Presented by GHOSTSHIP, Vango Bistro, Coastal Edge, Vang's Sushi Shack, The RANCH & 757 Maker Space. A PROTHIRTY production inspired by Thrasher’s beloved King of the Road series — a tri-citywide skateboarding scavenger hunt. Riders will attempt to complete 200+ new challenges for the chance to win $2,000. Cash and prizes for 2nd, 3rd, and Best Tricks.
Events are optional unless specifically marked required. All challenges may be completed at any time from August 26 through September 5 unless an individual challenge says otherwise. Follow @PROTHIRTY for official updates.
Location: Coastal Edge · 316 21st Street, Virginia Beach
Kick off King of the Beach with skating, the SPAM EATING CHALLENGE, and a 1,000-point spot challenge. Warmup starts at 4 PM, skating begins at 5 PM, and the Aloha Block Party follows at 6 PM.
Location: 2nd Street, Virginia Beach
The ECSC Boardwalk Marketplace opens for the weekend and runs through August 30. Stop by the GHOSTSHIP pop-up tent and merchandise trailer while you’re there.
Location: 2nd Street Beach, Virginia Beach
Presented by GHOSTSHIP. Free skate clinic with GHOSTSHIP.
Location: 2nd Street, Virginia Beach
Start Saturday with the Shred For Bread 5K and a 1,000-point spot challenge presented by GHOSTSHIP Supply.
Location: 2nd Street Beach, Virginia Beach
Presented by GHOSTSHIP. Free skate clinic with GHOSTSHIP.
Location: Main Stage · 2nd Street, Virginia Beach
Close out Saturday night with Pennywise live on the Main Stage as part of the King of the Beach weekend lineup.
Location: 2nd Street Beach, Virginia Beach
Presented by GHOSTSHIP. Free skate clinic with GHOSTSHIP.
OPEN PRO mini ramp contest with cash prizes.
1,000-point bonus challenge: First, second, and third place each receive 1,000 points.
Location: TBD
Vert game of S.K.A.T.E. Follow @PROTHIRTY for the location and any updates.
Location: William’s Farm
Game of S.K.A.T.E down the 6 + rail.
Location: Woodstock
Final submission day with merchandise from GHOSTSHIP and Coastal Edge, plus last-chance spot and bonus challenges.
Free food for contestants from Vang’s Sushi Shack and Vang-Go Bistro.
Contestants must attend in person. Video submissions are due in person by 7 PM via AirDrop or Google Drive.
Location: TBD
Celebrate the final standings, prizes, and King of the Beach winners. Exact time and ceremony details will be announced.
King of the Beach is a citywide skateboarding scavenger hunt built around a printed challenge book packed with 200+ new challenges, including new local spot challenges. Presented by GHOSTSHIP, Vango Bistro, Coastal Edge, Vang's Sushi Shack, The RANCH, 757 Maker Space, and PROTHIRTY. Challenges run August 26–September 5, with in-person attendance required for contestants on September 5.
The official King of the Beach 2026 Challenge Book is live. Download the book for the complete challenge list, rules, point values, schedule, and submission instructions.
Register a team of 2–4 skaters for $200 per team. Payment is securely processed by Stripe.
Team entries may include 2–4 riders.