5K Angel Run
About this race
Join us for the 5K Angel Run, Kennedy’s Angel Gowns’ signature annual fundraiser held each October during Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. Since 2017, this meaningful event has welcomed hundreds of runners, walkers, and supporters and raised thousands to support our mission of serving families facing the unimaginable loss of a baby.
The 5K Angel Run is more than a race—it’s a moment to gather in remembrance. Families and friends participate in honor of their precious “angel babies,” and Kennedy’s Angel Gowns shares their names in special and heartfelt ways throughout the event. A moving tribute is included in our race-day program to uplift grieving families and remind them that they are not alone.
Every step you take helps us continue the vital programs we offer—The Angel Box, Angel Baby Funeral, Cooling Units, and Community-Based Doula Support. All proceeds directly support the work of our non-profit organization.
Whether you’re running in memory, walking in support, volunteering behind the scenes, or cheering from the sidelines, you’re part of something powerful.
We continue to enhance the race experience each year thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers and the many generous supporters who sponsor, donate, and serve. Your participation helps raise awareness and shed light on a community that often grieves in silence.
Lace up and meet us at the beautiful Oak Grove Park in Chesapeake, Virginia, or virtually! Let’s run with purpose. Let’s run for our angels.
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Running
5K Run/Walk
All ages are welcome to run/walk the 5K. Register by September 30 to include an angel baby’s name on the commemorative race shirt.
5K Run/Walk with All-Terrain Stroller
Run/Walk the 5K while pushing your child in a jogging or all-terrain stroller. Includes the option to add an angel baby’s name to the commemorative race shirt when registered by September 30.
5K Virtual Run/Walk
Run/Walk at a location of your choice and post your results. Enter your virtual results when you're finished! Race packet ships and will arrive after race day. Add an angel baby's name to the race shirt (sign up by 9/30).
Kids Fun Run
Join us for the Kids Fun Run, open to children aged 10 and below! This exciting event takes place just before the 5K Angel Run. It's a wonderful opportunity for the little ones to get active and have fun while supporting a great cause. Register your child today and let them be a part of this special event!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Chesapeake, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:08 AM and sets at 6:35 PM local time (EDT) in Chesapeake on October 10, 2026 — 11h 27m of daylight.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 29 Chesapeake events
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