Tidewater Striders 2027 Distance Series #3 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Chesapeake, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $50 · goes up to $55 on Oct 9, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10k Competitive Race Walk | 10K | Feb 27, 20278:30 AM | $50$55 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| 10k Run | 10K | Feb 27, 20278:30 AM | $50$55 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| 20k Competitive Race Walk | Other | Feb 27, 20278:30 AM | $50$65 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| 20k Run | Other | Feb 27, 20278:30 AM | $50$65 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| 30k Competitive Race Walk | Other | Feb 27, 20278:30 AM | $50$65 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
| 30k Run | Other | Feb 27, 20278:30 AM | $50$65 after Oct 9, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $55 on Oct 9, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10k Competitive Race Walk and 10k Run: $50 until Oct 9, then $55 until Feb 19, then $65 until Feb 26.
- 20k Competitive Race Walk and 20k Run and 30k Competitive Race Walk and 30k Run: $50 until Oct 9, then $65 until Feb 19, then $70 until Feb 26.
Online registration closes Feb 26, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 11 percent above a typical 10K in Virginia, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Chesapeake runs 1:05:44, about 10:35 a mile, based on 3 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:10:25 and men in 59:14.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:40 AM, and the 10k Competitive Race Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake 23322, Chesapeake, VA 23322
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (4 years)20k Run
10k Run
30k Run
Aggregated from official results for Tidewater Striders 2027 Distance Series #3. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Tidewater Striders 2027 Distance Series #3?
At the 2026 20k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 1:33:41 or better, the top quarter in 1:50:34, and half the field in 2:10:05; the last tenth came in after 2:52:14.
At the 2026 10k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 46:12 or better, the top quarter in 58:21, and half the field in 1:05:44; the last tenth came in after 1:31:36.
At the 2026 30k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 2:11:59 or better, the top quarter in 2:30:08, and half the field in 2:55:50; the last tenth came in after 3:54:37.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 1:56:14 | 1:44:56 |
| 40-49 | 2:13:10 | 1:31:21 |
| 50-59 | 2:02:48 | 2:10:33 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 1:40:25 |
| 70+ | n/a | 2:18:16 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 22 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Tidewater Striders 2027 Distance Series #3 Other year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 119 to 87 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:59:20 to 2:10:05.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 87 (+30%) | 2:10:05 | under 1:33:41 | 1:16:36 |
| 2025 | 67 (-32%) | 1:59:11 | under 1:30:19 | 1:08:45 |
| 2024 | 99 (-17%) | 1:57:32 | under 1:28:28 | 1:10:26 |
| 2023 | 119 | 1:59:20 | under 1:30:13 | 1:14:43 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Virginia 10Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 58:21, against 53:41 in a typical Virginia 10K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 27 the day usually runs from 41°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 18% of days. Cold snaps dip to 29°F and hot years reach 72°F.
Based on 76 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake 23322, Chesapeake, VA 23322Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 30 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 10K, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 27, 2027), 2026 (Feb 28, 2026), 2025 (Feb 22, 2025), 2024 (Feb 24, 2024), 2023 (Feb 25, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Tidewater Striders 2027 Distance Series #3?
- Saturday, February 27, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Oct 9, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 26, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $50, entry is about 11 percent above a typical 10K in Virginia, which costs $45 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 10K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 87 runners finished the 20k Run; the median finish was 2:10:05 and the winner ran 1:16:36.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 58:21, against 53:41 in a typical Virginia 10K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake 23322, Chesapeake, VA 23322.
From the organizers
EVENT OVERVIEW:
10K, 20K & 30K Saturday, February 27, 2027 8:30 AM At Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, 1246 Dismal Canal Trail, Chesapeake. There are no refunds. Everyone will start at 8:30.
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