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One Mile With a Smile 12 Hour Endurance Run

Name: One Mile With a Smile 12 Hour Endurance Run
Start: 2026-08-08
End: 2026-08-08
Location: Chesapeake

Chesapeake, United States • 8 Aug 2026

One Mile With a Smile 12 Hour Endurance Run

The event is a 12 hour endurance run held at Oak Grove Lake Park in Chesapeake, VA. Participants complete multiple laps of a 1.5 mile loop that passes along the lake and through wooded areas. The course is tree lined, flat, and entirely unpaved, offering a mixture of panoramic lake views and forested, wildlife habitat.

There is a single aid station located at the race start. Entry is limited to 60 runners and there will be no waitlist. Registration for the event closes on Sat, Jul 25 at 11:59 PM ET. The race director is the point of contact for questions about the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Chesapeake

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12 Hour Endurance Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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