COASTAL EDGE STEEL PIER CLASSIC 5K 2027
- Date
- Sunday, May 23, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $45 on May 19, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COASTAL EDGE STEEL PIER CLASSIC 5K | 5K | May 23, 20277:00 AM | $40$45 after May 19, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on May 19, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until May 18, then $45 until May 22.
Online registration closes May 22, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Virginia Beach runs 32:37, about 10:30 a mile, based on 17 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:48 and men in 29:15.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:50 AM, and the COASTAL EDGE STEEL PIER CLASSIC 5K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2nd street Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 23 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 57°F and hot years reach 88°F.
Based on 80 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2nd street Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, VA 23451Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (May 23, 2027), 2026 (May 24, 2026), 2025 (May 25, 2025), 2024 (May 26, 2024), 2023 (May 28, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is COASTAL EDGE STEEL PIER CLASSIC 5K?
- Sunday, May 23, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on May 19, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 22, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 2nd street Boardwalk, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
From the organizers
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.