Tidewater Strider Marathon
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Tidewater Strider Marathon and Half Marathon Spring Edition
The Tidewater Strider event takes place on April 25, 2027 at Dismal Swamp Trail Park, 1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA. The course runs on a closed two-lane roadway along the Dismal Swamp Trail Park. The full marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston qualifying race.
Distances offered include:
- 26.2 miles Marathon, registration fee $75.00
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon, registration fee $50.00
- 26.2 miles Marathon Walkers, registration fee $75.00
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon Walkers, registration fee $50.00
Aid station coverage differs by distance: four water stations for the half marathon and nine water stations for the full marathon. Packet pickup is available early at a local running store on April 24 and on race day at the start/finish area beginning early morning. Walkers events require participants to walk the entire course to be scored as walkers.
Top overall and age-group awards are planned, including top three overall and top three in 10-year age groups, and there is prize money for top finishers in the marathon and half marathon. Nutrition drop tables will be available at multiple points on course. Finishers receive a medal and a premium long sleeve shirt, with onsite hospitality and post-race refreshments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
