Entry fees for the Tidewater Striders Scholarship 5K & Kids Mile range from $15 to $50, making it an affordable option for families and individual athletes. The event takes place July 28, 2026, at Virginia Beach Sportsplex in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and offers both a 5K and a 1-mile race option. With a 6:00 PM start time, it provides an evening racing opportunity. The event welcomes both runners and race walkers, making it inclusive for athletes of different abilities and preferences. Proceeds benefit the Tidewater Striders scholarship fund, so your registration supports the local running community.
From the Race Organizer
THE STRIDERS SCHOLARSHIP 5K EVENT IS HELD AT THE VIRGINIA BEACH SPORTSPLEX! YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT YOU WILL RECEIVE COMPLETE DETAILS WITH YOUR FINAL INSTRUCTIONS (VIA EMAIL) BEFORE THE EVENT Strider Scholarship 5K Raceis again this year back to the original day the last Tuesday evening in July on July 28th! 1 Mile is at 6 pm and the 5K starts at 6:30 pm Additional raffle tickets will be available on race day for the Strider Scholarship 5K and you can also purchase more tickets through the Donation link. 3 tickets $20 Donation 10 Tickets $50 Donation We will have a shirt option registration for $50, which includes a Race shirt and 6 Raffle tickets! You have until July 7th to sign up for the shirt option and order a shirt. After that, only the non-shirt option will be available! Pre-Race Packet Pick-up will be held at Running etc VB on Monday, July 27th from 3-5 pm. COURSE: The 5K race starts in front of the Sportsplex and loops around the Sportsplex parking lot, then follows the trail behind the Sportsplex and finishes inside the Sportsplex! one-mile loops around the parking lot and finishes inside the stadium THIS IS A STRIDER GRAND PRIX EVENT THE SCHOLARSHIP 5K IS ALSO AN HR SUPER GRAND PRIX EVENT HR Super Grand Prix Info Here: https://www.tidewaterstriders.com/pages/hr-super-grand-prix AFTER PARTY- Inside the Sportsplex with beer and pizza! We have non Alcoholic bevreges as well Huge raffle with awesome prizes from races to hotel night stays and sporting tickets with over $10,000 in prizes to be given out! If you would like to donate an Item to our raffle, please contact Thomas at Orangerunning@yahoo.com . Strider Plus--- Use the NO SHIRT sign-up option for the 5K and/or 5K Competitive Walk to receive your discount. Strider Scholarship 5K Shirts are available as an additional purchase option in the web store when you register. Volunteers needed - You can still participate and volunteer. Use the Volunteer tab on this site to volunteer Competitive Walking Division: If you register under the Competitive walking division you must walk the entire race! If you are going to run/ walk, you need to register for the 5KRun/Walk Division!
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When is Tidewater Striders Scholarship 5K & Kids Mile 2026 — Virginia Beach, VA?
Tidewater Striders Scholarship 5K & Kids Mile 2026 — Virginia Beach, VA takes place on July 28, 2026. The race is held in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Where is Tidewater Striders Scholarship 5K & Kids Mile 2026 — Virginia Beach, VA held?
Tidewater Striders Scholarship 5K & Kids Mile 2026 — Virginia Beach, VA is held at Virginia Beach Sportsplex in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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