Tidewater Striders Scholarship 5K & Kids Mile
- Date Tue 28th July 2026
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Price $22.20 - $54.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting evening of fitness and fun at the Tidewater Striders Scholarship 5K & Kids Mile on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia. This vibrant event, hosted at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex, promises a fantastic atmosphere for participants of all ages. The Kids Mile kicks off at 6 PM, followed by the main 5K race at 6:30 PM, both showcasing scenic routes that loop around the Sportsplex and its picturesque surroundings.
Join fellow runners and walkers in this community celebration, where you can also take part in a thrilling raffle with over $10,000 in prizes, including race entries, hotel stays, and sporting tickets! Participants can pre-register for the race and opt for a shirt package that includes a race shirt and raffle tickets. After the races, enjoy a lively after-party with delicious pizza and refreshing beverages, making it a perfect evening to celebrate your achievements. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying an energetic evening in Virginia Beach!
Join fellow runners and walkers in this community celebration, where you can also take part in a thrilling raffle with over $10,000 in prizes, including race entries, hotel stays, and sporting tickets! Participants can pre-register for the race and opt for a shirt package that includes a race shirt and raffle tickets. After the races, enjoy a lively after-party with delicious pizza and refreshing beverages, making it a perfect evening to celebrate your achievements. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying an energetic evening in Virginia Beach!
Organiser's Description
THE STRIDERS SCHOLARSHIP 5K EVENT IS HELD AT THE VIRGINIA BEACH SPORTSPLEX!
YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
_YOU WILL RECEIVE COMPLETE DETAILS WITH YOUR FINAL INSTRUCTIONS (VIA EMAIL) _
_ BEFORE THE EVENT_
STRIDER SCHOLARSHIP 5K
RACEIS AGAIN THIS YEAR BACK TO THE ORIGINAL DAY THE LAST TUESDAY EVENING IN JULY ON JULY 28TH! 1 MILE IS AT 6 PM AND THE 5K STARTS AT 6:30 PM
ADDITIONAL RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY FOR THE STRIDER SCHOLARSHIP 5K AND YOU CAN ALSO PURCHASE MORE TICKETS THROUGH THE DONATION LINK. 3 TICKETS $20 DONATION 10 TICKETS $50 DONATION
WE WILL HAVE A SHIRT OPTION REGISTRATION FOR $50, WHICH INCLUDES A RACE SHIRT AND 6 RAFFLE TICKETS! YOU HAVE UNTIL JULY 7TH TO SIGN UP FOR THE SHIRT OPTION AND ORDER A SHIRT. AFTER THAT, ONLY THE NON-SHIRT OPTION WILL BE AVAILABLE!
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE HELD AT RUNNING ETC VB ON MONDAY, JULY 27TH FROM 3-5 PM.
COURSE: THE 5K RACE STARTS IN FRONT OF THE SPORTSPLEX AND LOOPS AROUND THE SPORTSPLEX PARKING LOT, THEN FOLLOWS THE TRAIL BEHIND THE SPORTSPLEX AND FINISHES INSIDE THE SPORTSPLEX! ONE-MILE LOOPS AROUND THE PARKING LOT AND FINISHES INSIDE THE STADIUM
THIS IS A STRIDER GRAND PRIX EVENT
THE SCHOLARSHIP 5K IS ALSO AN HR SUPER GRAND PRIX EVENT
HR SUPER GRAND PRIX INFO HERE:
HTTPS://WWW.TIDEWATERSTRIDERS.COM/PAGES/HR-SUPER-GRAND-PRIX [https://www.tidewaterstriders.com/pages/hr-super-grand-prix]
AFTER PARTY- INSIDE THE SPORTSPLEX WITH BEER AND PIZZA! WE HAVE NON ALCOHOLIC BEVREGES AS WELL HUGE RAFFLE WITH AWESOME PRIZES FROM RACES TO HOTEL NIGHT STAYS AND SPORTING TICKETS WITH OVER $10,000 IN PRIZES TO BE GIVEN OUT!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE AN ITEM TO OUR RAFFLE, PLEASE CONTACT THOMAS AT ORANGERUNNING@YAHOO.COM.
STRIDER PLUS--- USE THE NO SHIRT SIGN-UP OPTION FOR THE 5K AND/OR 5K COMPETITIVE WALK TO RECEIVE YOUR DISCOUNT. STRIDER SCHOLARSHIP 5K SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE AS AN ADDITIONAL PURCHASE OPTION IN THE WEB STORE WHEN YOU REGISTER.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED -YOU CAN STILL PARTICIPATE AND VOLUNTEER. USE THE VOLUNTEER TAB ON THIS SITE TO VOLUNTEER
COMPETITIVE WALKING DIVISION: IF YOU REGISTER UNDER THE COMPETITIVE WALKING DIVISION YOU MUST WALK THE ENTIRE RACE! IF YOU ARE GOING TO RUN/ WALK, YOU NEED TO REGISTER FOR THE 5KRUN/WALK DIVISION!
YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
_YOU WILL RECEIVE COMPLETE DETAILS WITH YOUR FINAL INSTRUCTIONS (VIA EMAIL) _
_ BEFORE THE EVENT_
STRIDER SCHOLARSHIP 5K
RACEIS AGAIN THIS YEAR BACK TO THE ORIGINAL DAY THE LAST TUESDAY EVENING IN JULY ON JULY 28TH! 1 MILE IS AT 6 PM AND THE 5K STARTS AT 6:30 PM
ADDITIONAL RAFFLE TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY FOR THE STRIDER SCHOLARSHIP 5K AND YOU CAN ALSO PURCHASE MORE TICKETS THROUGH THE DONATION LINK. 3 TICKETS $20 DONATION 10 TICKETS $50 DONATION
WE WILL HAVE A SHIRT OPTION REGISTRATION FOR $50, WHICH INCLUDES A RACE SHIRT AND 6 RAFFLE TICKETS! YOU HAVE UNTIL JULY 7TH TO SIGN UP FOR THE SHIRT OPTION AND ORDER A SHIRT. AFTER THAT, ONLY THE NON-SHIRT OPTION WILL BE AVAILABLE!
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE HELD AT RUNNING ETC VB ON MONDAY, JULY 27TH FROM 3-5 PM.
COURSE: THE 5K RACE STARTS IN FRONT OF THE SPORTSPLEX AND LOOPS AROUND THE SPORTSPLEX PARKING LOT, THEN FOLLOWS THE TRAIL BEHIND THE SPORTSPLEX AND FINISHES INSIDE THE SPORTSPLEX! ONE-MILE LOOPS AROUND THE PARKING LOT AND FINISHES INSIDE THE STADIUM
THIS IS A STRIDER GRAND PRIX EVENT
THE SCHOLARSHIP 5K IS ALSO AN HR SUPER GRAND PRIX EVENT
HR SUPER GRAND PRIX INFO HERE:
HTTPS://WWW.TIDEWATERSTRIDERS.COM/PAGES/HR-SUPER-GRAND-PRIX [https://www.tidewaterstriders.com/pages/hr-super-grand-prix]
AFTER PARTY- INSIDE THE SPORTSPLEX WITH BEER AND PIZZA! WE HAVE NON ALCOHOLIC BEVREGES AS WELL HUGE RAFFLE WITH AWESOME PRIZES FROM RACES TO HOTEL NIGHT STAYS AND SPORTING TICKETS WITH OVER $10,000 IN PRIZES TO BE GIVEN OUT!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE AN ITEM TO OUR RAFFLE, PLEASE CONTACT THOMAS AT ORANGERUNNING@YAHOO.COM.
STRIDER PLUS--- USE THE NO SHIRT SIGN-UP OPTION FOR THE 5K AND/OR 5K COMPETITIVE WALK TO RECEIVE YOUR DISCOUNT. STRIDER SCHOLARSHIP 5K SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE AS AN ADDITIONAL PURCHASE OPTION IN THE WEB STORE WHEN YOU REGISTER.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED -YOU CAN STILL PARTICIPATE AND VOLUNTEER. USE THE VOLUNTEER TAB ON THIS SITE TO VOLUNTEER
COMPETITIVE WALKING DIVISION: IF YOU REGISTER UNDER THE COMPETITIVE WALKING DIVISION YOU MUST WALK THE ENTIRE RACE! IF YOU ARE GOING TO RUN/ WALK, YOU NEED TO REGISTER FOR THE 5KRUN/WALK DIVISION!
Races
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5K Run/Walk No Shirt Option (And Strider Plus)
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Tue 28th July 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
$38.10
***Tidewater Strider members receive a $5.00 discount through July 27th, 2024. Come out and support our Scholarship Fund! Race will be a timed event but no awards will be given. All proceeds will be for our general scholarship fund. There is a raffle with great prizes after the event. Registration closes at 5:30pm on Race Day -
5K Run/Walk W/ Shirt & 6 Raffle Tickets
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Tue 28th July 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
$54.00
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5K Competitive Walk No Shirt Option (And Strider Plus)
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Tue 28th July 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
$38.10
For this event, you need to walk the whole race distance if you do not you will be moved into the 5k Run/walk Category and will be ineligible for walking awards! -
5K Competitive Walk W/Shirt & 6 Raffle Tickets
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Tue 28th July 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
$54.00
For this event, you need to walk the whole race distance if you do not you will be moved into the 5k Run Category and will be ineligible for walking awards! -
Kids Mile
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Tue 28th July 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
$22.20
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