Striders Dismal Swamp 5 - Miler and 1 Miler
- Date Sat 22nd April 2023
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Chesapeake, Virginia
- Price $27.50 - $54.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the Striders Dismal Swamp 5-Miler and 1-Miler on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in beautiful Chesapeake, Virginia! This exciting spring festival event features a scenic 2.5-mile out-and-back course along the closed 2-lane roadway at the Dismal Swamp Trail Park, perfect for both seasoned runners and families alike. The 1-Mile race offers a shorter, fun-filled distance with a simple out-and-back route.
Kick off your day with the 5-Miler starting at 8:00 AM, followed by the 1-Miler at 9:30 AM. Participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere complete with t-shirts, refreshments, and an aid station to keep everyone energized! Awards will be presented to the top three overall males and females in both races, as well as age group winners for the 5-Miler. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit! Register by April 25, 2025, to secure your spot and take advantage of membership discounts.
Kick off your day with the 5-Miler starting at 8:00 AM, followed by the 1-Miler at 9:30 AM. Participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere complete with t-shirts, refreshments, and an aid station to keep everyone energized! Awards will be presented to the top three overall males and females in both races, as well as age group winners for the 5-Miler. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit! Register by April 25, 2025, to secure your spot and take advantage of membership discounts.
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. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd April 2023 (8:00AM EDT)
$54.00
CLOSEDLATE REGISTRATION & OPTIONAL PACKET PICK-UP: Fri 04/21 /2022 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. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd April 2023 (8:00AM EDT)
$54.00
CLOSEDLATE REGISTRATION & OPTIONAL PACKET PICK-UP: Fri 04/21 /2022 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. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd April 2023 (9:30AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDLATE REGISTRATION & OPTIONAL PACKET PICK-UP: fri 04/22/2021 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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