# Event Details - **Event Name**: Dismal Swamp 50k/Marathon/Half Marathon/50k Relay - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 06 Dec, 2026 at 07:00 am (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Marathon will take place on our USATF Certified Course! Ranked the Fastest course in Virginia and 47th Fastest in the US by findmymarathon.com! Huge BQ opportunity! 50K & Half Marathon courses are also on a Certified course. COURSE INFORMATION The 50k & Relay Starts at 7:00 am & Marathon/Half Marathon starts at 7:30 am. There is a 9hr limit (4 PM). The course is an out and back 3.88 miles each way for the 50k. There are 4 loops for 50k. The Marathon course is a Certified BQ Course, it's 6.55 up 6.55 back 2 loops for the Marathon & one Loop for the Half Marathon. VERY FAST COURSE! The 50k and Marathon/Half Marathon courses are USATF Certified. FLUIDS AND FOOD: 1 full aid station at start/finish after every loop with food, water, and nutrition drinks! This year, due to the marathon& Half Marathon, there will be water stations set up on the course where the Marathon runners will hit 9 times & Half 4 times during the race. The manned stations will only be set up during the Marathon! We will leave an unmanned water station set up close to the 50k turnaround for the Ultra race when the Marathon is complete. TIME LIMITS: The 50K & 50K Relay Starts at 7 am & Full Marathon & Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM Finish line will close at 4 PM. AMENITIES & POST-RACE: Finishers receive a Medal, Hoodie Sweatshirt for 50K, and long-sleeve shirt for Marathon & Half Marathon and Finishers items. All Runners who qualify for Boston will receive a BQ Shirt! New this Year, we will have a Beer Garden from 9 am-2 pm. Those of you who finish after the Beer Garden is closed will be able to redeem your two drinks at Garage Brewery until next weekend. We can only keep the Beer Garden open for a certain amount of time. We will also have Pizza to enjoy! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chesapeake/dismal-swamp-50k-marathon-half-marathon-50k-relay/200030264028019 - **Event Categories**: marathons, sports, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 39 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Chesapeake - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Dismal Swamp Canal Trail - **lat**: 36.69094 - **long**: -76.35797 - **full address**: Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23323, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Dismal Swamp 50k/Marathon/Half Marathon/50k Relay - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/61076edefd2837c33ec7dac4e16225cf78a5d94f54019de45fef2b010374fbe7-rimg-w1200-h400-dc181828-gmir?v=1787059699 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Dismal Swamp 50k/Marathon/Half Marathon/50k Relay being held? - **A:** Dismal Swamp 50k/Marathon/Half Marathon/50k Relay takes place on Sun, 06 Dec, 2026 at 07:00 am to Sun, 06 Dec, 2026 at 07:00 am at Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23323, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Dismal Swamp 50k/Marathon/Half Marathon/50k Relay? - **A:** Dismal Swamp 50k/Marathon/Half Marathon/50k Relay is organized by Tidewater Striders Club. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Tidewater Striders Club's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Tidewater Striders Club a rating of 2/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Tidewater Striders Club has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Dismal Swamp 50k/Marathon/Half Marathon/50k Relay is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chesapeake, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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