2026 Tidewater Striders Walking Grand Prix
- Date Thu 1st January 2026 - Sun 6th December 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the New Year with the 2026 Tidewater Striders Walking Grand Prix, an exciting series of walking events taking place in beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia! From January 1 to December 6, 2026, participants will have the chance to compete in a variety of distances, including 5K, 10K, and even a half marathon, with races cleverly scheduled throughout the year to keep the motivation high.
This Grand Prix is open exclusively to Tidewater Striders members in good standing, allowing walkers to accumulate points based on their race finishes. With a total of 12 thrilling races lined up, including unique events like the Indoor Mile and the competitive OK5K walking category, there’s something for everyone. Plus, volunteers have the opportunity to give back while earning eligibility for end-of-year awards for the top male and female finishers. Whether you’re a seasoned walker or just starting your fitness journey, the 2026 Walking Grand Prix promises a vibrant community atmosphere, camaraderie, and a fantastic way to stay active all year long!
This Grand Prix is open exclusively to Tidewater Striders members in good standing, allowing walkers to accumulate points based on their race finishes. With a total of 12 thrilling races lined up, including unique events like the Indoor Mile and the competitive OK5K walking category, there’s something for everyone. Plus, volunteers have the opportunity to give back while earning eligibility for end-of-year awards for the top male and female finishers. Whether you’re a seasoned walker or just starting your fitness journey, the 2026 Walking Grand Prix promises a vibrant community atmosphere, camaraderie, and a fantastic way to stay active all year long!
Organiser's Description
2026 Walker Grand Prix Rules
A walker must be a Tidewater Striders member in good standing at the time of the races and complete a minimum of 6 races. Races only count from date of membership forward. Any corrections should be emailed to the Grand Prix Chairman as soon as possible.
Races are scored based on finish. 10 points for 1st, 8 for second, 6 for third, and etc. All finishers not in the top 5 will score 1 point (Note: You will earn the SAME amount of points no matter what distance you walk during any of the Distance Series races).
You may sign up for both the Walking Grand Prix and the Running Grand Prix. If you sign up for a race as a walker you will only earn points in the Walking Grand Prix. If you sign up for a race as a runner, you will only earn points for the Running Grand Prix.
Volunteering is required. To be eligible for awards in the Grand Prix, participants must volunteer at THREE Tidewater Striders supported events (e.g., Striders race, Adopt-a-Highway, etc. ). One of the in person volunteering must be at a Strider supported race.
End of year awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers. You must complete the Grand Prix event in the time allotted for the event in order to earn points. For example, if it is a 5k and the course limit is 1 hour you must complete that event in 1 hour. No race scoring will be applied to virtual races.
2026 Walking Grand Prix Schedule
January 1 Resolution 5k
January 10 Distance Series 1 (5k and 10K)
January 31 Distance Series 2 (5 miler only)
February 15 Indoor Mile
February 28 Distance Series 3 (10k only)
April 25 Spring Running Festival 5 miler
May 16 XC Classic
June 13 OK5K (New this year competitive walk category)
July 28 Scholarship 5k
August 8 Outdoor Mile
September 20 ERR 10k
November 7 Salute to Service 5k
November 26 Turkey Trot 10k
December 6 Dismal Swamp 1/2 marathon
A walker must be a Tidewater Striders member in good standing at the time of the races and complete a minimum of 6 races. Races only count from date of membership forward. Any corrections should be emailed to the Grand Prix Chairman as soon as possible.
Races are scored based on finish. 10 points for 1st, 8 for second, 6 for third, and etc. All finishers not in the top 5 will score 1 point (Note: You will earn the SAME amount of points no matter what distance you walk during any of the Distance Series races).
You may sign up for both the Walking Grand Prix and the Running Grand Prix. If you sign up for a race as a walker you will only earn points in the Walking Grand Prix. If you sign up for a race as a runner, you will only earn points for the Running Grand Prix.
Volunteering is required. To be eligible for awards in the Grand Prix, participants must volunteer at THREE Tidewater Striders supported events (e.g., Striders race, Adopt-a-Highway, etc. ). One of the in person volunteering must be at a Strider supported race.
End of year awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers. You must complete the Grand Prix event in the time allotted for the event in order to earn points. For example, if it is a 5k and the course limit is 1 hour you must complete that event in 1 hour. No race scoring will be applied to virtual races.
2026 Walking Grand Prix Schedule
January 1 Resolution 5k
January 10 Distance Series 1 (5k and 10K)
January 31 Distance Series 2 (5 miler only)
February 15 Indoor Mile
February 28 Distance Series 3 (10k only)
April 25 Spring Running Festival 5 miler
May 16 XC Classic
June 13 OK5K (New this year competitive walk category)
July 28 Scholarship 5k
August 8 Outdoor Mile
September 20 ERR 10k
November 7 Salute to Service 5k
November 26 Turkey Trot 10k
December 6 Dismal Swamp 1/2 marathon
Races
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2026 Tidewater Striders Walking Grand Prix
Thu 1st January 2026 (8:00AM EST)
Free
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