Salute to Service 5K & 1 Miler

Salute to Service 5K and Kid's Mile

Presented by Tidewater Striders and City of Suffolk Parks and Recreation

Event Overview

• Date: November 8, 2025
• Location: 215 W. Washington Street, Suffolk, VA
• Website: Salute to Service 5K Registration
• Purpose: Join us as we celebrate all of those who served our great country!

Course Details

• Type: Fast, flat course in downtown Suffolk
• Distance: 5K and 1 Mile options available

Fluids and Food

• Aid Stations: There will be 1 aid station with water at about the 1.5 mark.

Amenities & Post-Race Activities

• Participants: All 5K & 1 Mile registered runners will receive a Premium T-Shirt.
• Finisher Medals: All finishers will receive Medals.
• After-party: Onsite hospitality & refreshments including live Band, Beer, Pizza, Snacks, and Cold Beverages.

Packet Pickup Details

• Early Pickup: Momac Brewing Company on Friday, November 8th, 3 PM - 6 PM
• Race Day Pickup: 7-7:50 AM for 5K & 7-9 AM for the mile on Race Day by the starting area.

Race Times

• 5K Start: 8 AM
• 1 Mile Start: approximately 9:15 AM

Awards

• 5K Awards: Top 3 OVERALL Male and Female, and Top 3 Male and Female in age groups (12 & Under, 13 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70+).
• 1 Mile Awards: The top 3 Males and Females in age groups (6 & Under, 7 to 9, 10 to 12, and 13 & Over).

Military Teams Competition

• Team Competition: Military team competition between the different branches.
• Fastest Team: Top 3 males & females for each service team count for scoring.

Registration Information

• Deadline: Registration will be open until 7 AM on Race Day.
• Discounts: Strider Plus/Legacy Runners discount automatically applied at checkout through Race Day.
• Club Membership Discounts: A discount of $5.00 is available through Race Day.