Striders Dismal Swamp 5 Miler and Kid's 1 Mile
- Date Sat 24th April 2027
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Chesapeake, Virginia
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled day at the Striders Dismal Swamp 5 Miler and Kid's 1 Mile event on Saturday, April 24, 2027, in beautiful Chesapeake, Virginia! This exciting spring festival features a scenic 5-mile race on a closed 2-lane roadway at the stunning Dismal Swamp Trail Park, providing runners with a picturesque out-and-back course. For the younger participants, the Kid's 1 Mile race offers a delightful .5-mile out-and-back experience, perfect for aspiring young athletes.
The day kicks off with race day packet pickup starting at 7 AM, and the 5-mile race starts at 8 AM, followed by the Kid's 1 Mile at 9:30 AM. Participants can look forward to a supportive atmosphere with an aid station at the halfway mark, complimentary T-shirts, and post-race hospitality. Awards will be given to the top finishers in various categories, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy running in a beautiful setting while creating lasting memories with family and friends! Register by April 23rd to secure your spot in this exciting event!
The day kicks off with race day packet pickup starting at 7 AM, and the 5-mile race starts at 8 AM, followed by the Kid's 1 Mile at 9:30 AM. Participants can look forward to a supportive atmosphere with an aid station at the halfway mark, complimentary T-shirts, and post-race hospitality. Awards will be given to the top finishers in various categories, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy running in a beautiful setting while creating lasting memories with family and friends! Register by April 23rd to secure your spot in this exciting event!
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 RUNNING ETC VB, 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 23RD 2027.
STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED AT CHECKOUT THRU APRIL 23RD.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT OF $5.00 IS AVAILABLE UP THRU APRIL 24TH. 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 RUNNING ETC VB, 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 23RD 2027.
STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED AT CHECKOUT THRU APRIL 23RD.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT OF $5.00 IS AVAILABLE UP THRU APRIL 24TH. 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. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th April 2027 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
LATE REGISTRATION & OPTIONAL PACKET PICK-UP: Fri 04/23 /2027 from 3-5 PM, running, etc VB . 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. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th April 2027 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
LATE REGISTRATION & OPTIONAL PACKET PICK-UP: Fri 04/24 /2026 from 3-5 PM running etc VB . 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 24th April 2027 (9:30AM EDT)
$22.20
LATE REGISTRATION & OPTIONAL PACKET PICK-UP: fri 04/24/2026 from 3-6 at Running etc VB. 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. -
Wheeled Athlete 5 Miler
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th April 2027 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
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1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, 23322, VA, United States
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