Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K presented by Brooks
- Date Sun 14th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Price $107.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor adventure at the Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K, taking place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia. This exciting trail run starts at 8:00 AM and features a stunning two-loop course set in First Landing State Park, beginning and ending at the scenic boat ramp. Runners will enjoy well-stocked aid stations located at 64th Street and Bald Cypress, offering a variety of food and hydration options along the way.
Participants will receive a stylish Brooks shirt and finishers will be awarded a medal, celebrating their incredible achievement. After the race, join the festivities at Smartmouth Brewery Pilot House from 4:30 to 7:30 PM, where all runners and volunteers will enjoy a complimentary beer and food. With a generous time limit of eight hours to complete the course and exciting awards for the top male and female finishers in various age categories, this event promises an unforgettable day of camaraderie and competition. Don't miss your chance to be part of this amazing race by registering online by December 11, 2025!
Participants will receive a stylish Brooks shirt and finishers will be awarded a medal, celebrating their incredible achievement. After the race, join the festivities at Smartmouth Brewery Pilot House from 4:30 to 7:30 PM, where all runners and volunteers will enjoy a complimentary beer and food. With a generous time limit of eight hours to complete the course and exciting awards for the top male and female finishers in various age categories, this event promises an unforgettable day of camaraderie and competition. Don't miss your chance to be part of this amazing race by registering online by December 11, 2025!
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 - 7:30. ONE BEER TICKET AND FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL 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 29&UNDER/30-39/40-49/50-59/60& OVER WILL RECEIVE AWARDS!
REGISTRATION: ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 2025, 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 11TH. 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. 13TH 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 - 7:30. ONE BEER TICKET AND FOOD WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL 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 29&UNDER/30-39/40-49/50-59/60& OVER WILL RECEIVE AWARDS!
REGISTRATION: ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 2025, 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 11TH. 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. 13TH 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 Presented by Brooks
Incl. $7.00 Fee & Brooks Dash 1/2 Zip Long Sleeve Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$107.00
OPENS 01 JUL
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