Tidewater Strider Marathon
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Event details
The Tidewater Strider Marathon and Half Marathon Spring Edition takes place on April 26, 2026 in Chesapeake, VA 23322. Events offered include a full marathon, a half marathon, and walker entries for both distances. Listed entry fees are $75 for the marathon and $50 for the half marathon. Some walker entries show limited remaining spots. Registration is open until April 24, 2026. An elite field is included and prize money is offered for top finishers in both the marathon and the half marathon.
Distances:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
Course and logistics
Both races use the closed two-lane roadway at Dismal Swamp Trail Park. The full marathon course is USATF certified and is a Boston-qualifying course. Aid stations are provided along the routes, with four water stations for the half marathon and nine water stations for the full marathon. Finishers receive a medal and a premium long sleeve shirt. Early packet pickup is available at Point 2 Running Company on April 24, and race day packet pickup is available at the start/finish area. The event is part of a spring running festival that includes a Dismal Swamp 5-Miler on April 25 and challenge options that award an additional challenge medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.