Tidewater Strider Dismal Swamp 50K / Marathon /Half Marathon/50K Relay

  • Date Sun 7th December 2025
  • Time 7:00AM EST
  • Location Chesapeake, Virginia
  • Price $43.40 - $85.80
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances Ultra, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the 6th Annual Dismal Swamp 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, and 50K Relay on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in Chesapeake, Virginia! This exciting event takes place on a USATF certified course that is renowned for being the fastest in Virginia and ranked 47th fastest in the U.S. With a variety of distances to choose fromβ€”50K, Marathon, Half Marathon, and a fun 50K Relayβ€”there's something for everyone, whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time participant.

Runners will kick off the 50K and Relay at 7:00 AM, followed by the Marathon and Half Marathon at 7:30 AM. Enjoy an out-and-back course that offers plenty of support with aid stations providing food, water, and nutrition drinks to keep you fueled throughout your race. All finishers will receive a medal, with unique hoodies for the 50K and long-sleeve shirts for the Marathon and Half Marathon. Plus, don’t miss out on the post-race festivities, including a beer garden and delicious pizza! Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and

Organiser's Description

WELCOME TO THE 6TH ANNUAL DISMAL SWAMP /50K/ MARATHON/HALF MARATHON (NEW THIS YEAR) AND 50K RELAY



WE ARE KEEPING THE MARATHON FOR THIS YEAR'S RACE. IT WILL TAKE PLACE ON OUR USATF CERTIFIED COURSE! RANKED THE FASTEST COURSE IN VIRGINIA AND 47TH FASTEST IN THE US BY FINDMYMARATHON.COM! HUGE BQ OPPORTUNITY!

WE ARE REPLACING THE 100K WITH THE HALF MARATHON THIS YEAR, AND ALSO REPLACING 100K RELAY WITH 50K RELAY



COURSE: THE 50K & RELAY STARTS AT 7:00 AM & MARATHON/HALF MARATHON STARTS AT 7:30 AM. THERE IS A 9HR LIMIT (4 PM). THE COURSE IS AN OUT AND BACK 3.88 MILES EACH WAY FOR THE 50K. THERE ARE 4 LOOPS FOR 50K. THE MARATHON COURSE IS A CERTIFIED BQ COURSE, IT'S 6.55 UP 6.55 BACK 2 LOOPS FOR THE MARATHON & ONE LOOP FOR THE HALF MARATHON. VERY FAST COURSE! THE 50K AND MARATHON/HALF MARATHON COURSES ARE USATF CERTIFIED.

FLUIDS AND FOOD: 1 FULL AID STATION AT START/FINISH AFTER EVERY LOOP WITH FOOD, WATER, AND NUTRITION DRINKS! THIS YEAR, DUE TO THE MARATHON& HALF MARATHON, THERE WILL BE WATER STATIONS SET UP ON THE COURSE WHERE THE MARATHON RUNNERS WILL HIT 9 TIMES & HALF 4 TIMES DURING THE RACE. THE MANNED STATIONS WILL ONLY BE SET UP DURING THE MARATHON! WE WILL LEAVE AN UNMANNED WATER STATION SET UP CLOSE TO THE 50K TURNAROUND FOR THE ULTRA RACE WHEN THE MARATHON IS COMPLETE.

AMENITIES & POST-RACE: FINISHERS RECEIVE A MEDAL, HOODIE SWEATSHIRT FOR 50K, AND LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT FOR MARATHON & HALF MARATHON AND FINISHERS ITEMS. ALL RUNNERS WHO QUALIFY FOR BOSTON WILL RECEIVE A BQ SHIRT! NEW THIS YEAR, WE WILL HAVE A BEER GARDEN FROM 9 AM-2 PM. THOSE OF YOU WHO FINISH AFTER THE BEER GARDEN IS CLOSED WILL BE ABLE TO REDEEM YOUR TWO DRINKS AT GARAGE BREWERY UNTIL NEXT WEEKEND. WE CAN ONLY KEEP THE BEER GARDEN OPEN FOR A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME. WE WILL ALSO HAVE PIZZA TO ENJOY!

TIME LIMITS: THE 50K & 50K RELAY STARTS AT 7 AM & FULL MARATHON & HALF MARATHON STARTS AT 7:30 AM -- FINISH LINE WILL CLOSE AT 4 PM.

AWARDS: THE TOP THREE MALES AND FEMALES OVERALL AND THE TOP THREE MALES AND FEMALES IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 39 AND UNDER/40-49/50-59 /60 AND OVER WILL RECEIVE AWARDS FOR THE 50K! THE TOP THREE MALES AND FEMALES OVERALL AND THE TOP THREE MALES AND FEMALES IN 10-YEAR AGE GROUPS WILL ALSO RECEIVE AWARDS IN THE MARATHON & HALF

REGISTRATION: REGISTRATION WILL BE OPEN RACE DAY UP TO THE RACE START

STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: A DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED AT CHECKOUT.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT OF $5.00 IS AVAILABLE UP THRU RACE DAY. 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.

PACKET PICKUP: PACKET PICK UP WILL BE AT THE START LINE STARTING AT 6:15 AM UNTIL THE MARATHON & HALF MARATHON START!

50K RELAY: WHEN REGISTERING, PLEASE SIGNUP YOUR TEAM IF YOU ARE THE 1ST MEMBER SIGNING UP. OTHER MEMBERS, PLEASE USE THE SAME TEAM NAME.

YOU CAN HAVE ANYWHERE FROM 2 TO 4 MEMBERS ON YOUR TEAM!



ELITE FIELD: NEW THIS YEAR, WE WILL HAVE AN ELITE ENTRY FOR THIS YEAR'S RACE: TO RECEIVE A COMP ELITE ENTRY YOU HAD TO HAVE RUN FASTER THAN THE TIME LISTED BELOW IN THE LAST 2 YEARS! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CLAIM THE ENTRY, CONTACT THOMAS [email protected]! WE WILL ALSO HAVE NUTRITION DROP TABLES SET UP IN MULTIPLE AREAS ON THE COURSE FOR THE MARATHON.

MARATHON

MEN: 2:40

WOMEN 3:00

50K

MEN15

WOMEN: 3:50

HALF MARATHON

MEN 1:15

WOMEN 1:22

Races

  • Dismal Swamp 50K

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & Hoodie Sweatshirt

    Sun 7th December 2025 (7:00AM EST)

    $85.80

    Runners may pick up their packet at the start/finish area beginning at 6:15 AM on race day.
  • Dismal Swamp Marathon

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt

    Sun 7th December 2025 (7:30AM EST)

    $80.50

  • Dismal Swamp Half Marathon

    Incl. $4.90 Fee

    Sun 7th December 2025 (7:30AM EST)

    $69.90

  • Dismal 50K Relay

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt

    Sun 7th December 2025 (7:00AM EST)

    $43.40

  • Dismal Swamp Half Marathon Walkers

    Incl. $4.90 Fee

    Sun 7th December 2025 (7:30AM EST)

    $69.90

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Location

Rest stop at mile post 4 Dismal Swamp, Chesapeake, 23322, VA, United States

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