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Virginia Beast

Name: Virginia Beast
Start: 2026-11-06
End: 2026-11-06
Location: Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, United States • 6 Nov 2026

Virginia Beast 2026

Virginia Beast 2026 is a multi day event held 6 to 8 November 2026 and based out of LFT Gym in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The listed venue address is 1964 Fisher Arch, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, USA.

The event includes multiple events with varying distances. Competitors are required to be prepared to carry ruck loads of 40 lbs, 50 lbs, and 80 lbs during the course. The format suggests ruck and load carriage elements as a core part of the activities.

A ticket option titled Operation VIRGINIA BEAST 2026 is listed at $299.00 plus $20.93 tax, shown as available in the event offers. The overall listed offer price is $319.93 USD.

A short phrase associated with the event reads: "Before the buzzword ‘hybrid athlete,’ there were Commandos." The description focuses on load carriage and multiple distance options based out of a local gym in Virginia Beach. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Virginia Beast

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