_ The 2023 Tidewater Strider Marathon and Half Marathon Spring Edition:
Welcome to the Tidewater Striders Marathon and Half Marathon Home to one of the Flattest and fastest Marathons in the country and the Fastest in Virginia!!!!
Website Find my Marathon rates The Tidewater Strider Marathon as the 47th fastest Marathon in the Country and the Fastest Marathon in Virginia! https://findmymarathon.com/race-detail.php?zname=Tidewater%20Strider%20Marathon
In 2021 The Tidewater Strider BQ invitational and The Strider Marathon both ran on the same course and were ranked #2 and #35 in the country for their Boston Qualifying percentage!!
COURSE: This is a Marathon and Half Marathon course on the closed 2-lane roadway at the Dismal Swamp Trail Park in Chesapeake. The full Marathon course will be USATF Certified course and that means its a Boston Qualifying race PACKET PICKUP: Early Packet pick-up will be at Point 2 running company in Chesapeake Friday, April 21st from 3-6pm! Race day pick-up will be from 6:30-7:30 am! FLUIDS AND FOOD: There will be 4 aid stations with water for the half Marathon and 9 water stations for the full. AMENITIES & POST-RACE: Finishers receive a Medal and Premium Long Sleeve Shirt. Onsite hospitality & refreshments. Post-race party onsite!