Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile
Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile is a running race on September 13, 2026 in Portsmouth, VA, with entry fees from $20 to $55.
- Date
- September 13, 2026 (52 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$55
- Sport
- Running
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:
Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for the race? Reach thousands of local residents and support a beloved local event and organization. Learn more: https://runsignup.com/CreateRaceSponsor/58196/t/PshMT2NjOHMCxQhS1YLDEv7ieE9adZPK
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, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Portsmouth, VA
Population
97,299
as of 2023
City 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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile
- Date
- September 13, 2026
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Tidewater Striders Elizabeth River Run 10K & Mile
Sep 13, 2026