Strider XC Classic
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Chesapeake, Virginia
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Strider XC Classic on Saturday, May 16, 2026! Taking place at the scenic Bells Mill Park in Chesapeake, Virginia, this exciting event features a 5K cross-country race for adults and a 1.5-mile kids' classic, making it a perfect outing for families and runners of all ages.
Registration is now open, and the first 150 participants to sign up will receive a guaranteed T-shirt, so don’t wait! Runners will enjoy a well-supported course with an aid station offering hydration and refreshments. After the races, join us for a lively afterparty, complete with delicious catered Panera lunch boxes (while supplies last) and refreshing drinks. With awards for top finishers in various categories and a vibrant atmosphere, the Strider XC Classic promises to be a memorable event for everyone involved. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this fantastic community celebration!
Registration is now open, and the first 150 participants to sign up will receive a guaranteed T-shirt, so don’t wait! Runners will enjoy a well-supported course with an aid station offering hydration and refreshments. After the races, join us for a lively afterparty, complete with delicious catered Panera lunch boxes (while supplies last) and refreshing drinks. With awards for top finishers in various categories and a vibrant atmosphere, the Strider XC Classic promises to be a memorable event for everyone involved. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this fantastic community celebration!
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
THIS IS A TIDEWATER STRIDER GRAND PRIX RACE, TIDEWATER STRIDERS YOUTH GRAND PRIX RACE, HAMPTON ROADS SUPER GRAND PRIX RACE.
THE 1ST 150 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS GUARANTEED SHIRTS.
COURSE: THIS IS A 5K XC COURSE AT BELLS MILL PARK IN CHESAPEAKE. 1.5-MILE COURSE FOR THE KIDS CLASSIC
FLUIDS AND FOOD: THERE WILL BE 1 AID STATION WITH WATER AND REPLACEMENT DRINK.
AMENITIES & POST-RACE: AWESOME T-SHIRTS FOR THE FIRST 150 5K AND KIDS RACE PARTICIPANTS AND MEDALS FOR ALL FINISHERS. GUARANTEED T-SHIRT SIZES UNTIL APRIL 24, 2026. THERE IS A NO SHIRT OPTION AVAILABLE AS WELL WITH $3.00 OFF DISCOUNT. RUNNERS AND WALKERS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR AN AFTERPARTY AT BELLS MILL PARK FOR REFRESHMENTS, INCLUDING A VARIETY OF LEMONADE, FRUIT PUNCH, AND A CATERED PANERA LUNCH BOX. THIS IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND BOXES WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THEY RUN OUT. ONE LUNCH BOX PER PARTICIPANT WITH THEIR BIB. UNFORTUNATELY, WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE SPECTATORS WITH LUNCH BOXES.
TIME LIMITS: THE KID'S RACE STARTS AT 7:30.
THE 5K RACE STARTS AT 8:15 AM.
THE FINISH LINE WILL CLOSE AT 10 AM.
REGISTRATION: RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE STARTING AT 6:30 AM UNTIL 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF EACH RACE. NO EXCEPTIONS
STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: YOUR DISCOUNT WILL AUTOMATICALLY APPLY AT CHECKOUT.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT OF $5.00 IS AVAILABLE UP THRU MAY 16TH. 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.
AWARDS:5K AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE OPEN AND MASTER RUNNERS. AGE GROUP AWARDS WILL BE 12 &UNDER 13-19- & 10-YEAR AGE GROUPS UNTIL 70&OVER. AWARDS FOR THE STRIDER KIDS' CLASSIC ARE AS FOLLOWS 6 &UNDER,7-8,9-10, 11-12, 13-17 M&F. AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT AT THE END OF THE 5K RACE. WALKING AWARDS TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE.
COMPETITIVE WALKING DIVISION: IF YOU REGISTER IN THE COMPETITIVE WALKING DIVISION YOU MUST WALK THE ENTIRE RACE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS IN THIS DIVISION IF RUN YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE 5K RUN DIVISION!
THIS IS A TIDEWATER STRIDER GRAND PRIX RACE, TIDEWATER STRIDERS YOUTH GRAND PRIX RACE, HAMPTON ROADS SUPER GRAND PRIX RACE.
THE 1ST 150 REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS GUARANTEED SHIRTS.
COURSE: THIS IS A 5K XC COURSE AT BELLS MILL PARK IN CHESAPEAKE. 1.5-MILE COURSE FOR THE KIDS CLASSIC
FLUIDS AND FOOD: THERE WILL BE 1 AID STATION WITH WATER AND REPLACEMENT DRINK.
AMENITIES & POST-RACE: AWESOME T-SHIRTS FOR THE FIRST 150 5K AND KIDS RACE PARTICIPANTS AND MEDALS FOR ALL FINISHERS. GUARANTEED T-SHIRT SIZES UNTIL APRIL 24, 2026. THERE IS A NO SHIRT OPTION AVAILABLE AS WELL WITH $3.00 OFF DISCOUNT. RUNNERS AND WALKERS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR AN AFTERPARTY AT BELLS MILL PARK FOR REFRESHMENTS, INCLUDING A VARIETY OF LEMONADE, FRUIT PUNCH, AND A CATERED PANERA LUNCH BOX. THIS IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY AND BOXES WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THEY RUN OUT. ONE LUNCH BOX PER PARTICIPANT WITH THEIR BIB. UNFORTUNATELY, WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE SPECTATORS WITH LUNCH BOXES.
TIME LIMITS: THE KID'S RACE STARTS AT 7:30.
THE 5K RACE STARTS AT 8:15 AM.
THE FINISH LINE WILL CLOSE AT 10 AM.
REGISTRATION: RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE STARTING AT 6:30 AM UNTIL 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF EACH RACE. NO EXCEPTIONS
STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: YOUR DISCOUNT WILL AUTOMATICALLY APPLY AT CHECKOUT.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT OF $5.00 IS AVAILABLE UP THRU MAY 16TH. 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.
AWARDS:5K AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE OPEN AND MASTER RUNNERS. AGE GROUP AWARDS WILL BE 12 &UNDER 13-19- & 10-YEAR AGE GROUPS UNTIL 70&OVER. AWARDS FOR THE STRIDER KIDS' CLASSIC ARE AS FOLLOWS 6 &UNDER,7-8,9-10, 11-12, 13-17 M&F. AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT AT THE END OF THE 5K RACE. WALKING AWARDS TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE.
COMPETITIVE WALKING DIVISION: IF YOU REGISTER IN THE COMPETITIVE WALKING DIVISION YOU MUST WALK THE ENTIRE RACE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS IN THIS DIVISION IF RUN YOU WILL BE MOVED TO THE 5K RUN DIVISION!
Races
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Strider XC Classic 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$27.50
Runners may also pick up their packet at the start/finish area beginning at 6:30 AM on race day. You must pick up your packet and check-in by 7:30 AM on race day. -
Strider Competitive XC 5K Race Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$27.50
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Strider XC Kids Classic 1.5 Mile
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$16.90
Runners may also pick up their packet at the start/finish area beginning at 6:30 AM on race day. You must pick up your packet and check in by 7:15 AM on race day.
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Bells Mill Park, 424 Albemarle Dr, Chesapeake, 23322, VA, United States
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