Sat, Sep 19, 2026

12th Annual Chas Foundation 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk

Suffolk, VA

Registration open12th annual

5K1 Mile

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Sep 18, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 12th Annual Chas Foundation 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk

The course runs out and back through the Harbour View neighborhood, tracing flat paved streets alongside a golf course and past several lakes. It is a certified course, so runners chasing a time will find the surface and shape cooperative. Foundation board members are on hand at the finish to talk about the mental health programs the race supports.

Packet pickup the evening before is held at a brewery in Portsmouth. On race morning, registration opens early at the start area near Towne Bank University. Coffee and donuts are available after you finish, and the post-race gather moves back to the brewery for pints.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

157finishers

16:31winner

30:44median

54:56cutoff

Top 3: William Christian (16:31) · Patrick Wilson (17:45) · Russell Haller (18:18)

1 Miles · 2025 results

53finishers

6:27winner

16:29median

22:43cutoff

Top 3: C. Evans (6:27) · Rachel Sleighter (8:05) · C. Evans (8:06)

The 12th Annual Chas Foundation 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk is in its 12th year.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K9/19/2026 08:45$35

1 Mile9/19/2026 08:15$30

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Common Questions About the 12th Annual Chas Foundation 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the 12th Annual Chas Foundation 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:44, and the last recorded finisher came in around 54:56, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 12th Annual Chas Foundation 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk a good first 5K?

It is a small race (157 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 12th Annual Chas Foundation 5K and 1-mile Fun Run/Walk?

The 5K winner ran 16:31 while the median finisher took 30:44. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.