Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile
- Date Sun 13th September 2026
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location Portsmouth, Virginia
- Price $22.20 - $59.30
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 47th annual Elizabeth River Run, taking place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in the vibrant downtown area of Portsmouth, Virginia! This exciting event features two distinct race distances: the fast and flat 10K course, perfect for both competitive runners and casual participants, and the fun-filled Crawford Mile, ideal for families and beginners. Runners will enjoy a scenic route that winds through the historic streets of downtown Portsmouth and along the beautiful seawall, providing a stunning backdrop for this memorable race day.
Participants can look forward to more than just a race; the event promises a lively post-race celebration at the Portsmouth Pavilion, featuring local craft beer, delicious food, live music, and various vendors. With awards for top finishers in multiple categories and a spirited team competition, the Elizabeth River Run is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself while enjoying a community-focused atmosphere. Don't miss out on this wonderful event that combines fitness, fun, and camaraderie in a picturesque setting!
Participants can look forward to more than just a race; the event promises a lively post-race celebration at the Portsmouth Pavilion, featuring local craft beer, delicious food, live music, and various vendors. With awards for top finishers in multiple categories and a spirited team competition, the Elizabeth River Run is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself while enjoying a community-focused atmosphere. Don't miss out on this wonderful event that combines fitness, fun, and camaraderie in a picturesque setting!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE 47TH RUNNING OF THE ELIZABETH RIVER RUN PRESENTED BY THE TIDEWATER STRIDERS AND THE PORTSMOUTH CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
THIS YEAR, WE HAVE MOVED THE RACE BACK TO DOWNTOWN PORTSMOUTH
THE 10K WILL BE RUN ON A FAST, FLAT, CERTIFIED COURSE IN DOWNTON, PORTSMOUTH, STARTING AND FINISHING BY THE PAVILION, RUNNING THROUGH HISTORIC DOWNTOWN STREETS AND ALONG THE GORGEOUS SEAWALL.
THE CRAWFORD MILE IS BACK WITH AN UP AND BACK COURSE ON CRAWFORD STREET, WITH START AND FINISH IN FRONT OF THE PAVILION
_ENTRY FEE:_
EARLY BIRD $35 FOR 10K UNTIL MARCH 21ST /$45 UNTIL MAY 29TH, /$55 UNTIL JULY 31ST / $60 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15TH, AND $65 UNTIL RACE DAY!
$15 FOR THE MILE UNTIL MARCH 31ST/ $20 FOR THE MILE UNTIL AUGUST 1ST/ $25 UNTIL RACE DAY.
NO SHIRT OPTION IS AVAILABLE DURING THE GIVEAWAY OPTION SELECT NO SHIRT FOR $3.00 DISCOUNT.
STRIDER CLUB MEMBERS RECEIVE A $5.00 DISCOUNT UP UNTIL THE CLOSE OF ONLINE REGISTRATION. STRIDER PLUS RUNNERS ARE ALSO DISCOUNTED UNTIL THE CLOSE OF ONLINE REGISTRATION.
RACE SHIRTS GUARANTEED TO THE 1ST 750 RUNNERS
ELITE REGISTRATION:
IF YOU QUALIFY WITH THE TIMES BELOW YOU CAN RECEIVE A COMP REGISTRATION. PLEASE CONTACT OUR RACE DIRECTOR AT ORANGERUNNING@YAHOO.COM, YOUR TIME MUST BE FROM A 10K RACE COMPLETED BETWEEN MAY 2025, AND SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2026.
OPEN MALE SUB - 31MIN OPEN FEMALE SUB - 37MIN
MALE MASTERS SUB - 36MIN FEMALE MASTERS SUB - 42MIN
_AWARDS:_
10K - TOP 3 OVERALL FEMALE AND MALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: OVERALL, MASTERS, 19&UNDER, 5-YEAR AGE GROUPS 20-74 AND 75+. TOP MALE & FEMALE WALKERS. YOUTH AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR THE ONE MILE AS WELL.
PRIZE MONEY WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE AND OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE MASTERS WINNERS IN THE 10K.
1ST PLACE MALE & FEMALE OVERALL $250
2ND PLACE MALE & FEMALE OVERALL $150
3RD PLACE MALE & FEMALE OVERALL $100
1ST PLACE MALE & FEMALE MASTERS $100
_TEAM COMPETITION:_
ALL CLUBS AND GROUPS ARE WELCOME. WILL BE BASED ON AGE-GRADED RESULTS, AND THE 1ST PLACE TEAM WILL BE AWARDED THE ERR CUP. YOU CAN REGISTER YOUR TEAM AND SIGN UP FOR THE TEAM WHEN REGISTERING FOR THE RACE ON RUN SIGNUP.
_AMENITIES & POST-RACE FESTIVITIES:_
QUALITY RACE SHIRTS AND FINISHERS MEDALS, POST-RACE PARTY IS BACK AT THE PORTSMOUTH PAVILION WITH LOCAL CRAFT BEER, FOOD, LIVE MUSIC, AND VENDORS__
_PACKET PICK-UP:_
ADVANCE PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AT TBD ON SEPTEMBER 11TH, 3-6 PM, AND SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2-7 P.M. ADVANCE PACKET PICK-UP ONLY. MORE DETAILS COMING SOON! RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN PARTICIPANTS
MORE INFORMATION HTTP://TIDEWATERSTRIDERS.COM/RACES OR ORANGERUNNING@YAHOO.COM 757-735-3685
_SPONSORSHIPS:_
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR FOR THE RACE? REACH THOUSANDS OF LOCAL RESIDENTS AND SUPPORT A BELOVED LOCAL EVENT AND ORGANIZATION. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/CREATERACESPONSOR/58196/T/PSHMT2NJOHMCXQHS1YLDEV7IEE9ADZPK__
THIS YEAR, WE HAVE MOVED THE RACE BACK TO DOWNTOWN PORTSMOUTH
THE 10K WILL BE RUN ON A FAST, FLAT, CERTIFIED COURSE IN DOWNTON, PORTSMOUTH, STARTING AND FINISHING BY THE PAVILION, RUNNING THROUGH HISTORIC DOWNTOWN STREETS AND ALONG THE GORGEOUS SEAWALL.
THE CRAWFORD MILE IS BACK WITH AN UP AND BACK COURSE ON CRAWFORD STREET, WITH START AND FINISH IN FRONT OF THE PAVILION
_ENTRY FEE:_
EARLY BIRD $35 FOR 10K UNTIL MARCH 21ST /$45 UNTIL MAY 29TH, /$55 UNTIL JULY 31ST / $60 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15TH, AND $65 UNTIL RACE DAY!
$15 FOR THE MILE UNTIL MARCH 31ST/ $20 FOR THE MILE UNTIL AUGUST 1ST/ $25 UNTIL RACE DAY.
NO SHIRT OPTION IS AVAILABLE DURING THE GIVEAWAY OPTION SELECT NO SHIRT FOR $3.00 DISCOUNT.
STRIDER CLUB MEMBERS RECEIVE A $5.00 DISCOUNT UP UNTIL THE CLOSE OF ONLINE REGISTRATION. STRIDER PLUS RUNNERS ARE ALSO DISCOUNTED UNTIL THE CLOSE OF ONLINE REGISTRATION.
RACE SHIRTS GUARANTEED TO THE 1ST 750 RUNNERS
ELITE REGISTRATION:
IF YOU QUALIFY WITH THE TIMES BELOW YOU CAN RECEIVE A COMP REGISTRATION. PLEASE CONTACT OUR RACE DIRECTOR AT ORANGERUNNING@YAHOO.COM, YOUR TIME MUST BE FROM A 10K RACE COMPLETED BETWEEN MAY 2025, AND SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2026.
OPEN MALE SUB - 31MIN OPEN FEMALE SUB - 37MIN
MALE MASTERS SUB - 36MIN FEMALE MASTERS SUB - 42MIN
_AWARDS:_
10K - TOP 3 OVERALL FEMALE AND MALE FINISHERS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: OVERALL, MASTERS, 19&UNDER, 5-YEAR AGE GROUPS 20-74 AND 75+. TOP MALE & FEMALE WALKERS. YOUTH AGE GROUP AWARDS FOR THE ONE MILE AS WELL.
PRIZE MONEY WILL BE AWARDED TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE AND OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE MASTERS WINNERS IN THE 10K.
1ST PLACE MALE & FEMALE OVERALL $250
2ND PLACE MALE & FEMALE OVERALL $150
3RD PLACE MALE & FEMALE OVERALL $100
1ST PLACE MALE & FEMALE MASTERS $100
_TEAM COMPETITION:_
ALL CLUBS AND GROUPS ARE WELCOME. WILL BE BASED ON AGE-GRADED RESULTS, AND THE 1ST PLACE TEAM WILL BE AWARDED THE ERR CUP. YOU CAN REGISTER YOUR TEAM AND SIGN UP FOR THE TEAM WHEN REGISTERING FOR THE RACE ON RUN SIGNUP.
_AMENITIES & POST-RACE FESTIVITIES:_
QUALITY RACE SHIRTS AND FINISHERS MEDALS, POST-RACE PARTY IS BACK AT THE PORTSMOUTH PAVILION WITH LOCAL CRAFT BEER, FOOD, LIVE MUSIC, AND VENDORS__
_PACKET PICK-UP:_
ADVANCE PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AT TBD ON SEPTEMBER 11TH, 3-6 PM, AND SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2-7 P.M. ADVANCE PACKET PICK-UP ONLY. MORE DETAILS COMING SOON! RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR OUT-OF-TOWN PARTICIPANTS
MORE INFORMATION HTTP://TIDEWATERSTRIDERS.COM/RACES OR ORANGERUNNING@YAHOO.COM 757-735-3685
_SPONSORSHIPS:_
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR FOR THE RACE? REACH THOUSANDS OF LOCAL RESIDENTS AND SUPPORT A BELOVED LOCAL EVENT AND ORGANIZATION. LEARN MORE: HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/CREATERACESPONSOR/58196/T/PSHMT2NJOHMCXQHS1YLDEV7IEE9ADZPK__
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