Race at the Cape

Saturday, October 14, 2023

5K Race - 8:00 a.m. | One-Mile Run/Walk - 9:15 a.m.

Schedule of Events

Friday, October 13

2:00-6:00 p.m. - Early Registration/Packet Pick-Up

Saturday, October 14

7:00-7:55 a.m. - Registration Open/Packet Pick-Up
7:40 a.m. - 5K Corrals Open
7:50 a.m. - Opening Remarks
7:57 a.m. - Wheelchair 5K Participants Begin
8:00 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk
9:05 a.m. - One-Mile Corrals Open
9:15 a.m. - One-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Note: Participants are encouraged to check the results online. Awards will be distributed via CHC students and mailed to those outside the CHC Community.

Course Maps

Packet Pick-Up

Packet pick-up will be held on Friday, October 13 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at the main entrance of Cape Henry Collegiate (1320 Mill Dam Road, Virginia Beach, Va. 23454). Runners are encouraged to pick up early to avoid lines on race day. Because early packet pick-up will begin prior to the end of the school day, if you are not on campus prior to 2:30 p.m., we ask that you wait until after 3:45 p.m. to pick up your packet to avoid afternoon dismissal congestion. You may pick up packets for friends and family.

Packet pickup is also available at the School on race day (Saturday) from 7:00-7:55 a.m.

Race packets and materials will not be mailed to any registered participants, except for those selecting the Virtual Race option. Packets will not be held for pick up after the race.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I park?

Will there be food/beverages available at the Start/Finish of the event?

Compass Rose Coffee Company is Cape Henry Collegiate’s own student-run business based at the School. Thanks to the generosity of their manufacturer, Massimo Zanetti Beverage, there will be coffee at the Race at the Cape. A cup of coffee will cost $2. They appreciate your support and look forward to serving high quality coffee to you Saturday.

Following the Race at the Cape, Cape Henry will host its annual Fall Festival in the adjacent parking lot, weather permitting. This event will have food and fun for the entire family.

Will there be water stops?

Will there be sports drinks or energy gels on the course?

Are headphones (iPods, MP3 players, etc.) allowed during the race?

Are baby joggers or strollers allowed during the race?

Yes. If you choose to run with a baby jogger, we ask that you start in the back of all runners. It is your responsibility to make sure the baby jogger does not impede other runners as well as you must take extra precaution as to your safety, your child’s safety and the safety of the runners around you. We reserve the right to pull any person from the race who is endangering other runners or themselves. Please note that the majority of the One-Mile Fun Run/Walk is located on the grassy athletic fields of Cape Henry Collegiate.

If I am unable to attend, can I get a refund or transfer/defer my registration?

I am registered to run the race(s) virtually. When will I receive my packet?

Will awards be given?

Of course! What is a race without a few awards!

The following awards will be given for 5K participants:

Overall Winner

Male (1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place)
Female (1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place)

Overall CHC Alumni Winner

Male (1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place)
Female (1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place)

Overall Military Division Winner

Male (1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place)
Female (1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place)

Age-Group Winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place for Each Group/Gender)

1-10
11-13
14-18
19-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-99

The following awards will be given for One-Mile participants:

Male (1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place)
Female (1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place)

Note: Participants are also encouraged to check the results online. Awards will be distributed via CHC students and mailed to those outside the CHC Community.

If I am participating in the Dolphin Double Challenge, will I have to hold on to my 5K medal while I participate in the One-Mile Run/Walk?

Cape Henry Collegiate’s Race at the Cape is celebrating over 20 years as an amazing family-oriented health and wellness activity for both the Cape Henry community and Hampton Roads runners and walkers. This annual event benefits the programs and activities of Cape Henry Collegiate. The Race at the Cape typically has over 525 participants and is the perfect kick-off to the School’s Fall Festival and Alumni Reunion Weekend! Those that complete the 5K and/or One-Mile run receive a custom medal and a race swag bag. At Cape Henry Collegiate, community is one of our core values and this event affords us a great opportunity to come together as a community for a good cause.

After the race, head over to the Fall Festival for the awards ceremony and more family fun!