Strider XC Classic

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🏆 Event Information

• Race Date: November 2, 2025
• Location: Bells Mill Park, Chesapeake, VA
• Race URL: Strider XC Classic Registration
• Grand Prix: This is a Tidewater Strider Grand Prix Race, Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix Race.

👕 Shirts and Registration

• Guaranteed Shirts: The 1st 150 Registered Participants Guaranteed Shirts.
• Registration Opens: Race day registration available starting at 6:30 AM until 20 minutes before each race.
• Discounts: Club membership discount of $5.00 available through November 2nd.
• Strider Plus/Legacy: Your discount will automatically apply at checkout.

🏞️ Course Details

• Course Type: This is a 5K XC course at Bells Mill Park in Chesapeake.
• Kids Race: 1.5-mile course for the Kids classic.
• Start Times: Kid's race starts at 7:30 AM: 5K race starts at 8:15 AM.
• Finish Line: The finish line will close at 10 AM.

💧 Fluids and Food

• Aid Station: There will be 1 aid station with water and a replacement drink.
• Hospitality: Onsite hospitality & refreshments.
• After Party: Food and drinks at the After Party at Bells Mill Park.
• Finishers' Medals: Medals for all finishers.

🏅 Awards and Recognition

• Awards: Top 3 Male & Female open and master runners recognized.
• Age Group Awards: Awards for ages 12 & under to 70 & over.
• Kids Classic Awards: Awards for ages 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-17 M&F.
• Walking Awards: Top 3 Male & Female walking division are recognized.

🚶‍♀️ Competitive Walking Division

• Eligibility: Participants must walk the entire race to be eligible for awards in this division.
• Transition: If you run, you will be moved to the 5K Run division.