Tidewater Strider Dismal Swamp 50K / Marathon /Half Marathon/50K Relay

Welcome to the 7th Annual Dismal Swamp /50K/Marathon/Half Marathon and 50K Relay

Course Information

• Start Times: The 50K & Relay Starts at 7:00 am & Marathon/Half Marathon starts at 7:30 am.
• Course Structure: The course is an out and back 3.88 miles each way for the 50K, with 4 loops for the 50K.
• Certification: The Marathon course is a Certified BQ Course, it's 6.55 up 6.55 back for 2 loops for the Marathon & one loop for the Half Marathon.
• Speed: Very fast course! The 50K and Marathon/Half Marathon courses are USATF Certified.

Fluids and Food

• Aid Stations: 1 full aid station at start/finish after every loop with food, water, and nutrition drinks!
• Water Stations: There will be water stations set up on the course during the marathon and half marathon.
• Manned Stations: Manned stations will only be set up during the Marathon.
• Unmanned Water Station: An unmanned water station will be set up close to the 50K turnaround for the Ultra race after the Marathon is complete.

Amenities & Post-Race

• Finisher Awards: Finishers receive a Medal, Hoodie Sweatshirt for 50K, and long-sleeve shirt for Marathon & Half Marathon.
• BQ Shirts: All Runners who qualify for Boston will receive a BQ Shirt!
• Beer Garden: New this Year, we will have a Beer Garden from 9 am-2 pm with redeemable drinks.
• Food: We will also have Pizza to enjoy!

Time Limits

• Start Times: The 50K & 50K Relay Starts at 7 am & Full Marathon & Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM.
• Finish Line Closure: Finish line will close at 4 PM.

Awards

• Overall Awards: The top three males and females overall will receive awards for the 50K.
• Age Group Awards: The top three males and females in age groups: 39 and under, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and over.
• Marathon & Half Awards: The top three males and females overall and in 10-year age groups will also receive awards.

Registration

• Open Registration: Registration will be open race day up to the Race Start.
• Discounts: Strider Plus/Legacy Runners will receive a discount at checkout.
• Membership Discounts: A club membership discount of $5.00 is available through race day.
• Paper Forms: Paper entry forms are not available.

Packet Pickup

• Pre-Race Pickup: Packet Pickup will be at Running etc VB Saturday, December 5th, from 1-3 p.m.
• Race Day Pickup: Race day packet pick up will be at the start line starting at 6:15 am until the Marathon & half Marathon start!

50K Relay

• Team Registration: When registering, please signup your team if you are the 1st member signing up.
• Team Size: You can have anywhere from 2 to 4 members on your team!

Elite Field

• Elite Entry: To receive a Comp Elite Entry, you must have run faster than listed times in the last 2 years.
• Contact: If you would like to claim the entry, contact Thomas at orangrunning@yahoo.com!
• Nutrition: Nutrition drop tables will be set up in multiple areas on the course for the marathon.
• Qualifying Times: Specific qualifying times for marathon, 50K, and half marathon will apply.

Race Date & Location

• Date: 2026-12-06
• Location: Rest stop at mile post 4 Dismal Swamp, Chesapeake, VA.
• Race URL: Register here!