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Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Greenbrier Christian Academy, Chesapeake VA
1 Mile
72–86°F · rain likely
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
71–78°F
dry
2024
74–84°F
rain
2023
74–88°F
dry
2022
74–94°F
dry
2021
67–81°F
dry
2020
71–85°F
rain
2019
73–91°F
dry
2018
75–92°F
dry
2017
71–77°F
rain
2016
73–79°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 8
Thunderstorms · 73–88°F
Saturday, Aug 8starts near 73°F · 40% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Welcome to the 2026 Strider Mile
Final Instructions email will be sent to all participants week of the event with up-to-date race instructions. If signed up in the competitive walking division you must walk the entire mile race to be eligible for a walker Division award!
ONSITE EVENT DETAILS
COURSE
- Type: This is a one-mile race on the Track at Greenbrier Christian Academy.
FLUIDS AND FOOD
- Aid Station: There will be 1 aid station with water and a replacement drink.
AMENITIES & POST-RACE
- Post-Race: Post-race Panera with Beverages will be provided to race participants & volunteers.
TIME LIMITS
- Start Time: The race starts at 8:00 AM with the first heat. Heats are assigned based on predicted times.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS
- Discount: A Club membership discount of $5.00 and a Strider Plus discount is available online through 9 pm August 7th.
- Application: Discounts are automatically applied on the payment page during registration.
- Eligibility: You should use the account you used to register for the club to apply for this discount.
- Matching: We will also attempt to match on name/date of birth.
GENERAL PRICING
- Adult Fee: $25.00 Adult / $15.00 Ages 18 and Under online through August 1st.
- Entry Forms: Paper entry forms are not available.
DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY
- Event: There will be a Competitive Distance medley relay this year 1200/400/800/1600.
- Contact: Please contact Orangerunning@yahoo.com if interested in signing a team-up.
TOT TROT
- Event: We will have a free 400-meter run for kids 5 & under.
AWARDS
- Categories: Awards will go to the top 3 overall, masters male and female, 10-year age groups.
- Race Walk: Top overall male and female in the race walk.
- Team Trophy: Trophy for top male and female open and masters and mixed Distance Medley Relay team.
Strider Mile Records
- Overall Male: Louka Fetter 4:24 2023
- Male Masters: Steve Chantry 4:52 2007
- Overall Female: Aniya Mosley 5:06 2022
- Female Masters: Jenny Moran 5:44 2019
EVENT RECOGNITION
This is a Strider Grand Prix and Youth Grand Prix event.
REGISTER HERE
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