K5K - A Run for Kendra 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Nov 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| k5k Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| k5k VirtualVirtual | 5K | Nov 21, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 31, then $40 until Nov 21.
Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Virginia ($35).
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 6:48 AM, and the k5k Run/Walk starts at 9:00 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
1st Street, 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.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results (Mettle Events) for K5K - A Run for Kendra. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at K5K - A Run for Kendra?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 28:28 or better, the top quarter in 34:24, and half the field in 52:44; the last tenth came in after 1:12:50.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 49:41 | 28:49 |
| 20-29 | 25:43 | 23:12 |
| 30-39 | 33:39 | 24:02 |
| 40-49 | 57:53 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 30:02 | 38:19 |
| 60-69 | 1:02:44 | 36:04 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 22 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
K5K - A Run for Kendra 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 202 to 246 finishers, and the median time dropped from 54:58 to 52:44.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 246 (-18%) | 52:44 | under 28:28 | 21:12 |
| 2024 | 301 (+14%) | 42:09 | under 25:24 | 17:42 |
| 2023 | 263 (-5%) | 55:30 | under 25:56 | 18:20 |
| 2022 | 277 (+37%) | 49:06 | under 26:48 | 20:47 |
| 2021 | 202 | 54:58 | under 27:06 | 19:32 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:24, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 19 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 18% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 68°F.
Based on 85 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
- 1st Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025), 2024 (Nov 23, 2024), 2023 (Nov 18, 2023), 2022 (Nov 19, 2022), 2021 (Nov 20, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is K5K - A Run for Kendra?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 21, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Virginia ($35).
- 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 246 runners finished the k5k Run/Walk; the median finish was 52:44 and the winner ran 21:12.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 34:24, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 19 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1st Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
From the organizers
Join us for our 14th Annual run/walk to honor and celebrate the life of Kendra R. Atherton and to raise money for a scholarship fund in her name to benefit college students who have lost a parent to cancer, and who display the qualities possessed by Kendra. As of today, the k5k: A Run for Kendra has awarded $170,000 in scholarships to students who have lost a parent to cancer.
When: Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 9am
Where: Virginia Beach Boardwalk or Virtually
Join us for our after party at The Shack after the race is over! The Shack is located at 712 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.