Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Distance
- ERR 10K Run/Walk · ERR Competitive 10K Walk · Crawford Street Mile
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 47th Running of the Elizabeth River Run Presented by the Tidewater Striders and the Portsmouth Children's Museum
This year, we have moved the Race back to Downtown Portsmouth
The 10K will be run on a fast, flat, certified course in Downton, Portsmouth, starting and finishing by the pavilion, running through historic downtown streets and along the gorgeous seawall.
The Crawford Mile is Back with an up and back course on Crawford Street, with start and finish in front of the pavilion
ENTRY FEE:
Early Bird $35 for 10k until March 21st /$45 until May 29th, /$55 until July 31st / $60 until September 15th, and $65 until race day!
$15 for the Mile until March 31st/ $20 for the mile until August 1st/ $25 until race day.
No shirt option is available during the giveaway option select No Shirt for $3.00 discount.
Strider Club members receive a $5.00 discount up until the close of online registration. Strider Plus Runners are also discounted until the close of online registration.
RACE SHIRTS Guaranteed to the 1st 750 Runners
Elite Registration:
If you qualify with the times below you can receive a Comp Registration. Please contact our Race Director at Orangerunning@yahoo.com, Your time must be from a 10K race completed between May 2025, and September 1st, 2026.
Open Male Sub - 31min Open Female Sub - 37min
Male Masters Sub - 36min Female Masters Sub - 42min
AWARDS:
10k - top 3 overall female and male finishers in the following categories: Overall, Masters, 19&under, 5-year age groups 20-74 and 75+. Top male & female walkers. Youth age group awards for the one mile as well.
Prize money will be awarded to the top 3 male and female and overall male and female masters winners in the 10K.
1st place Male & Female Overall $250
2nd place Male & Female Overall $150
3rd place Male & Female Overall $100
1st place Male & Female Masters $100
TEAM COMPETITION:
All clubs and groups are welcome. Will be based on age-graded results, and the 1st place team will be awarded the ERR Cup. You can Register your team and sign up for the team when Registering for the race on run signup.
AMENITIES & POST-RACE FESTIVITIES:
Quality race shirts and finishers medals, Post-race Party is Back at the Portsmouth pavilion with Local Craft Beer, Food, Live Music, and Vendors
PACKET PICK-UP:
Advance packet pick-up will be at TBD on September 11th, 3-6 pm, and September 12th, 2-7 p.m. Advance packet pick-up only. More details coming soon! Race day packet pickup will be available for out-of-town participants
MORE INFORMATION http://tidewaterstriders.com/races or orangerunning@yahoo.com 757-735-3685
Sponsorships:
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Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norfolk S, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Portsmouth, VA
Population
97,299
as of 2023
Elevation
11 ft
Nearest Airport
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile
- Date
- September 13, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile?
- Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile is a running race held in Portsmouth, Virginia on September 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile?
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Portsmouth, Virginia at 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile
Sep 13, 2026