Tidewater Striders 2026 Distance Series# 1- 5k, 10K, 20K

About the Event

Welcome to the Tidewater Striders Distance Series 2026!

Prepare for an unforgettable experience with our 3-race challenge bundle, offering a unique opportunity to test your limits across three diverse distances. This year, we're introducing some exciting changes, including different distances for Distance Series 1 & 3, making the event even more appealing to runners of all levels. Sign up for any of the three challenges and not only will you be taking part in a fantastic running experience, but you'll also receive a special commemorative medal as a reward for your dedication! Remember, to claim your medal, you must successfully complete all three events within each chosen challenge.

For those seeking a challenging yet achievable goal, we present the 10K Challenge. Please note that these distances are not part of the Striders Grand Prix. To participate, you will Run/Walk a 5K for Distance Series 1 at the scenic Dismal Canal Trail. Then, gear up for Distance Series 2 at Fort Monroe with a Run/Walk of 5 Miles. Finally, complete the 10K for Distance Series 3 at the Dismal Canal Trail.

For runners aiming for a slightly longer distance, the Half Marathon Challenge is designed for you! Distance Series 2 and 3 are part of the Striders Grand Prix. To participate in this challenge, you will Run/Walk a 10K for Distance Series 1 at the beautiful Dismal Canal Trail. Then, brace yourselves for Distance Series 2 at Fort Monroe with a Run/Walk of 10 miles. Distance Series 3 you will walk/run a 20K

For those aiming for our longest distances, our Marathon Challenge is for you. You'll walk or run a 20K (12.4 miles) at the scenic Dismal Swamp Canal, followed by walking or running 15 miles at the beautiful Fort Monroe and culminating with a 30K (18.6) mile walk or run back at the Dismal Swamp Canal. The Fort Monroe 15-miler is also designated as a Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix event.

If you would like to sign up for DS2, click here:

https://runsignup.com/tidewaterstridersdistanceseries2

If you would like to sign up for DS3, click here:

https://runsignup.com/tidewaterstridersdistanceseries3

Exciting news! We’ve heard many of our DS race participants inquire as to whether we’ll offer a lightweight jacket as a premium ever again. We listened and were thrilled to offer one for this year's premium for only $25.00. You can purchase one during the registration process. We hope you like it as much as we do….

Register before October 10th to enjoy last year's prices

Packet pickup will be the Friday before each event from 4 to 6 PM at Running Etc. Hilltop location and race morning from 7:15 AM to 8:20 AM.

Races Offered

10k Race Walk

Jan 10, 2026

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10k Run

Jan 10, 2026

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20k Race Walk

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 20K

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20k Run

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 20K

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5k Race Walk

Jan 10, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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5k Run

Jan 10, 2026

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Chesapeake.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 2.0° / 11.6°

wb_sunny -2.5° / 8.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.6 /

water_drop 72.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 2.0° / 11.6°

wb_sunny -2.5° / 8.0°

air 13.6 km/h

water_drop 72.4%

About Chesapeake

Learn more about the host city, Chesapeake.

Chesapeake is a town of 245,000 people (2019) in the Hampton Roads region of Eastern Virginia. Chesapeake is a diverse city in which a few urban areas are located; it also has many square miles of protected farmland, forests, and wetlands, including a substantial portion of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.