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The Tidewater Striders is one of the largest running clubs in the United States. All levels of ability are welcomed.

The Tidewater Striders promotes fitness-related activities including running, walking and multi-sport events.

12/18/2025

Reminder: Join us for the 2026 Tidewater Striders Spring Running Festival at Dismal Swamp! Our 6th year and Promise this will be the biggest and best yet!

🏃‍♂️ Saturday, April 25
Dismal Swamp 5 Miler & 1 Miler

🏃‍♀️ Sunday, April 26
Tidewater Striders Marathon & Half Marathon

🔥 Looking for a BQ or a fast PR? This course was ranked the fastest marathon course in Virginia and the 54th fastest in the U.S. in 2024!

🏆 The Marathon is also an RRCA State Championship event once again!

🐍 Challenge Events Are Back!

Snake Challenge: Half Marathon + 5 Miler (13.1 & 5)

Big Bear Challenge: Marathon + 5 Miler (26.2 & 5)
➡️ Featuring our best challenge medals yet!

👕 Awesome race swag including race shirts, medals, finisher hats, and BQ shirts for all Boston qualifiers!

💰 Affordable pricing (you can’t beat it!):

5 Miler – $35

Half Marathon – $50

Marathon – $75

🍕🍺 On-site After Party on Sunday with craft beer and pizza!

🙌 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Tidewater Striders is an all-volunteer organization, and we rely on amazing volunteers to make these races happen. Volunteers are needed for both days!

🔗 Register or Volunteer here:
https://runsignup.com/.../Chesa.../StridersDismalSwamp5Miler

https://runsignup.com/.../TidewaterStriderMarathonandHalf..

Tag your training partners and sign up today! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💪

12/18/2025

🏟️🔥 New Energy Winter Break Track Workouts! 🔥🏟️

Keep your training going this winter break with the Tidewater Striders! Join us for a 1-hour structured track workout designed to challenge and motivate runners of all levels.

📍 Kellam High School Track
🕙 10:00 AM

🗓️ Tuesday, Dec 23
🗓️ Saturday, Dec 27

Intervals, energy, and community—come ready to work and have fun. All paces welcome!

12/17/2025

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Join us for the 5th Annual Tidewater Striders All-Comers Indoor Track Meet
📅 February 15, 2026
📍 Virginia Beach Sports Center

This event is open to all ages and ability levels! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or trying track for the first time, there’s something for everyone.

⭐ Featured Event:
Strider Indoor Mile

🏟️ Events Offered

Strider Indoor Mile

800m, 400m, 200m, 50m Dash

Long Jump

Shot Put

Pentathlon (Mile, 400, 200, 50m, Long Jump, Shot Put)

Distance Medley Relay (1200/400/800/1600)

💲 Entry Fees

Strider Indoor Mile: $20

Pentathlon: $30

All other events: $5 each

➡️ Run the Strider Indoor Mile and compete in any other events for just $5 more!
⚠️ All entry fees increase by $5 on January 1

🏆 Awards

Strider Indoor Mile

Top 3 Overall Male & Female

Top Masters Male & Female

Top 3 Male & Female in 10-year age groups

All Other Events (800, 400, 200, 50m, LJ, SP, Pentathlon)

Top 3 Overall Male & Female

Distance Medley Relay

Top Male Team & Top Female Team

🎉 All kids under 12 receive an award for participating in any event!

⭐ Special Events

Pentathlon
Compete in 6 events and score points across all disciplines.
🕗 Field events (Long Jump & Shot Put) can be completed anytime 8:00–11:00 AM

Distance Medley Relay

Free to anyone competing in any event

Register by email at [email protected]
or race morning at the registration table

📋 Additional Info

Final instructions and event timeline will be sent the week of the meet

Awards ceremony will take place on the track after the final event

Concessions will be available, including food, beverages, and adult beverages

⏱️ Tentative Meet Schedule (subject to change)

8:00 AM – Strider Indoor Mile

9:15 AM – 400m

9:45 AM – 200m

10:15 AM – 800m

10:30 AM – 50m Dash

10:45 AM – Distance Medley Relay

📣 Register now and kick off your 2026 season with the Tidewater Striders!
https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/VirginiaBeach/TidewaterStridersALLComersIndoorTrackandFieldMeet

12/16/2025

🚨 Reminder Registration is OPEN for the 2026 Tidewater Striders Distance Series! 🚨

From 5Ks to 30Ks, we’ve got a race for every pace 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Whether you’re chasing a PR or taking on your very first 5K, this series is all about community, energy, and achievement.

This series was started over 30 years ago to get our members and community ready for the Shamrock weekend races. All these years later still here putting this series on to get you all ready for the spring racing season.

📍 Race Dates & Locations:
Jan 10 – 5K, 10K, 20K @ Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
Jan 31 – 5, 10, or 15 Miles @ Fort Monroe
Feb 28 – 10K, 20K, 30K @ Dismal Swamp Canal Trail

🎉 Finish line celebrations with food, drinks, and post-race parties included!

💰 Save more with bundle packages or sign up individually:
👉 Series 1 + Bundle: https://runsignup.com/tidewaterstridersdistanceseries
👉 Series 2 only: https://runsignup.com/tidewaterstridersdistanceseries2
👉 Series 3 only: https://runsignup.com/tidewaterstridersdistanceseries3

Tag your running buddy and let’s hit the ground running in 2026! 🙌

12/15/2025

It’s ! 🏅✨ We want to see your hard-earned bling — drop a photo in the comments and show off what you earned this week! 💪👇

12/15/2025

🏃‍♂️❄️ Congratulations & THANK YOU! ❄️🏃‍♀️

Congratulations to all the runners who took on today’s Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K! Your determination and toughness were on full display out on the trails.

An enormous THANK YOU to the volunteers who braved very cold conditions — including snow — to support our runners and make this race a success. We truly could not do this without you!

👏 Special thanks to Race Director Mark Manny for leading another outstanding event.

🌟 Our Amazing Volunteers 🌟

Lisa Albright
Roy Blakeburn
Susan Hagel
Jeanne Kruger
John Markley
Teresa Markley
Chris Novakoski
John Price

Koroush BanaKhojaste
Osbeida Benitez
Gail Biermann
David Contois
Adrienne Criss
Daniel Cunnane
Michelle Davis
Megan Ebert
Marie Garrenton
Fesshaye Haile
Hannah Hall
Thomas Hicks
Dwight Kane
Avi Kelley
David Kinsey
Adam Knight
Doris Locking

Ellie Manny
Finn Manny
Grayson Manny
Mark Manny
Stephanie Manny

Susan Martin
Andrea McHugh
Allyson Meckley
Jesse Myers
Reah Norris
Julie Padilla
David Perryman
Jean Phelan
Rowan Psimas
Kevin Rafferty
Wendy Rafferty
Robert Rantanen
Gary Searcy
Andrea Teter
Shannon Thain
Tiffany Van Orden
Sharon Wolf

Thank you all for your time, energy, and dedication — this race happens because of you. 💙🌲
What an incredible day for our trail and ultra community!

https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/61667 -617042;perpage:100

12/11/2025

⏰ Friendly Reminder! ⏰

Registration for Strider Plus 2026 is still OPEN! 🎉 Don’t miss your chance to join the Tidewater Striders’ premium membership program and enjoy year-round perks—race discounts, VIP access, and members-only events that bring our running community together. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Make sure you’re set for an amazing 2026!

👉 Register here: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/TidewaterStridersPlus2026

12/10/2025

🎄 Jingle Jog 5K – This Saturday! 🎅

Join us for the 2025 Jingle Jog 5K in Chesapeake — supporting Young Life Chesapeake, a Christian organization dedicated to mentoring and positively influencing high school students.

Hosted by Great Bridge Presbyterian Church, this festive run is also the final event of the 2025 Tidewater Striders Grand Prix Race Series! 🏃‍♂️✨

👕 Race shirts guaranteed for the first 180 participants!

📅 Race Day Details

Start Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Great Bridge Presbyterian Church of Chesapeake
📍 333 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322

💲 Registration Fees

5K: $35
Family Registration: $80
Kids 1 Mile: $35

⚠️ Race day registration closes promptly at 6:45 AM.

🎁 Packet Pickup

📍 Great Bridge Presbyterian Church of Chesapeake
333 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Friday, 12/13/24: 3:00–7:00 PM
Race Day: 6:30 AM

🏆 Awards

🏅 Top 3 Overall
🏅 Top 3 in Each Age Group

Bring your holiday spirit, lace up those shoes, and help support an amazing cause! 🎄👟
See you at the starting line!
https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/CHESAPEAKE/JingleJog5k3

12/10/2025

🚶‍♀️ 2026 Tidewater Striders Walker Grand Prix is Here! 🚶‍♂️

Get ready to walk your way through the year and earn points toward end-of-year awards! Here’s what you need to know:

✅ Membership & Races: Must be a Tidewater Striders member in good standing and complete at least 6 races. Points are earned based on finish: 1️⃣0️⃣ for 1st, 8️⃣ for 2nd, 6️⃣ for 3rd, and 1 point for all others! Points are the same no matter the distance walked.

✅ Volunteer: To be eligible for awards, participants must volunteer at 3 Strider-supported events (including at least 1 in-person race).

✅ Awards: Top 3 male & female walkers at year-end! Remember, finish within the time limit for points to count. Virtual races do not count for scoring.

📅 2026 Walker Grand Prix Schedule:

Jan 1 – Resolution 5k
Jan 10 – Distance Series 1 (5k & 10k)
Jan 31 – Distance Series 2 (5 miler)
Feb 15 – Indoor Mile
Feb 28 – Distance Series 3 (10k)
Apr 25 – Spring Running Festival 5 miler
May 16 – XC Classic
Jun 7 – OK5K (New – competitive walk!)
Jul 28 – Scholarship 5k
Aug 8 – Outdoor Mile
Sep 20 – ERR 10k
Nov 7 – Salute to Service 5k
Nov 26 – Turkey Trot 10k
Dec 6 – Dismal Swamp ½ marathon

👟 Lace up, walk strong, and let’s make 2026 a year to remember!

https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/VirginiaBeach/TidewaterStridersWalkingGrandPrix

12/09/2025

🎉 December Strider of the Month: Angela Jordan! 🎉

We’re excited to spotlight Angela this month — a runner, business owner, mom, and all-around powerhouse in our community.

Angela started her running journey in January 2020, looking to get healthier. By fall of that year she doubled down, joined Kempsville Run Club, and never looked back. One year later, she was 60 pounds lighter, her husband Jeff was down 100, and they celebrated their 5th runiversary at the Grindstone Running Festival in the Shenandoah Mountains.

Since joining the Striders in 2020, Angela has become an incredibly active member and now serves on our Board of Directors. She loves the way this community shows up for each other and believes no runner should ever have to run alone.

Angela is happiest at long distances (marathon or 50K), but don’t be fooled — she’s competitive at every race. Her favorite run? The Turkey Trot: perfect temps, great people, and a guilt-free Thanksgiving plate afterward.

A few fun facts:
• She logs about 40 miles a week (plus the occasional “why not?” 50K)
• She’s loyal to the Brooks Glycerin 20 and once bought five pairs at once
• She’s completed a 100-miler in under 24 hours
• When she’s not running, she’s reading, kayaking, or reluctantly playing disc golf

Angela’s goal is simple: to stay healthy, strong, and active for as long as possible. She inspires us with her consistency, her kindness, and the way she lifts up everyone around her.

Help us celebrate Angela! 👏✨

12/08/2025

Huge thanks to all our Volunteers who braved the cold weather and the fog to support the Dismal Swamp 50K, Marathon, Half-marathon, and 50K Relay. Some are out there for 10 hours. Without you, we could not put on this amazing event, enjoyed by so many! Thank you.

Scarlett Bauer

Dick Brothers

Irene Cartagena

Debbie Cook

Randy Cook

Christopher C**n

Somer Dimaya

Stephanie Dodson

Jim Duffy

Ingani Franklin

Kendall Gaillard

Oakley Gaillard

Roslyn Gervin

Kaye Green

Susan Hagel

Chris Hammock

Nicole Hammock

Thomas Hicks

Avi Kelley

Ezme Kornmeyer

Katrina Marietta

John Markley

Teresa Markley

Julie McDermott

Wayne Phelps

Peter Pommerenk

Sophia Pommerenk

Marie Price

Wendy Rafferty

Sharon Rodier

Margarita Ryan

Diane Saidat

Gary Searcy

Vy Tran

Carissa Worm

Great Bridge XC

Kellam XC

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1585 Lake James Drive
Virginia Beach, VA
23464

Website

http://www.tidewaterstriders.com/

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