Tidewater Strider Marathon
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Event overview
The Tidewater Strider Marathon and Half Marathon Spring Edition takes place on April 26, 2026, in Chesapeake, Virginia. The event is part of the Tidewater Striders Spring Running Festival weekend and includes marathon and half marathon distance options plus walker categories. The venue is the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, listed at Rest Stop at Mile Post 4, 1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23322.
Distances
- 26.2 mi marathon
- 13.1 mi half marathon
- Marathon walkers
- Half marathon walkers
Course and support
Both races run on a closed two-lane roadway at Dismal Swamp Trail Park. The full marathon course is USATF certified and designated as a Boston-qualifying course. Aid station provisions are listed as 9 stations for the marathon and 4 stations for the half marathon; stations will offer water and hydration drinks. Nutrition drop tables will be available in multiple areas of the course.
Logistics, awards and extras
Early packet pickup is scheduled at Point 2 Running Company (741 Eden Way N #310, Chesapeake, VA) on Friday, April 24. Race day packet pickup is available near the starting line. All finishers receive a custom-designed medal. Awards are listed for top overall and masters finishers and for 10-year age groups. The weekend includes a 5-mile event on April 25 and multi-event challenge bundles pairing that race with the half or full marathon. Prize money is noted for top marathon and half-marathon finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
