Coastal Edge East Coast Aloha 5K and Paddleboard Clinic...

• 5K Run / Walk:- Run 3.1 Miles

The Second Annual East Coast Aloha 5K Fun Run/Walk and Paddleboard Clinic takes place at one of Virginia Beach's notorious landmarks, the 64^th Street Narrows, First Landing State Park, on Sunday, 18 Sept 2016. 

The producer of this event, The Wahine Surf Club, is an avid promoter of healthy, active lifestyles and is committed to giving back to the community.  This year, in addition to the 5K Fun Run/Walk, we are offering the Paddleboard Clinic because of its therapeutic attributes in health restoration and rehabilitation. It empowers individuals physically and mentally, giving the person a sense of freedom and independence as well as increasing their self-esteem and self-confidence.  All proceeds support The Coastal Edge Surf For The Cure in order to benefit Susan G. Komen of Tidewater.  So sign up online for as many categories as you like...you can run, then paddle, then volunteer!

***ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS midnite Thursday, Sept 15*** 

For Late Registration, forms will be available 7:30am the morning of the race and the cost increases to $35. Also, a t-shirt is NOT guaranteed at that time. 

Walk-on sign ups for the Paddleboard Clinics will also be taken pending any available slots – bring $20 donation, water & towel.

Event details and schedule

PARKING:

There will be a $5 CASH fee ($7 for out of state) for parking inside the Park. The best location to park during the race is in the large parking lot near the boat ramps…just follow the main road all the way to the end. Again, please come prepared to pay $5 for parking; you will not be able to drive your vehicle into the Park otherwise.

PADDLEBOARD CLINICS

This event is not just for runners; you can sign up for a Paddleboard clinic as well.  Whether you are new or advanced, we are offering 1-hour clinics for $20 by some of the best, certified and experienced, local surf/paddleboard instructors from SUP Barre, VBSS, and Ebbing Tides Eco Tours.  In addition to the paddle board instruction, participants will enjoy the serene waters of the First Landing State Park.  We will provide everything including paddles, leashes, paddleboards & personal flotation devices (PFDs); however, you may bring your own Stand Up Paddleboard and/or paddle if you would like. All registered participants will receive a t-shirt and goody bag as well. 

5K FUN RUN/WALK:

The race will start at 8:30am, just in front of the Narrows, which is located bout 1.5 miles from the 64^th Street Park entrance, on the left. All registered participants will receive a t-shirt, finisher medal, on-course hydration and post-race refreshments, and a goody bag.

COURSE:

The 5K is an out and back trail course that is generally flat. However, you will encounter a few small hills and some sandy terrain.  See map below.

COST: $35 before 15 Sept 2016

RACE DETAILS:

7:00am – State Park opens

7:30am – Packet pick-up/same day registration

8:30am – 5K Race Start

9:30am – Awards