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 for the exciting 2026 Tidewater Striders Walking Grand Prix, taking place throughout the year from January 1 to December 6, 2026, in beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia! This thrilling series features a variety of race distances, including 5Ks, 10Ks, and even a half marathon, catering to walkers of all levels. Participants must be Tidewater Striders members in good standing and complete a minimum of six races to qualify for points and awards.
The Walking Grand Prix schedule kicks off with the Resolution 5K on January 1, followed by a host of competitive events, including the Distance Series, Spring Running Festival, and the much-anticipated Dismal Swamp Half Marathon on December 6. With points awarded based on finish positions and a requirement to volunteer at three Tidewater Striders events, this Grand Prix promises a vibrant community atmosphere and a chance to celebrate walking as a sport. Join fellow walkers for an unforgettable year of fitness, camaraderie, and achievement!
The Walking Grand Prix schedule kicks off with the Resolution 5K on January 1, followed by a host of competitive events, including the Distance Series, Spring Running Festival, and the much-anticipated Dismal Swamp Half Marathon on December 6. With points awarded based on finish positions and a requirement to volunteer at three Tidewater Striders events, this Grand Prix promises a vibrant community atmosphere and a chance to celebrate walking as a sport. Join fellow walkers for an unforgettable year of fitness, camaraderie, and achievement!
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 7 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 7 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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