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Tidewater Striders Spring Running Festival

  • Presented By: Tidewater Striders Club
  • 1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23322

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🏃‍♂️ Join us for the Tidewater Striders Spring Running Festival in beautiful Dismal Swamp! 🏃‍♀️ 

Saturday, April 25th - The Dismal Swamp 5 Miler & Kids 1 Miler. Registration is Open.

Sunday, April 26th - The Strider Marathon & Half Marathon. Registration is Open.

🔥 Challenge Events Are Back!
🐍 Snake Challenge – 5 Miler + Half Marathon
🐻 Bear Challenge – 5 Miler + Marathon

🏅 Why Run With Us?
• USATF-certified Marathon & Half Marathon course
• 56th fastest marathon in the U.S.
• Fastest marathon in Virginia
• Ranked 35th nationally for Boston Marathon qualifying percentage
• Boston Qualifiers receive a special shirt!

🎉 Sunday After-Party! Celebrate your accomplishment with beer Onsite from Garage Brewery 🍺 and pizza 🍕 after the race!

👕 High-Quality Race Swag Includes:
• Race shirts
• Finisher medals
• Finisher hats
Come be part of an awesome, fun, runner-focused event hosted by a club that truly loves running and our community ❤️

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Event Info

  • Presented By: Tidewater Striders Club
  • Dates: April 25, 2026 - April 26, 2026
  • Recurrence: Recurring daily
  • Location: Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
  • Address: 1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23322
  • Time: See website
  • Price: See website