09/30/2026
The Hampton Police Department is advising residents, visitors and motorists to plan for road closures and significant traffic impacts Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, as runners take to the streets for the Rockfest Half Marathon and 5K Road Race.
The event will bring increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic to the Beach District and North Shore areas of Hampton. Due to the size of the event and number of participants, several roads will be closed or restricted for extended periods to provide a safe route for runners, spectators and motorists.
Motorists should expect the following closures and traffic impacts:
Beach District | 7:40-9:15 a.m.
• Route 101 eastbound at Landing Road will be closed.
• Route 1A at the south side of the Hampton Harbor Bridge will be closed to northbound traffic.
• Ocean Boulevard from the Hampton Harbor Bridge north to Highland Avenue will be closed.
• Southbound traffic on Ocean Boulevard from the North Shore area will be detoured west onto Church Street/Route 101 westbound.
North Shore Area | 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
• 8-11 a.m.: Ocean Boulevard northbound from Highland Avenue to High Street will be closed to motor vehicle traffic.
• 8:20-11 a.m.: The westbound lane of High Street from Ocean Boulevard to Mace Road will be closed.
• 8:30-11:30 a.m.: The westbound lane of Mace Road from High Street to Mill Road will be closed to motor vehicle traffic.
• 8:30-11:30 a.m.: The northbound lane of Mill Road from Mace Road to Barbour Road will be closed.
• 9-11:30 a.m.: Barbour Road, Little River Road and Woodland Road will experience delays. Officers assigned to traffic details will allow motor vehicle traffic through when it is safe to do so.
• 9-11:30 a.m.: Great Gate, Juniper Lane and Huckleberry Lane will remain open to local traffic, but runners will be sharing the roadway.
• 9-11:30 a.m.: The northbound lane of Ocean Boulevard from Cusack Lane to Huckleberry Lane will remain open. Motorists should expect delays and use caution as runners travel south toward the finish line on Ocean Boulevard.
Runners are encouraged to arrive in the Beach District no later than 7:30 a.m. to allow enough time to find parking. Access to the Beach District will close at 7:45 a.m.
Residents should also plan ahead, as vehicles will not be able to leave the Beach District between 7:45 and 10 a.m.
Temporary sign boards have been placed at various locations throughout Hampton, and residents living along areas affected by the race have been provided additional information.
Hampton police officers will be stationed at traffic posts throughout the course to help manage traffic and maintain the safety of runners, spectators and motorists.
Motorists are encouraged to allow additional travel time, seek alternate routes when possible and follow the directions of officers working along the race route.
Additional race information is available through the Hampton Rockfest at www.hamptonrockfest.com. Question regarding road closures may be directed to [email protected]