Striders Dismal Swamp 5 Miler and Kid's 1 Mile
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Chesapeake, Virginia
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Striders Dismal Swamp 5 Miler and Kid's 1 Mile, taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the scenic Dismal Swamp Trail Park in Chesapeake! This vibrant spring festival features a picturesque 5-mile out-and-back course on a closed two-lane roadway, perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. The 1-mile race for kids is a delightful .5-mile out-and-back along the trail, making it an ideal event for young athletes to showcase their skills.
Participants can look forward to early packet pick-up on Friday, April 24, from 3-6 PM at Point 2 Running Company in Chesapeake, with race day pick-up starting at 7 AM on Saturday. Runners will enjoy refreshments, including an aid station at the 2.5-mile mark, and every participant will receive a stylish t-shirt. With awards for the top finishers in various categories, including overall and age group winners, this event promises to be a fantastic celebration of community spirit and athleticism. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to be part of the Striders Dismal Swamp experience!
Participants can look forward to early packet pick-up on Friday, April 24, from 3-6 PM at Point 2 Running Company in Chesapeake, with race day pick-up starting at 7 AM on Saturday. Runners will enjoy refreshments, including an aid station at the 2.5-mile mark, and every participant will receive a stylish t-shirt. With awards for the top finishers in various categories, including overall and age group winners, this event promises to be a fantastic celebration of community spirit and athleticism. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to be part of the Striders Dismal Swamp experience!
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 24TH, 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 24TH 2026.
STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED AT CHECKOUT THRU APRIL 24TH.
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 24TH, 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 24TH 2026.
STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED AT CHECKOUT THRU APRIL 24TH.
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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5 Mile Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.40
LATE REGISTRATION & OPTIONAL PACKET PICK-UP: Fri 04/24 /2026 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. -
5 Mile Competitive Race Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.40
LATE REGISTRATION & OPTIONAL PACKET PICK-UP: Fri 04/24 /2026 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. -
Kids One Miler
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$22.20
LATE REGISTRATION & OPTIONAL PACKET PICK-UP: fri 04/24/2026 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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1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, 23322, VA, United States
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