# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tidewater Strider Dismal Swamp 50K/Marathon/Half Marathon & 50K Relay
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 am – Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ?‍♂️? Get Ready for the 6th Annual Dismal Swamp Ultra & Marathon Weekend! ??
This year’s race lineup is better than ever — featuring the 50K, Marathon, Half Marathon (NEW!), and 50K Relay!

? Race Day: December 7th, 2025
? Location: Dismal Swamp Canal Trail

What’s New This Year:
✨ Half Marathon replaces the 100K distance
✨ 50K Relay replaces the 100K Relay
✨ Keep the Marathon — on a USATF Certified Course, ranked 

Fastest in Virginia and 47th Fastest in the U.S. by FindMyMarathon.com! ?‍♀️?
A perfect Boston Qualifier opportunity!

Race Start Times:
? 50K & 50K Relay – 7:00 AM
? Marathon & Half Marathon – 7:30 AM
⏰ Course closes at 4 PM (9-hour limit)

Perks & Post-Race Fun:
? Hoodie for 50K finishers
? Long-sleeve shirt for Marathon & Half finishers
? Finisher medals for all
? BQ Qualifiers earn an exclusive BQ shirt!
? Pizza + Beer Garden from 9 AM–2 PM (redeem your drink after at Garage Brewery if you finish late)

Awards:
? Top 3 overall M/F + age group awards for each race

Extras:
? Fully stocked aid stations with water, snacks & nutrition
? Team up for the 50K Relay (2–4 runners per team)
? Packet pickup: Race morning, 6:15 AM – start time
? Club & Strider Plus discounts automatically applied
? Race day registration available (no paper forms)

Elite Entries (NEW!):
Comped entry available for qualifying times (see below):

Marathon: M < 2:40 | F < 3:00

50K: M < 3:15 | F < 3:50

Half: M < 1:15 | F < 1:22
Contact Thomas at Orangerunning@yahoo.com
 for details.

? Don’t miss one of Virginia’s fastest, flattest, and most scenic races!
Register now: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Chesapeake/TidewaterStriderDismalSwamp50Kand100K

#DismalSwampUltra #MarathonTraining #HalfMarathon #BQQualifier #RunVirginia #StriderRacing
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chesapeake/tidewater-strider-dismal-swamp-50k-marathon-half-marathon-and-50k-relay/200029027464504
- **Event Categories**: sports, marathons, workshops, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 89

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Chesapeake/TidewaterStriderDismalSwamp50Kand100K?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=chesapeake-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Chesapeake
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Rest stop at mile post 4 Dismal Swamp Chesapeake, VA US 23322
- **lat**: 36.56888
- **long**: -76.38597
- **full address**: Rest stop at mile post 4 Dismal Swamp Chesapeake, VA US 23322, Dismal Swamp Canal, US-17, Chesapeake, VA 23322, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Tidewater Striders Club (https://allevents.in/org/tidewater-striders-club/26016308)

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Tidewater+Strider+Dismal+Swamp+50K%2FMarathon%2FHalf+Marathon+%26+50K+Relay&date=07+Dec

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 07:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Rest stop at mile post 4 Dismal Swamp Chesapeake, VA US 23322, Dismal Swamp Canal, US-17, Chesapeake, VA 23322, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Tidewater Striders Club
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, marathons, workshops, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Tidewater Strider Dismal Swamp 50K/Marathon/Half Marathon & 50K Relay ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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