Tidewater Striders 2025 Distance Series - TUNE UP FOR THE SHAMROCK MARATHON & HALF MARATHON

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 Past event

8:30 AM EDT

Chesapeake, Virginia

$64.60–$170.60 · 10 races

10 Mile, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Tidewater Striders 2025 Distance Series, a thrilling opportunity to tune up for the Shamrock Marathon and Half Marathon! This exciting event kicks off on January 4, 2025, at the beautiful Dismal Swamp Canal Trail in Chesapeake, Virginia, featuring a 6-mile and a 10-mile race starting at 8:30 AM. Participants will enjoy a scenic out-and-back course, with a rest stop at Mile Post 4 to keep you energized.

The series continues with two more exhilarating race days: on January 25, 2025, at Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA, where runners will tackle either a 10-mile or a 15-mile distance, and on February 22, 2025, back at the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail for a 12-mile and 20-mile challenge. Each race offers a festive post-race party, providing the perfect chance to celebrate your accomplishments with fellow runners! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to enhance your training while enjoying the camaraderie of the running community in Chesapeake!

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Races

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

Incl. $4.60 Fee

After race party is at Big Woody's Bar & Grill, 123 N. Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA

8:30 AM EDT

$64.60

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Tidewater Striders Distance Series 10-Mile Race @ Dismal Swamp Trail

Incl. $4.60 Fee

After race party is at Tap it Local, Chesapeake, VA

8:30 AM EDT

$64.60

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Tidewater Striders Distance Series 10-Mile Race @ Fort Monroe

Incl. $4.60 Fee

Paradise Beach Club

8:30 AM EDT

$64.60

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Tidewater Striders Distance Series 15-Mile Race @ Ft Monroe

Incl. $4.60 Fee

Paradise Beach Club

8:30 AM EDT

$64.60

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Tidewater Striders Distance Series 12-Mile Race @ Dismal Swamp Trail

Incl. $4.60 Fee

After race party is at Tap It Local

8:30 AM EDT

$64.60

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Tidewater Striders Distance Series 20-Mile Race @ Dismal Swamp Trail

Incl. $4.60 Fee

After race party is at Tap it Local

8:30 AM EDT

$64.60

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Tidewater Striders Distance 3-Race Half WorkUp Series (includes Strider Plus) Jan 8, January 29, February 26

Incl. $10.60 Fee & Premium give-away

After race party is at Tap it Local

8:30 AM EDT

$170.60

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Tidewater Striders Distance 3-Race Marathon WorkUp Series (includes Strider Plus) January 8, January 29, February 26

Incl. $10.60 Fee & Premium Giveaway

After race party is at Tap it Local

8:30 AM EDT

$170.60

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Golden Runner Only 3 Race HALF Series Jan 4, January 25, February 22

Incl. $10.60 Fee & High End Apparel Item for Doing All 3 Races

After race party is at Tap It Local

8:30 AM EDT

$170.60

Entries closed
Golden Runner Only 3 Race FULL Series Jan 4, January 25, February 22

Incl. $10.60 Fee & High End Apparel Item for Doing All 3 Races

After race party is at Big Woody's Bar & Grill, 123 N. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake 23320

8:30 AM EDT

$170.60

Entries closed

Organiser's description

EVENT OVERVIEW:

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

10 MILE & 15 MILE SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025 8:30AM AT FORT MONROE

12 MILE & 20 MILE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025 8:30 AM AT DISMAL SWAMP CANAL TRAIL, REST STOP AT MILE POST 4, CHESAPEAKE

RACE COURSES:

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, WILL BE AT FT MONROE, HAMPTON VA 23651 AND WILL BE 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 FOR DISTANCE SERIES 3 MAY BE ARRANGED BY [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. JANUARY 25TH PARTY WILL BE AT THE PARADISE OCEAN CLUB, 490 FENWICK ROAD, FT. MONROE, VA 23651

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. FT MONROE IS LOCATED IN HAMPTON AT 490 FENWICK DR., FT MONROE, VA 23651 & IS AN OPEN (NON-MILITARY) VENUE.

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 11:59 PM THE FRIDAY BEFORE EACH EVENT. YOU MAY PICK UP YOUR RACE NUMBER & GIVEAWAY STARTING AT 7:15 RACE MORNING. WE WILL BE AT RUNNING ETC., HILLTOP LOCATION THE FRIDAY BEFORE EACH EVENT STARTING AT 4:00 TO 6:00PM.

_ THIS__ IS A TIDEWATER STRIDERS RUNNING GRAND PRIX _