Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K
- Date Sun 13th December 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Price $107.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Join us for the Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K on Sunday, December 13, 2026, in beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia! This exhilarating race features a scenic two-loop trail run starting at 8:00 AM at First Landing State Park, with participants enjoying the stunning coastal views along the way. Runners will have access to two fully stocked aid stations at 64th Street and Bald Cypress, ensuring they'll stay fueled with water, Tailwind, and a variety of snacks throughout the race.
Finishers will be rewarded with a commemorative medal and a stylish Brooks shirt, while a festive post-race party at Smartmouth Brewery Pilot House from 4:30 to 7 PM will treat runners and volunteers to two beer tickets and delicious pizza. With awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as age group categories, this event is perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience—register online by December 10th and get ready to take on the challenge!
Finishers will be rewarded with a commemorative medal and a stylish Brooks shirt, while a festive post-race party at Smartmouth Brewery Pilot House from 4:30 to 7 PM will treat runners and volunteers to two beer tickets and delicious pizza. With awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as age group categories, this event is perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience—register online by December 10th and get ready to take on the challenge!
Organiser's Description
RACE DETAILS
COURSE: THE 50K STARTS 8:00 AM. THIS IS A 2 LOOP TRAIL RUN AT FIRST LANDING STATE PARK BEGINNING AND ENDING AT THE BOAT RAMP.
FLUIDS AND FOOD: 2 FULL AID STATIONS AT 64TH ST AND BALD CYPRESS WITH VARIOUS FOODS, WATER AND TAILWIND. YOU WILL PASS EACH AID STATION MULTIPLE TIMES. THIS IS A CUPLESS RACE. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CARRY WATER BOTTLES AND A COLLAPSIBLE CUP.
AMENITIES & POST-RACE: REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A BROOKS SHIRT. FINISHERS RECEIVE A MEDAL. POST RACE PARTY WILL BE HELD AT SMARTMOUTH BREWERY PILOT HOUSE, 313 32ND ST. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA FROM 4:30 - 7PM. TWO BEER TICKETS AND PIZZA WILL BE PROVIDED TO RUNNERS AND VOLUNTEERS.
TIME LIMITS: THE 50K STARTS AT 8:00 AM -- THERE IS AN 8 HOUR FINISH TIME CUT OFF. CUT OFF RESTRICTIONS WILL APPLY THROUGHOUT THE RACE.
AWARDS: TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE, TOP 3 MASTERS MALE AND FEMALE, AND TOP MALE AND FEMALE IN FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS 30-39/40-49/50-59/60& OVER WILL RECEIVE AWARDS!
REGISTRATION: ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 2026, OR UNTIL SLOTS FILL. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: NOT AVAILABLE.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT OF $5.00 IS AVAILABLE THRU DEC 10TH. DISCOUNTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED ON THE PAYMENT PAGE DURING REGISTRATION. YOU SHOULD USE THE ACCOUNT YOU USED TO REGISTER FOR THE CLUB TO APPLY FOR THIS DISCOUNT. WE WILL ALSO ATTEMPT TO MATCH ON NAME/DATE OF BIRTH.
PAPER ENTRY FORMS NOT AVAILABLE.
PACKET PICKUP: PACKET PICK UP WILL BE AVAILABLE SATURDAY, DEC. 12TH FROM 1 PM-5 PM AT RUNNING ETC. VIRGINIA BEACH, 1940 LASKIN RD. #302 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23454. RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 7:00 - 7:50AM AT THE START/FINISH AREA IN FIRST LANDING STATE PARK 64TH ST. BOAT RAMP.
REFUNDS: REFUND LESS $25 ADMIN FEE UNTIL 8/31. NO REFUNDS BEGINNING 9/1. NO TRANSFERS, NO DEFERRALS.
COURSE: THE 50K STARTS 8:00 AM. THIS IS A 2 LOOP TRAIL RUN AT FIRST LANDING STATE PARK BEGINNING AND ENDING AT THE BOAT RAMP.
FLUIDS AND FOOD: 2 FULL AID STATIONS AT 64TH ST AND BALD CYPRESS WITH VARIOUS FOODS, WATER AND TAILWIND. YOU WILL PASS EACH AID STATION MULTIPLE TIMES. THIS IS A CUPLESS RACE. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CARRY WATER BOTTLES AND A COLLAPSIBLE CUP.
AMENITIES & POST-RACE: REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A BROOKS SHIRT. FINISHERS RECEIVE A MEDAL. POST RACE PARTY WILL BE HELD AT SMARTMOUTH BREWERY PILOT HOUSE, 313 32ND ST. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA FROM 4:30 - 7PM. TWO BEER TICKETS AND PIZZA WILL BE PROVIDED TO RUNNERS AND VOLUNTEERS.
TIME LIMITS: THE 50K STARTS AT 8:00 AM -- THERE IS AN 8 HOUR FINISH TIME CUT OFF. CUT OFF RESTRICTIONS WILL APPLY THROUGHOUT THE RACE.
AWARDS: TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE, TOP 3 MASTERS MALE AND FEMALE, AND TOP MALE AND FEMALE IN FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS 30-39/40-49/50-59/60& OVER WILL RECEIVE AWARDS!
REGISTRATION: ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 2026, OR UNTIL SLOTS FILL. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: NOT AVAILABLE.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT OF $5.00 IS AVAILABLE THRU DEC 10TH. DISCOUNTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED ON THE PAYMENT PAGE DURING REGISTRATION. YOU SHOULD USE THE ACCOUNT YOU USED TO REGISTER FOR THE CLUB TO APPLY FOR THIS DISCOUNT. WE WILL ALSO ATTEMPT TO MATCH ON NAME/DATE OF BIRTH.
PAPER ENTRY FORMS NOT AVAILABLE.
PACKET PICKUP: PACKET PICK UP WILL BE AVAILABLE SATURDAY, DEC. 12TH FROM 1 PM-5 PM AT RUNNING ETC. VIRGINIA BEACH, 1940 LASKIN RD. #302 VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23454. RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM 7:00 - 7:50AM AT THE START/FINISH AREA IN FIRST LANDING STATE PARK 64TH ST. BOAT RAMP.
REFUNDS: REFUND LESS $25 ADMIN FEE UNTIL 8/31. NO REFUNDS BEGINNING 9/1. NO TRANSFERS, NO DEFERRALS.
Races
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Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K
Incl. $7.00 Fee & Brooks Dash 1/2 Zip Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 13th December 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$107.00
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