Name: Tidewater Striders Duathlon
Start: 2026-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Chesapeake, VA

Question 1

What is the Tidewater Striders Duathlon?

Accepted Answer

The Tidewater Striders Duathlon Welcome to the 7th Annual Tidewater Striders Duathlon! RACES: Sprint Duathlon - (2 Mile Run- 12.4 Mile Bike - 2 Mile Run) Novice Sprint Duathlon (Multi-sport Beginners who have competed in less than 4 multi-sport events). The same distance as the Sprint, this race will be run at the same time as the Sprint. Novice Participants will not qualify for Age Group awards. Kids Mini Duathlon (1 Mile Run- 5 Mile Bike Ride -1/2 mile run) Bike Racks will be available and ready race morning by 7am TIME LIMITS: Sprint --- The race starts at 7:30 AM. Kids Mini starts at 9:15 am. 3hr time limit for the sprint, 2 hr time limit for the mini COURSE: Out and back course on the closed 2-lane roadway at the Dismal Swamp Trail Park in Chesapeake. FLUIDS AND FOOD: There will be 2 aid stations. One at the transition area, and one at the one mile run turnaround with Water and Gatorade AMENITIES and POST-RACE: Premium Race Shirts for men and women will be provided and medals for all Finishers. On-site hospitality and refreshments with an Awards Ceremony following the race. AWARDS: Sprint Duathlon: The top 3 overall Male and Female and Masters and the top 3 males and females in 10-year age groups will receive awards Novice Sprint: Top 3 Overall Male and Female in the Novice sprint Duathlon Kids Mini Duathlon: Age Groups awards: 6 and under, 07-10, 11-12 and 13-15 Kids Mini Duathlon (Adult): Open to parents / guardians of children to run/bike with their kids. REGISTRATION: Must Register by May 31st for a guaranteed Race Shirt. Registration will be open until Friday, June 19, 2025 at 9pm. There will be no race day Registration. PACKET PICKUP: Early packet pickup at Pedal! Bike Co. Friday 3pm - 6pm Race day packet pickup starting at 6:30 am STRIDER PLUS: Automatically applied at checkout through June 19th. CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A Club membership discount of $5.00 is available up to June 19th. Discounts are automatically applied on the payment page during registration. You should use the account you used to register for the club to apply for this discount. We will also attempt to match on name/date of birth. Paper entry forms are not available.

Question 2

When and where is the Tidewater Striders Duathlon?

Accepted Answer

Tidewater Striders Duathlon takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Chesapeake, VA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.

Question 3

How do I register for the Tidewater Striders Duathlon?

Accepted Answer

Registration for Tidewater Striders Duathlon is handled through RunSignup, the official registration platform used by most Midwest endurance events. You can sign up, review available distances, and complete your registration at: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Chesapeake/TidewaterStriderVirtualDuathlon?a=4ZlhFMGG8BjCl2rf0NBV4QwYQwQKQjIn

Question 4

What should I know before registering for the Tidewater Striders Duathlon?

Accepted Answer

Review the available distances, confirm the course suits your current fitness level, and check the race organizer's FAQ for any gear requirements, cut-off times, or wave start details before completing your registration.

Tidewater Striders Duathlon

The Tidewater Striders Duathlon

Welcome to the 7th Annual Tidewater Striders Duathlon!

RACES:

Sprint Duathlon - (2 Mile Run- 12.4 Mile Bike - 2 Mile Run)

Novice Sprint Duathlon (Multi-sport Beginners who have competed in less than 4 multi-sport events). The same distance as the Sprint, this race will be run at the same time as the Sprint. Novice Participants will not qualify for Age Group awards.

Kids Mini Duathlon (1 Mile Run- 5 Mile Bike Ride -1/2 mile run)

Bike Racks will be available and ready race morning by 7am

TIME LIMITS:

Sprint --- The race starts at 7:30 AM. Kids Mini starts at 9:15 am. 3hr time limit for the sprint, 2 hr time limit for the mini

COURSE:

Out and back course on the closed 2-lane roadway at the Dismal Swamp Trail Park in Chesapeake.

FLUIDS AND FOOD:

There will be 2 aid stations. One at the transition area, and one at the one mile run turnaround with Water and Gatorade

AMENITIES and POST-RACE:

Premium Race Shirts for men and women will be provided and medals for all Finishers. On-site hospitality and refreshments with an Awards Ceremony following the race.

AWARDS:

Sprint Duathlon: The top 3 overall Male and Female and Masters and the top 3 males and females in 10-year age groups will receive awards

Novice Sprint: Top 3 Overall Male and Female in the Novice sprint Duathlon

Kids Mini Duathlon: Age Groups awards: 6 and under, 07-10, 11-12 and 13-15

Kids Mini Duathlon (Adult): Open to parents / guardians of children to run/bike with their kids.

REGISTRATION:

Must Register by May 31st for a guaranteed Race Shirt. Registration will be open until Friday, June 19, 2025 at 9pm. There will be no race day Registration.

PACKET PICKUP:

Early packet pickup at Pedal! Bike Co. Friday 3pm - 6pm

Race day packet pickup starting at 6:30 am

STRIDER PLUS:

Automatically applied at checkout through June 19th.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS:

A Club membership discount of $5.00 is available up to June 19th. Discounts are automatically applied on the payment page during registration. You should use the account you used to register for the club to apply for this discount. We will also attempt to match on name/date of birth.

Paper entry forms are not available.

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Duathlon

More duathlon races