Join us for the 2nd Annual Dismal Swamp Stomp Half Marathon. The flat 13.1-mile asphalt course will take runners on a spectacular jouney through lush, mysterious landscape and rich history. The newly opened Dismal Swamp Canal Trail off Route 17 offers runner forested wetlands and a peaceful path along the wilderness of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

New this year is the Inaugural Children's Half Mile Fun Run. Starting at 11:00 am, this half mile out-and-back fun run for children ages 12 and under is the perfect compliment to our successful Dismal Swamp Stomp. All children will receive a t-shirt and runner's packet. They will also receive a finisher's medal when they cross the finish line. Parent are welcome to run along side their children.

 

Sanctioned by USA Track & Field, the out-and-back race begins at 8 am rain or shine. The event is limited to 2,500 runners and applicants will be accepted on a first-come/first-served basis. All runners must be able to complete the course in 3.5 hours or less. This race is open to walkers and baby strollers.

Prize money breakdown is as follows:

   Overall                                         Masters                       Top South Hampton Roads Resident

1st - $1300                                  1st - $ 900                                        1st - $125

2nd - $ 900                                  2nd - $400                                        2nd - $75

3rd - $  450                                  3rd - $200                                         3rd - $50

4th - $  200                                  4th - $150                             

5th - $  150                                  5th - $100

For elite athlete requirements click here.

 

Awards will be given to: the top five overall male and female; the top five overall masters male and female; the top three South Hampton Roads (Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, or Virginia Beach) male and female; the back of the pack male and female; and the top three overall male and female runners in each age group: 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and over. Each registered participant will receive a finisher's medal when they cross the finish line.

 

 

CHIP/Healthy Families is the official charity for the 2008 Dismal Swamp Stomp Half Marathon. For more information about the services they offer, click here.  Donation can be mailed to: CHIP/Healthy Families, Attn: Trish O'Brien, 1302 Jefferson Street, Chesapeake, VA 23324.

Butter back for DSS post-race party!

Back by popular demand, Butter is scheduled to perform at the Dismal Swamp Stomp post-race party. Based out of Virginia Beach, this four-piece, high-energy band has become synonymous with music at the beach over the past six year. For more information, visit www.butterrocks.com.

 

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