Tidewater Striders 2026 Distance Series# 1- 5k, 6 Miles and 10 Miles Events

🎉 WELCOME TO THE TIDEWATER STRIDERS DISTANCE SERIES 2026

🎊 BACK FOR THE SECOND YEAR!

🏃‍♂️ A 3-RACE CHALLENGE BUNDLE

• Sign Up: for any of the three challenges and receive a special medal.
• Completion Requirement: You must complete all three events in each of the Challenges!
• 10K Challenge: These distances are not part of the Striders Grand Prix.
• Distance Series 1: Run/Walk a 5K for Distance Series 1 at Dismal Canal Trail.

🏅 SIGN UP FOR THE HALF MARATHON CHALLENGE

• Distance Series Overview: Distance Series 1 and 3 are Striders Grand Prix.
• Distance Series 2: 15 miler only is a Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix.
• Run/Walk 6 miles: for Distance Series 1 at Dismal Canal Trail.
• Run/Walk 10 miles: for Distance Series 2 at Fort Monroe.

🏆 SIGN UP FOR THE MARATHON CHALLENGE

• Distance Series Overview: Distance Series 1 and 3 are Striders Grand Prix.
• Run/Walk 10 Miles: for Distance Series 1 at Dismal Canal Trail.
• Run/Walk 15 Miles: for Distance Series 2 at Fort Monroe.
• Run/Walk 20 Miles: for Distance Series 3 at Dismal Canal Trail.

📅 EVENTS OVERVIEW

• Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026, 8:30 AM.
• Location: At Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Rest Stop at mile post 4, Chesapeake.
• Next Events: 5, 10 and 15 Miles on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
• Registration: To sign up for the DS #2 event only, click here.

⚠️ INCLEMENT WEATHER

• Right to Cancel: The Race Director and the Tidewater Striders reserve the right to cancel or reschedule as needed.
• Safety Importance: Adjustments may be made in the interest of safety or access restrictions.

🎈 AFTER RACE PARTIES

• Post Race Party: For January 10th and February 28th will be at Tap It Local.
• January 27th Party: At Paradise Ocean Club, Fort Monroe.

🚗 DIRECTIONS

Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Trail Start, Old Route 17 and George Washington Hwy, Chesapeake, VA 23323 just off Rt 17. GPS tracking is Rest Stop at Mile Post 4, Chesapeake, VA. Fort Monroe packet pickup will be at the Ft. Monroe, Community Center, 100 Stillwell Road, Hampton, VA.

📝 REGISTRATION

Registration closes at 9:00 PM the Friday before each event. There are no refunds allowed. You may pick up your race number & giveaway starting at 7:15 on race morning until 8:20. We will be at Running Etc., Hilltop location the Friday before each event starting at 4:00 to 6:00 PM.

🌟 GRAND PRIX INFORMATION

Distance Series 1 and 3 half and full distances are Striders Grand Prix. Distance Series 2 15 miler only is a Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix.

🔗 FOR MORE INFORMATION

Visit the race page for additional details: Tidewater Striders 2026 Distance Series.