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?♂️? 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 [email protected]
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
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Event Venue
Rest stop at mile post 4 Dismal Swamp Chesapeake, VA US 23322, Dismal Swamp Canal, US-17, Chesapeake, VA 23322, United States
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