snacks & beverages, face painting, balloon art, and of course, local shops and restaurants!
We hope to see you at this year’s LOVE Run!
Features:
Family Fun, Race, Race/Running, Sporting
