Strider XC Classic
- Date Sun 2nd November 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Chesapeake, Virginia
- Price $22.20 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of athleticism and community spirit at the Strider XC Classic on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in beautiful Chesapeake, Virginia! This engaging event features a challenging 5K cross-country course at Bells Mill Park, perfect for runners of all skill levels. Young athletes can also participate in the Kid's Classic, which offers a fun 1.5-mile course designed just for them.
Participants can look forward to fantastic amenities, including awesome t-shirts for the first 150 registrants and medals for all finishers. With an aid station providing hydration and refreshments, runners will be well-prepared to tackle the course. The day kicks off with the Kid's Race at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:15 AM, and the finish line will close at 10 AM. After the race, join us for a lively after-party featuring food and drinks, making it a perfect way to celebrate your achievements with fellow participants. Don’t miss this opportunity to compete and connect in the vibrant Tidewater Strider Grand Prix Race!
Participants can look forward to fantastic amenities, including awesome t-shirts for the first 150 registrants and medals for all finishers. With an aid station providing hydration and refreshments, runners will be well-prepared to tackle the course. The day kicks off with the Kid's Race at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:15 AM, and the finish line will close at 10 AM. After the race, join us for a lively after-party featuring food and drinks, making it a perfect way to celebrate your achievements with fellow participants. Don’t miss this opportunity to compete and connect in the vibrant Tidewater Strider Grand Prix Race!
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
THIS IS A TIDEWATER STRIDER 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 SEPTEMBER 30, 2025. ONSITE HOSPITALITY & REFRESHMENTS. AFTER PARTY AT BELLS MILL PARK WITH FOOD AND DRINKS.
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 NOVEMBER 5TH. 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: 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, 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 SEPTEMBER 30, 2025. ONSITE HOSPITALITY & REFRESHMENTS. AFTER PARTY AT BELLS MILL PARK WITH FOOD AND DRINKS.
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 NOVEMBER 5TH. 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: 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
Sun 2nd November 2025 (8:15AM EST)
$27.50
OPENS MAY 25Runners 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 XC Kids Classic 1.5 Mile
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (7:30AM EST)
$22.20
OPENS MAY 25Runners 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. -
Strider Competitive 5K Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 2nd November 2025 (8:15AM EST)
$27.50
OPENS MAY 25
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