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

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

Race Details

• Date: 2026-12-06
• Location: Rest stop at mile post 4 Dismal Swamp, Chesapeake, VA
• Race URL: Tidewater Strider Dismal Swamp Race
• Start Times: 50K & Relay at 7:00 am: Marathon/Half Marathon at 7:30 am

Course Information

• Distance: 50K, Marathon, and Half Marathon
• Type: Out and back course for 50K, loops for Marathon & Half Marathon
• Limits: 9-hour limit for all races (4 PM finish)
• Certification: USATF Certified courses for all distances

Fluid and Food Stations

• Aid Station: Full aid station at start/finish with food, water, and nutrition drinks
• Course Water Stations: 9 times for Marathon runners: 4 times for Half Marathon
• Manned Stations: Only during the Marathon
• Unmanned Stations: Water station near 50K turnaround for Ultra race

Amenities & Post-Race

• Finishers' Medals: Hoodie Sweatshirt for 50K: long-sleeve shirt for Marathon & Half Marathon
• BQ Shirt: Awarded to runners who qualify for Boston
• Beer Garden: Available from 9 am-2 pm, with redeemable drinks at Garage Brewery
• Food: Pizza available post-race

Time Limits

• Start Time: 50K & 50K Relay at 7 am: Full Marathon & Half Marathon at 7:30 AM
• Finish Line: Closes at 4 PM

Awards

• Overall Awards: Top three males and females for each distance
• Age Group Awards: Awards for age groups: 39 and under, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
• Marathon & Half Marathon: Awards for top three males and females in 10-year age groups
• Trophy Distribution: Awards given at the finish line

Registration Information

• Onsite Registration: Open race day up to Race Start
• Strider Plus/Legacy Discounts: Discounts applied at checkout for eligible runners
• Club Membership Discounts: $5 discount available up until race day, automatically applied
• Paper Forms: Not available for registration

Packet Pickup

• Pre-Race Pickup: At Running etc VB on December 5th from 1-3 p.m.
• Race Day Pickup: Start line from 6:15 am until Marathon & Half Marathon start

50K Relay Details

• Team Registration: 1st member signs up for team: others use the same team name
• Team Size: 2 to 4 members per relay team

Elite Field

• Elite Entry: For runners faster than specified times in past 2 years
• Contact for Entry: Reach out to Thomas at orangrunning@yahoo.com
• Nutrition Drop Tables: Available in multiple spots along the marathon course
• Qualifying Times: Specific times outlined for each distance for elite consideration

Qualifying Times

• Marathon: Men 2:40: Women 3:00
• 50K: Men 3:15: Women 3:50
• Half Marathon: Men 1:15: Women 1:22