Event Description

The Chesapeake Bay Division of the International Association for Identification (CBD-IAI) is hosting a Virtual 5K event as part of the Educational Conference taking place in February 2026. This year's conference will be held at the Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks in Fairfax, Virginia.  Regardless of whether or not you are able to attend the conference, our Virtual 5k is an opportunity to have fun and be included in an event with fellow colleagues throughout all forensic science and law enforcement disciplines. 

Since this 5K is being held virtually, participation is self-paced and accommodating to any shift or busy schedule! 

The event can be completed anywhere, any time of day, and on whatever type of terrain works best for you. 

EVENT DETAILS:

WHAT: Virtual 5K (3.1 miles) - Self-submitted timed results 

WHEN: Thursday, January 1st - Thursday, February 12th, 2026

WHERE: Any Location (road, trail, treadmill, beach, mountain, etc.)

HOW: Run, Walk, Speed walk, or Jog your entire mileage

FEES: $35 + processing fee (additional fees will apply if you choose to have your medal shipped to you rather than pickup at the conference) 

INCLUDED: A  custom-made CBD-IAI Chillin Challenge Virtual 5K medal

*Registration will be open beginning Thursday, January 1st and will close on Thursday, February 12th, 2026.

The first 30 participants registered: You will be able to pick up your medal in the Vendor Hall at the 2026 CBD-IAI Educational Conference (if attending). 

All other participants or those not attending the conference: You can have your medals shipped to your home address (by selecting the shipping and handling add-on option at time of registration for an additional cost of $5.00).