Tidewater Striders 2025 Distance Series# 1- 5k, 6 Miles and 10 Miles Events

  • Date Sat 4th January 2025
  • Location Chesapeake, Virginia
  • Price $48.70 - $59.30
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 10 Mile, 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating start to 2025 with the Tidewater Striders Distance Series kicking off on Saturday, January 4th, at the picturesque Dismal Swamp Canal Trail in Chesapeake, Virginia! This event promises an energetic atmosphere as runners compete in three exciting race distances: a 5K, 6 miles, and 10 miles. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this series offers a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and earn a special medal by completing all three events in your chosen challenge.

The fun doesn't stop there! On January 25th, participants can enjoy the scenic routes around Fort Monroe, while the series culminates on February 22nd with more thrilling distances back at Dismal Swamp. Join fellow enthusiasts at 8:30 AM for each race, and afterward, celebrate your accomplishments at local post-race parties. Don’t miss out on this chance to kickstart your running journey in the New Year—register now and be part of the Tidewater Striders Distance Series!

Organiser's Description

WELCOME TO THE TIDEWATER STRIDERS DISTANCE SERIES 2025

WE ARE NOW OFFERING A 3-RACE CHALLENGE BUNDLE

WITH 3 DIFFERENT DISTANCES!!

SIGN UP FOR ANY OF THE THREE CHALLENGES AND RECEIVE A SPECIAL MEDAL.

YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL THREE EVENTS IN EACH OF THE CHALLENGES!

SIGN UP FOR THE 10K CHALLENGE. THESE DISTANCES ARE NOT PART OF THE STRIDERS GRAND PRIX

RUN/WALK A 5K FOR DISTANCE SERIES 1 AT DISMAL CANAL TRAIL
RUN/WALK 5 MILES FOR DISTANCE SERIES 2 AT FORT MONROE
RUN/WALK A 10K FOR DISTANCE SERIES 3 AT DISMAL CANAL TRAIL

SIGN UP FOR THE HALF MARATHON CHALLENGE. DISTANCE SERIES 1 AND 3 ARE STRIDERS GRAND PRIX. DISTANCE SERIES 2 IS A HAMPTON ROADS SUPER GRAND PRIX

RUN/WALK 6 MILES FOR DISTANCE SERIES 1 AT DISMAL CANAL TRAIL
RUN/WALK 10 MILES FOR DISTANCE SERIES 2 AT FORT MONROE -
RUN/WALK 12 MILES FOR DISTANCE SERIES 3 AT DISMAL CANAL TRAIL

SIGN UP FOR THE MARATHON CHALLENGE. DISTANCE SERIES 1 AND 3 ARE STRIDERS GRAND PRIX. DISTANCE SERIES 2 IS A HAMPTON ROADS SUPER GRAND PRIX

RUN/WALK 10 MILES FOR DISTANCE SERIES 1 AT DISMAL CANAL TRAIL
RUN/WALK 15 MILES FOR DISTANCE 2 AT FORT MONROE
RUN/WALK 20 MILES FOR DISTANCE SERIES 3 AT DISMAL CANAL TRAIL




EVENTS OVERVIEW:

5K, 6 MILE & 10 MILES SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025 8:30 AM AT DISMAL SWAMP CANAL TRAIL, REST STOP AT MILE POST 4, CHESAPEAKE



5, 10 AND 15 MILES SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025 8:30AM AT FORT MONROE - TO SIGN UP FOR THE DS #2 EVENT ONLY, CLICK HERE:

HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/TIDEWATERSTRIDERSDISTANCESERIES2 [https://runsignup.com/tidewaterstridersdistanceseries2]



10K, 12 MILE & 20 MILE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 8:30 AM AT DISMAL SWAMP CANAL TRAIL, REST STOP AT MILE POST 4, CHESAPEAKE - TO SIGN UP FOR THE DS #3 EVENT ONLY, CLICK HERE:

HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/TIDEWATERSTRIDERSDISTANCESERIES3 [https://runsignup.com/tidewaterstridersdistanceseries3]



JAN. 4TH & FEBRUARY 22ND BEGIN AND FINISH AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE DISMAL SWAMP CANAL TRAIL, REST STOP AT MILE POST 4, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323 AND WILL BE AN OUT & BACK. START WILL BE A CHIP START WITH EVERYONE STARTING AT 8:30.

JANUARY 25TH START LINE WILL BE CLOSE TO THE FORT MONROE COMMUNITY CENTER, 100 STILLWELL ROAD, FORT MONROE, VA 23651 WHICH WILL BE THE SIGHT OF RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP. THE COURSE WILL BE ONE, TWO OR THREE 5-MILE LOOPS AROUND THE FORTS WATERFRONTS. FINISH LINE CLOSURE IS BASED FOR EACH RACE DATE ON A 15 MINUTE PER MILE.

EARLY STARTS FOR WALKERS AND SLOW RUNNERS WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE 20 MILE ONLY FOR DISTANCE SERIES 3, MAY BE ARRANGED BY CONTACTING [email protected]



AFTER RACE PARTIES:

POST RACE PARTY FOR JANUARY 4TH AND FEBRUARY 22ND WILL BE AT TAP IT LOCAL, 648 GRASSFIELD PKWY, #12, CHESAPEAKE 23323 JANUARY 27TH PARTY IS AT PARADISE OCEAN CLUB, 490 FENWICK ROAD, FORT MONROE

DIRECTIONS:

DISMAL SWAMP CANAL TRAIL, TRAIL START, OLD ROUTE 17 AND GEORGE WASHINGTON HWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23323 JUST OFF RT 17. GPS TRACKING IS REST STOP AT MILE POST 4, CHESAPEAKE, VA. FORT MONROE PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AT THE FT. MONROE, COMMUNITY CENTER, 100 STILLWELL ROAD, HAMPTON, VA. START LINE IS CLOSE BY.



INCLEMENT WEATHER: THE RACE DIRECTOR AND THE TIDEWATER STRIDERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL OR RESCHEDULE OR ADJUST DISTANCES AS NEEDED IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY OR ACCESS RESTRICTIONS TO THE VENUE.

REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 9:00 PM THE FRIDAY BEFORE EACH EVENT. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ALLOWED. YOU MAY PICK UP YOUR RACE NUMBER & GIVEAWAY STARTING AT 7:15 RACE MORNING UNTIL 8:20. WE WILL BE AT RUNNING ETC., HILLTOP LOCATION THE FRIDAY BEFORE EACH EVENT STARTING AT 4:00 TO 6:00 PM.

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_ DISTANCE SERIES 1 AND 3 HALF AND FULL DISTANCES ARE STRIDERS GRAND PRIX. __DISTANCE SERIES 2 IS A HAMPTON ROADS SUPER GRAND__ PRIX. _

Races

  • Tidewater Striders Distance Series 6-Mile Race @ Dismal Swamp Trail

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & Premium Giveaway

    Sat 4th January 2025 (8:30AM EST)

    $59.30

    After race party is Tap It Local, 648 Grassfield Pkwy, #12, Chesapeake 23323 just 3 1/2 miles from the start/finish line in the Wal-Mart shopping center
  • Tidewater Striders Distance Series 10-Mile Race @ Dismal Swamp Trail

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & Premium Giveaway

    Sat 4th January 2025 (8:30AM EST)

    $59.30

    After race party is Tap It Local, 648 Grassfield Pkwy, #12, Chesapeake 23323 just 3 1/2 miles from the start/finish line in the Wal-Mart shopping center
  • Tidewater Striders Distance Series 6-Mile Walk

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & Premium Giveaway

    Sat 4th January 2025 (8:30AM EST)

    $59.30

    After race party has moved to Tap It Local, 648 Grassfield Pkwy, #12, Chesapeake 23323, just 3/12 miles from the start/finish line.
  • Tidewater Striders Distance Series 10-Mile Walk

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & Premium Giveaway

    Sat 4th January 2025 (8:30AM EST)

    $59.30

    After race party is Tap It Local, 648 Grassfield Pkwy, #12, Chesapeake 23323 just 3 1/2 miles from the start/finish line in the Wal-Mart shopping center
  • Tidewater Striders Distance Series 5K Run

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Premium Giveaway

    Sat 4th January 2025 (8:30AM EST)

    $48.70

    After race party is Tap It Local, 648 Grassfield Pkwy, #12, Chesapeake 23323 just 3 1/2 miles from the start/finish line in the Wal-Mart shopping center
  • Tidewater Striders Distance Series 5K Walk

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Premium Giveaway

    Sat 4th January 2025 (8:30AM EST)

    $48.70

    After race party is Tap It Local, 648 Grassfield Pkwy, #12, Chesapeake 23323 just 3 1/2 miles from the start/finish line in the Wal-Mart shopping center

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Location

Rest Stop at Mile Post 4, Chesapeake, Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, 23322, VA, United States

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