Official Race Shirt
A commemorative Coast Guard Race shirt you'll be proud to wear.
Portsmouth's Waterfront Celebration of the U.S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard Race
Run the Portsmouth waterfront and celebrate the men and women of the Coast Guard. 5K · 10K · 15K — all paces and the whole family welcome.
Festival Park, Portsmouth, VA
12th Annual · Hosted by the City of Portsmouth · Professionally timed by Run The Day
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What Every Runner Gets
Finisher Medal
A nautical-themed medal for every finisher who crosses the line.
Custom Race Bib
Your bib with professional chip timing.
The Morning of a Lifetime
A sunrise run through Portsmouth's historic waterfront with the whole community.
A Summer Waterfront Race That Honors the Coast Guard
Festival Park sits along the Elizabeth River in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, just across the water from Norfolk. On race morning, runners follow a scenic course past docked Coast Guard vessels and the city's historic waterfront as the summer sun rises over Hampton Roads — part of Portsmouth's beloved summer waterfront culture.
Scenic Waterfront Course
Flat and fast along the Portsmouth riverfront with stunning coastal views.
Family-Friendly Community
All ages, all paces, all welcome — first-timers to seasoned racers.
Celebrate the Coast Guard
Live music and a community honoring our Coast Guard heroes and their families.
Choose Your Distance
A flat, fast waterfront course ideal for a PR or an easy summer effort. Runners come from Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and across Hampton Roads.
5K
A flat, fast intro distance — perfect for first-timers, families, and walkers.
10K
A scenic waterfront challenge ideal for a summer PR attempt.
15K
The signature distance for seasoned racers chasing a strong effort.
Start / Finish
Festival Park
Terrain
Flat, paved waterfront streets
Distances
5K / 10K / 15K
How Race Morning Unfolds
- 6:00 AM
Runners Arrive
Packet pickup, music, and waterfront energy as the sun rises over the Elizabeth River.
- 7:30 AM
Race Start
The 5K, 10K, and 15K all start together along the waterfront course.
- 7:45 AM
Finish Line Celebration
Medals, live music, and awards at Festival Park.
Packet & Bib Pickup
Your bib includes professional chip timing. Pickup details are being finalized.
Early Pickup
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Race-Morning Pickup
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