2026 Grand Prix Rules A runner must be a Tidewater Strider member in good standing at the time of Grand Prix sign up and at the conclusion of the season and complete a minimum of 6 races. Races only count from date of sign up and forward. Any corrections should be emailed to the Grand Prix Chairman as soon as possible. There is no automatic roll over on the Grand Prix sign up from the 2025 season. You must sign up again using this link. Races are scored based on finish. 20 points for 1st, 18 for second, 16 for third, and etc. All finishers not in the top 10 will score 2 points. Both the 10 and 15 mile races in Distance Series II & the 20k and 30k races in Distance Series III will count for full points. The other races in the Distance Series will not be scored. Volunteering is required. To be eligible for awards in the Grand Prix participants must volunteer in person for a minimum of 3 Tidewater Striders supported events and activities (Strider races, adopt a highway, adopt a trail, pac
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for January 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Virginia Beach, VA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
