Striders Dismal Swamp 5 - Miler and 1 Miler
- Date Sat 26th April 2025
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Chesapeake, Virginia
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Striders Dismal Swamp 5-Miler and 1-Miler on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in beautiful Chesapeake, Virginia! This exciting event features a scenic 5-mile course that is a 2.5-mile out-and-back route along the peaceful Dismal Swamp Trail Park, perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. For those looking for a shorter challenge, the 1-Miler offers a fun and engaging half-mile out-and-back experience.
The festivities kick off bright and early with the 5-Miler starting at 8:00 AM and the 1-Miler at 9:30 AM. Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere, with T-shirts for all runners and awards for the top finishers in various categories. Whether you’re competing for a personal best or simply enjoying the camaraderie of fellow runners, the Striders Dismal Swamp event promises to be a memorable day filled with energy and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this fantastic spring festival in Chesapeake!
The festivities kick off bright and early with the 5-Miler starting at 8:00 AM and the 1-Miler at 9:30 AM. Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere, with T-shirts for all runners and awards for the top finishers in various categories. Whether you’re competing for a personal best or simply enjoying the camaraderie of fellow runners, the Striders Dismal Swamp event promises to be a memorable day filled with energy and community spirit. Don’t miss out on this fantastic spring festival in Chesapeake!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE STRIDERS SPRING FESTIVAL
DISMAL SWAMP 5 MILER AND 1 MILER
COURSE: THIS IS A 2.5-MILE OUT AND 2.5-MILE BACK COURSE ON THE CLOSED 2-LANE ROADWAY AT THE DISMAL SWAMP TRAIL PARK IN CHESAPEAKE. ONE MILER IS .5 MILES OUT AND BACK. 1 MILE IS AN UP-AND-BACK ON THE TRAIL
PACKET PICKUP: EARLY PACKET PICK WILL BE AT POINT 2 RUNNING COMPANY CHESAPEAKE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH FROM 3-6 PM! RACE DAY PICK-UP WILL START AT 7 AM
FLUIDS AND FOOD: THERE WILL BE 1 AID STATION WITH WATER. THE AID STATION LOCATION WILL BE AT 2.5 MILES.
AMENITIES & POST-RACE: T-SHIRTS WILL BE PROVIDED. ONSITE HOSPITALITY & REFRESHMENTS
TIME LIMITS: 5MILER--- THE RACE STARTS AT 8:00 AM! THE FINISH LINE WILL CLOSE AT 10:30. ONE MILE STARTS AT 9:30 A.M.
AWARDS: TOP 3 OVERALL MALES AND FEMALES AND THE TOP 3 MALES AND FEMALES IN 10-YEAR AGE GROUPS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS FOR THE 5-MILE RACE! 1-MILE AWARDS TOP 3 OVERALL MALES AND FEMALES AND TOP 3 MALES AND FEMALES IN THE FOLLOWING AGE 6&UNDER, 7-8 9-10 11-12 13 & UP
REGISTRATION: REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL, 9PM APRIL 25TH 2025.
STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED AT CHECKOUT THRU APRIL 25TH.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT OF $5.00 IS AVAILABLE UP THRU APRIL 25TH. 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 ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
THIS IS A STRIDER GRAND PRIX & YOUTH GRAND PRIX
DISMAL SWAMP 5 MILER AND 1 MILER
COURSE: THIS IS A 2.5-MILE OUT AND 2.5-MILE BACK COURSE ON THE CLOSED 2-LANE ROADWAY AT THE DISMAL SWAMP TRAIL PARK IN CHESAPEAKE. ONE MILER IS .5 MILES OUT AND BACK. 1 MILE IS AN UP-AND-BACK ON THE TRAIL
PACKET PICKUP: EARLY PACKET PICK WILL BE AT POINT 2 RUNNING COMPANY CHESAPEAKE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH FROM 3-6 PM! RACE DAY PICK-UP WILL START AT 7 AM
FLUIDS AND FOOD: THERE WILL BE 1 AID STATION WITH WATER. THE AID STATION LOCATION WILL BE AT 2.5 MILES.
AMENITIES & POST-RACE: T-SHIRTS WILL BE PROVIDED. ONSITE HOSPITALITY & REFRESHMENTS
TIME LIMITS: 5MILER--- THE RACE STARTS AT 8:00 AM! THE FINISH LINE WILL CLOSE AT 10:30. ONE MILE STARTS AT 9:30 A.M.
AWARDS: TOP 3 OVERALL MALES AND FEMALES AND THE TOP 3 MALES AND FEMALES IN 10-YEAR AGE GROUPS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS FOR THE 5-MILE RACE! 1-MILE AWARDS TOP 3 OVERALL MALES AND FEMALES AND TOP 3 MALES AND FEMALES IN THE FOLLOWING AGE 6&UNDER, 7-8 9-10 11-12 13 & UP
REGISTRATION: REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL, 9PM APRIL 25TH 2025.
STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED AT CHECKOUT THRU APRIL 25TH.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT OF $5.00 IS AVAILABLE UP THRU APRIL 25TH. 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 ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
THIS IS A STRIDER GRAND PRIX & YOUTH GRAND PRIX
Races
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Dismal Swamp 5 - Miler
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
LATE REGISTRATION & OPTIONAL PACKET PICK-UP: Fri 04/25 /2025 from 3-5 PM Point 2 running company Chesapeake. Runners may also pick up their packet at the start/finish area beginning at 7 : 00 AM on race day. You must pick up your packet and check in by 7:45 AM on race day. -
Dismal Swamp 5 Miler Competitive Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
LATE REGISTRATION & OPTIONAL PACKET PICK-UP: Fri 04/25 /2025 from 3-5 PM Point 2 running company Chesapeake. Runners may also pick up their packet at the start/finish area beginning at 7: 00 AM on race day. You must pick up your packet and check in by 7:45 AM on race day. -
Dismal Swamp Kids One MIler
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$22.20
LATE REGISTRATION & OPTIONAL PACKET PICK-UP: fri 04/25/2025 from 3-6 at Point2 Running Company Chesapeake. Runners may also pick up their packet at the start/finish area beginning at 7: 00 AM on race day. You must pick up your packet and check in by 9 AM on race day.
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