Tidewater Strider Dismal Swamp 50K / Marathon /Half Marathon/50K Relay
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Sunday, December 6, 2026, first start 7:00 AM, in Chesapeake (Rest stop at mile post 4 Dismal Swamp). Distances: Half marathon, Marathon, 50K. Entry from $45 to $100.
Course and race notes
Welcome to the 7th Annual Dismal Swamp /50K/Marathon/Half Marathon and 50k Relay.
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 Certfied course.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, December 6
2026 · in 29 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
Rest stop at mile post 4 Dismal Swamp
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Area: Norfolk, Chesapeake & Suffolk, Hampton Roads
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
Half marathonMarathon50K
Price
$45 to $100
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Opened May 16, 2026
Race day in Chesapeake
Weather
59° / 39°F
Typical high and low for December 6.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Fentress Naas, VA (8.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:02 AM – 4:49 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is right at sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Dec 5
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.