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Events
Strider XC Classic 5K
Strider Competitive XC 5K Race Walk
Strider XC Kids Classic 1.5 mile
This is a Tidewater Strider Grand Prix Race, Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix Race
The 1st 150 Registered Participants Guaranteed Shirts.
Course Information
Bells Mill Park Race Course
Race event will take place on the 5K Cross Country Course at Bells Mill Park in Chesapeake, Va.
With challenging and varying terrain, marshy sections, and added fun of running on grass — runners can expect a fun challenge to change up the running/racing on the roads.
See below for course map.
Bells Mill Park Location
Bells Mill Park
424 Albemarle Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23322 US
View Location on Map
FLUIDS AND FOOD:
1 aid station on course with water and replacement drink.
Events Starts and Time Limits
- The Kid's Classic 1.5 mi. starts at 7:30 am
- The 5K XC Classic starts at 8:15 am
The finish line will close at 10 am
Course Map
Post-Race Fun!!!
AMENITIES & POST-RACE:
- Custom Race T-shirts for the first 150 5K and Kids Race participants.
- Guaranteed T-shirt sizes until April 24, 2026.
- There is a NO Shirt option available as well with $3.00 off discount.
- Medals for all Finishers.
Runners and walkers are welcome to join us for an afterparty at Bells Mill Park for refreshments, including a variety of lemonade, fruit punch, and a catered Panera lunch box.
This is subject to availability and boxes will be available until they run out. One lunch box per participant with their bib. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate spectators with lunch boxes.
AWARDS:
5K Awards:
- Top 3 Male & Female (Open and Master Runners)
- Age Group Awards:
- 12 &under
- 13-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70 & over
- Walking Awards: Top 3 Male & Female.
Strider Kid's Classic:
Age Group Awards for both Male and Female
- 6 & Under
- 7-8
- 9-10
- 11-12
- 13-17
Awards will be given out at the end of the 5K race
Any questions? Contact us today!
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Tidewater Strider Club Information:
STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS:
Your discount will automatically apply at checkout.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS:
- Club membership discount of $5.00 is available.
- Discounts are automatically applied on the payment page during registration.
- You should use the account you used to register for the club to apply for this discount.
Additional Registration Information
Race day registration will be available starting at 6:30 AM until 20 minutes before the start of each race. No Exceptions
Competitive Walking Division:
If you register in the Competitive walking Division you must walk the entire race to be eligible for awards in this division if run you will be moved to the 5K Run Division!
