Strider Mile
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Chesapeake, Virginia
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Strider Mile on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, in beautiful Chesapeake, Virginia! This exciting one-mile race will take place on the track at Greenbrier Christian Academy, offering a unique opportunity for runners and walkers alike to showcase their speed and determination. With heats starting at 8:00 AM, participants can look forward to a thrilling day filled with competition and camaraderie.
In addition to the main race, the event will feature a Distance Medley Relay, allowing teams to compete in a fun and spirited relay format. There's even a special treat for the little ones with a free 400-meter Tot Trot for kids aged 5 and under! Post-race, participants and volunteers can enjoy delicious Panera beverages, making this not just a race, but a celebration of community and achievement. Be sure to take advantage of early registration discounts and join us for a memorable day of athleticism and fun at the Strider Mile!
In addition to the main race, the event will feature a Distance Medley Relay, allowing teams to compete in a fun and spirited relay format. There's even a special treat for the little ones with a free 400-meter Tot Trot for kids aged 5 and under! Post-race, participants and volunteers can enjoy delicious Panera beverages, making this not just a race, but a celebration of community and achievement. Be sure to take advantage of early registration discounts and join us for a memorable day of athleticism and fun at the Strider Mile!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE 2026 STRIDER MILE
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS EMAIL WILL BE SENT TO ALL PARTICIPANTS WEEK OF THE EVENT WITH UP-TO-DATE RACE INSTRUCTIONS. IF SIGNED UP IN THE COMPETITIVE WALKING DIVISION YOU MUST WALK THE ENTIRE MILE RACE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A WALKER DIVISION AWARD!
ONSITE EVENT DETAILS
COURSE: THIS IS A ONE-MILE RACE ON THE TRACK AT GREENBRIER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY.
FLUIDS AND FOOD: THERE WILL BE 1 AID STATION WITH WATER AND A REPLACEMENT DRINK.
AMENITIES & POST-RACE: POST-RACE PANERA WITH BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED TO RACE PARTICIPANTS & VOLUNTEERS.
TIME LIMITS: THE RACE STARTS AT 8:00 AM WITH THE FIRST HEAT. HEATS ARE ASSIGNED BASED ON PREDICTED TIMES.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT OF $5.00 AND A STRIDER PLUS DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE ONLINE THRU 9 PM AUGUST 7TH. 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.
GENERAL PRICING: $25.00 ADULT / $15.00 AGES 18 AND UNDER ONLINE THROUGH AUGUST 1ST.
PAPER ENTRY FORMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY: THERE WILL BE A COMPETITIVE DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY THIS YEAR 1200/400/800/1600 PLEASE CONTACT ORANGERUNNING@YAHOO.COM IF INTERESTED IN SIGNING A TEAM-UP.
TOT TROT: WE WILL HAVE A FREE 400-METER RUN FOR KIDS 5 & UNDER.
AWARDS: AWARDS WILL GO TO THE TOP 3 OVERALL, MASTERS MALE AND FEMALE, 10-YEAR AGE GROUPS, TOP OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE IN THE RACE WALK, AND TEAM TROPHY FOR TOP MALE AND FEMALE OPEN AND MASTERS AND MIXED DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY TEAM.
STRIDER MILE RECORDS:
OVERALL MALE: LOUKA FETTER 4:24 2023 MALE MASTERS: STEVE CHANTRY 4:52 2007
OVERALL FEMALE: ANIYA MOSLEY 5:06 2022 FEMALE MASTERS: JENNY MORAN 5:44 2019
THIS IS A STRIDER GRAND PRIX AND YOUTH GRAND PRIX EVENT.
FINAL INSTRUCTIONS EMAIL WILL BE SENT TO ALL PARTICIPANTS WEEK OF THE EVENT WITH UP-TO-DATE RACE INSTRUCTIONS. IF SIGNED UP IN THE COMPETITIVE WALKING DIVISION YOU MUST WALK THE ENTIRE MILE RACE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A WALKER DIVISION AWARD!
ONSITE EVENT DETAILS
COURSE: THIS IS A ONE-MILE RACE ON THE TRACK AT GREENBRIER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY.
FLUIDS AND FOOD: THERE WILL BE 1 AID STATION WITH WATER AND A REPLACEMENT DRINK.
AMENITIES & POST-RACE: POST-RACE PANERA WITH BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED TO RACE PARTICIPANTS & VOLUNTEERS.
TIME LIMITS: THE RACE STARTS AT 8:00 AM WITH THE FIRST HEAT. HEATS ARE ASSIGNED BASED ON PREDICTED TIMES.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT OF $5.00 AND A STRIDER PLUS DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE ONLINE THRU 9 PM AUGUST 7TH. 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.
GENERAL PRICING: $25.00 ADULT / $15.00 AGES 18 AND UNDER ONLINE THROUGH AUGUST 1ST.
PAPER ENTRY FORMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY: THERE WILL BE A COMPETITIVE DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY THIS YEAR 1200/400/800/1600 PLEASE CONTACT ORANGERUNNING@YAHOO.COM IF INTERESTED IN SIGNING A TEAM-UP.
TOT TROT: WE WILL HAVE A FREE 400-METER RUN FOR KIDS 5 & UNDER.
AWARDS: AWARDS WILL GO TO THE TOP 3 OVERALL, MASTERS MALE AND FEMALE, 10-YEAR AGE GROUPS, TOP OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE IN THE RACE WALK, AND TEAM TROPHY FOR TOP MALE AND FEMALE OPEN AND MASTERS AND MIXED DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY TEAM.
STRIDER MILE RECORDS:
OVERALL MALE: LOUKA FETTER 4:24 2023 MALE MASTERS: STEVE CHANTRY 4:52 2007
OVERALL FEMALE: ANIYA MOSLEY 5:06 2022 FEMALE MASTERS: JENNY MORAN 5:44 2019
THIS IS A STRIDER GRAND PRIX AND YOUTH GRAND PRIX EVENT.
Races
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Strider Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Strider Swag
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 28 JANRunners may pick up their packet at the start/finish area beginning at 7 AM on race day. You must pick up your packet and check-in by 9 AM on race day. Free tot trot 400 meter run for kids 5 & under. Distance medley relay : there will be a competitive Distance medley relay this year if interested please contact orangerunning@yahoo.com to sign up your team GENERAL PRICING: $20.00 Adult / $15.00 Ages 18 and Under thru 6 PM on 8/01/25. Same price on Race Day. Paper entry forms not available. -
Tot Trot 400 Meter Run
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 28 JAN -
Strider Competitive Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 28 JAN -
Dmr
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 28 JAN
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Greenbrier Christian Academy, 311 Kempsville Rd, Chesapeake, 23320, VA, United States
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