Tidewater Striders Distance Series - Hampton
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Tidewater Striders 2026 Distance Series #2
The event is on January 31, 2026, at Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia. Distance options are:
- 5 Mile
- 10 Mile
- 15 Mile
Both run and competitive race walk options are offered for each distance. The 15-mile distance qualifies for the Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix. The 10- and 15-mile races are part of the Tidewater Striders Grand Prix.
Logistics and course
Pre-race packet pickup is at Running Etc., 1940 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA. Race day packet pickup is at the Fort Monroe Community Center, 100 Stillwell Road, Fort Monroe, VA; there is a large parking lot around the community center and the start/finish is a short walk away. A post-race gathering is scheduled at Paradise Ocean Club, 490 Fenwick Road, Fort Monroe, about 3/4 mile from the start/finish; food and beer will be available.
The course runs over the moat bridge and loops inside the inner Fort, continues off base over the Mercury Blvd. Bridge, then returns to the base with coastline views. Distances are run as repeated loops: 5 miles = 1 loop, 10 miles = 2 loops, 15 miles = 3 loops. The finish line closure is enforced based on a 15 minute per mile standard. The Race Director and Tidewater Striders may cancel, reschedule, or adjust distances for safety or access; refunds are not provided but rescheduling will be attempted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
