The 2nd Annual Ocean View STORM THE BAY Race Series -Presented by the Tidewater Striders Running Club and the SEA2C Foundation

Saturday, October 14, 2023 Past event

11:00 AM EDT

Norfolk, Virginia

Free–$117.60 · 6 races

5km, 10km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating challenge at the 2nd Annual Ocean View STORM THE BAY Race Series on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in beautiful Norfolk, Virginia! This isn't your ordinary race; it’s a test of grit and determination featuring three exciting events: the STORM THE BAY 5K CHALLENGE, the STORM THE BAY 10K, and the MERMAID MILE KID'S FUN RUN for kids 12 and under. Participants will tackle a unique road and beach obstacle course that promises to push you to your limits—no official timing, no assigned corrals, and no points for second place!

Join fellow adventurers at the start line as the cannon goes off, and race to conquer all the obstacles while having a blast! Enjoy a lively post-race celebration with local craft beer, delicious food, and live music. Plus, all finishers will receive quality race shirts and medals to commemorate their achievement. Take part in this unforgettable day that supports the Tidewater Striders and SEA2C, giving back to the running community. Don't miss out on this fantastic event—register now and see if you have what it takes to STORM THE BAY!

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Races

Storm the Bay 5k Challenge

Incl. $4.30 Fee & Technical Finisher's Short Sleeved Shirt

Mixed surface course consisting of paved roadways and beach sand. There will be a 2 wave start- Competitors 1st wave, non-competitors 2nd. All competitors are REQUIRED to successfully complete all of the obstacle course challenge stations or they will be disqualified. Non-competitive runners will not be eligible for race prizes. 1st place will be awarded to the top female and female winner. There are no points for second place!

8:00 AM EDT

$59.30

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Storm the Bay 10k

Incl. $5.50 Fee & Technical Finisher's Short Sleeved Shirt

Mixed surface course consisting of paved roadways and beach sand. There will be a 2 wave start- Competitors 1st wave, non-competitors 2nd. There is no requirement to complete any obstacle course challenge stations on the 10K Run. Non-competitive runners will not be eligible for race prizes. 1st place will be awarded to the top female and female winner. There are no points for second place!

9:00 AM EDT

$80.50

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The Mermaid Mile Kid's Beach Run

This event is 100% FREE for kids 12 and under! Nothing screams Send it! like a fun and challenging 1 mile long kids' fun run with an assortment of obstacles and PT challenges along the way on the beach! Bragging rights, cool medals, and sugar cookies are waiting for all you kiddos! Finisher's medals awarded to the first 200 registrants! All children must be accompanied on site by a parent or legal guardian. Parents or legal guardians are welcome to accompany and assist their child on the race obstacle course. Please consider making a minimum $10 donation to the SEAcoast2Coast Foundation to help us keep this event free for kids for our future kid's races!

11:00 AM EDT

Free

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Virtual Storm Bay 5k Challenge
Virtual

Incl. $4.00 Fee & Technical Finisher's Short Sleeved Shirt

You have until 12:00 PM, December 31, 2023 to complete the Storm the Bay 5K Challenge. Since this is a virtual race, unless you create your own, there will be no obstacle course for the virtual challenge. In the alternative, you will need to run the entire 5K on a beach or trail to compensate! Once you submit your timing and photo proof of where you ran, you will receive your finisher's medal and shirt by US mail or local pick up if you are in the Hampton Roads Virginia area.

11:00 AM EDT

$54.00

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Virtual Storm the Bay 10k Challenge
Virtual

Incl. $5.20 Fee & Technical Finisher's Short Sleeved Shirt

You have until 12:00 PM, December 31st, 2023 to complete the Storm the Bay 10K Challenge. Since this is a virtual race challenge, you will need to run at least 4 miles of the 6.2 miles on a beach or trail to compensate! Once you submit your timing and photo proof of where you ran, you will receive your finisher's medal and shirt by US mail or local pick up if you are in the Hampton Roads Virginia area.

11:00 AM EDT

$75.20

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The OV/OG Challenge (5k Challenge and 10k Back-to-Back)

Incl. $7.60 Fee & Technical Finisher's Short Sleeved Shirt

Mixed surface course consisting of paved roadways and beach sand. Run the 5K Challenge and 10K Back-to-Back on Saturday for a total of 9.3 miles!!! All competitors are REQUIRED to successfully complete all of the obstacle course challenge stations or they will be disqualified. To complete the OV/OG Challenge, On Saturday the 14th, the participants have 1 hour to complete the Storm the Bay Challenge with obstacle courses, and be at the start line, ready to run and complete the Storm the Bay 10K at 9:00 AM. Non-competitive runners will not be eligible for race prizes. 1st place will be awarded to the top female and female winner. There are no points for second place!

8:00 AM EDT

$117.60

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Organiser's description

This isn't the cushy road race that you're used to. For the Saturday 5K CHALLENGE, 10K, and the MERMAID MILE KID'S FUN RUN (for kids 12 and under), there is no official timing...there are no assigned corrals...there are no wave starts. There are no points for 2nd place! To win...you gotta be at the front of the pack at the start line...when the cannon goes off. You have to complete all of the obstacles, go the distance, and cross the finish line first. Whining is not allowed. Snowflakes...this isn't for you. So before you consider signing up for this event, you really need to ask yourself..."Am I tough enough?"

THE RACES IN THIS SERIES ARE THE:

STORM THE BAY 5K CHALLENGE (Road/Beach surface with Beach Obstacle Course)

STORM THE BAY 10K (Road/Beach Surface Run Only)

THE MERMAID MILE KID'S FUN RUN (Beach run with an obstacle course for kids 12 and under)

PACKET PICK-UP:
Advance packet pick-up will be at Cova Brewery in Norfolk, VA on October 13th & 14th. More details coming soon! Race day packet pickup will be available for both Race Days.

AMENITIES & POST -RACE FESTIVITIES:
Quality race shirts and finishers medals for all Races, Post-race Party on both days with Local Craft Beer, Food, and Live Music! More Details coming soon!

SPONSORSHIP: We are Looking for some amazing Sponsors to support this awesome weekend of Races that give back to the Running and walking community all funds Raise will go back to two Non-Profits The Tidewater Striders that support the running community with our youth programs, Races and Scholarships, and SEA2C.

TIDEWATER STRIDER MEMBERS: All Strider Members will receive $5.00 off Registration on all Races! Strider Plus Members will Only get Half Marathon Registration with their Strider plus package and also will receive $50 off the top Gun challenge if they choose that race option.