Tidewater Striders 2026 Distance Series #2 at the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
- Date Sun 8th February 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Chesapeake, Virginia
- Price $54.00 - $69.90
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 10 Mile
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Event summary
The course is designed to challenge and inspire, featuring an out-and-back route for each distance. Runners tackling the 5-mile distance will enjoy a 2.5-mile stretch, while those opting for the 10-mile race will cover 5 miles out and back. The 15-mile participants will traverse the same 5-mile route and then extend their challenge with an additional 2.5 miles before turning around. After crossing the finish line, join the post-race celebration at Tap It Local, just a short drive away. Whether you're a seasoned runner or new to the sport, this event promises a fantastic day filled with community spirit, camaraderie, and a love for running!
Organiser's Description
5 MILE, 10 MILE & 15 MILE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2026 8:30AM START FOR EVERYONE.
RACE COURSE:
DISTANCE SERIES 2 ON FEBRUARY 8TH IS NOW AT THE DISMAL CANAL TRAIL, 1246 DISMAL CANAL TRAIL, CHESAPEAKE 23322. THOSE RUNNING THE 5 MILES WILL GO OUT AND BACK 2.5 MILES. THOSE DOING THE 10 MILES WILL GO OUT AND BACK 5 MILES. THOSE DOING THE 15 MILES WILL GO OUT AND BACK 5 MILES, CROSS THE TIMING MATS AND GO OUT 2.5 MILES AND TURN AROUND. EVERYONE WILL START AT 8:30 AND THE FINISH LINE WILL STAY OPEN UNTIL 12:15.
AFTER RACE PARTY:
WILL BE AT TAP IT LOCAL, 648 GRASSFIELD PKWY, #12, CHESAPEAKE 23323. JUST 3 1/2 MILES FROM THE RACE VENUE.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP FOR DISTANCE SERIES 2 WILL BE AT THE START/FINISH LINE. LOOK FOR THE STRIDERS TENT.
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. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS BUT WE WILL TRY AND RESCHEDULE.
GRAND PRIX: THE 10 AND 15 MILERS ARE PART OF THE TIDEWATER STRIDERS GRAND PRIX
IF YOU WANT TO REGISTER FOR DISTANCE SERIES 3, CLICK HERE
HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/TIDEWATERSTRIDERSDISTANCESERIES3 [https://runsignup.com/tidewaterstridersdistanceseries3]
_ 15 MILER FOR DISTANCE SERIES 2 ONLY IS A HAMPTON ROADS SUPER GRAND PRIX_
Races
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5 Mile Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sun 8th February 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$54.00
Tap it Local, 648 Grassfield Pkwy, #12 -
10 Mile Run
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sun 8th February 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$69.90
Tap it Local, 648 Grassfield Pkwy, #12 -
15 Mile Run
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sun 8th February 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$69.90
Tap it Local, 648 Grassfield Pkwy, #12 -
5 Mile Competitive Race Walk
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sun 8th February 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$54.00
Tap it Local, 648 Grassfield Pkwy, #12 -
10 Mile Competitive Race Walk
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sun 8th February 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$69.90
Tap it Local, 648 Grassfield Pkwy, #12 -
15 Mile Competitive Race Walk
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sun 8th February 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$69.90
Tap it Local, 648 Grassfield Pkwy, #12
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1246 Dismal Canal Trail, Chesapeake, 23322, VA, United States
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