K5K - A Run for Kendra

K5K - A Run for Kendra takes place in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on November 21, 2026, with a 5K run/walk starting at 9:00 a.m. This community event honors Kendra R. Atherton and raises money for a scholarship fund that supports students who have lost a parent to cancer. You can run or walk the course, and take part either in person or virtually. Participants of all ages are welcome, and pets are welcome too. A reception at a local venue follows the event.

Because runners and walkers share the same 5K, this is a good fit for a mixed group: some can race the 3.1 miles while others stroll with the dog. If you want a fast time, keep a weekly interval or tempo session in the four to six weeks before race day; if you are new to the distance, three easy outings a week, building toward 30 minutes of continuous movement, will get you across the line comfortably. The morning start and the reception afterward make it an easy event to plan a whole Saturday around.