In 176 days · Sat, Apr 24, 2027
Don't let race day sneak up
One email during race week. That's it.
When
Saturday, April 24th, 2027
Where
1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake VA
Distances
1 Mile
Typical weather
53–72°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2026
61–86°F
dry
2025
52–75°F
dry
2024
52–68°F
dry
2023
48–59°F
dry
2022
59–86°F
dry
2021
42–69°F
rain
2020
55–76°F
rain
2019
62–83°F
dry
2018
53–62°F
rain
2017
55–69°F
rain
Best months to race in Virginia →
About this race
Welcome to the Striders Spring Festival
Dismal swamp 5 Miler and 1 miler
COURSE: This is a 2.5-mile out and 2.5-mile back course on the closed 2-lane roadway at the Dismal Swamp Trail Park in Chesapeake. One Miler is .5 miles out and back. 1 mile is an up-and-back on the Trail PACKET PICKUP: Early Packet Pick will be at Running etc VB, on Friday, April 24th, from 3-6 pm! Race day pick-up will start at 7 am FLUIDS AND FOOD: There will be 1 aid station with water. The aid station location will be at 2.5 miles. AMENITIES & POST-RACE: T-Shirts will be provided. Onsite hospitality & refreshments
TIME LIMITS: 5MILER--- The race starts at 8:00 AM! The finish line will close at 10:30. One mile starts at 9:30 a.m. AWARDS: Top 3 overall Males and Females and the top 3 males and females in 10-year age groups will receive awards for the 5-mile race! 1-mile awards top 3 overall males and females and top 3 males and females in the following age 6&under, 7-8 9-10 11-12 13 & up REGISTRATION: Registration will be open until , 9PM April 23rd 2027. STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: Automatically applied at checkout thru April 23rd. CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A Club membership discount of $5.00 is available up thru April 24th. Discounts are automatically applied on the payment page during registration. You should use the account you used to register for the club to apply for this discount. We will also attempt to match on name/date of birth. Paper entry forms are not available.
This is a Strider Grand Prix & Youth Grand Prix
Course map
Train with a club
Run clubs near Chesapeake to train with before race day.
See all run clubs near Chesapeake →
Suggested Races
Organize this race?
Claim it free to manage your listing — and get it featured for free, while spots last.