Muddy Kids - Virginia Beach, VA

At the Y, we know that real, lasting change happens when we come together to invest in our children, our health, and our communities. As a leading nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of donors and events like this race to ensure that everyone—regardless of their circumstances—has access to life-changing programs and services. By lacing up for the Y’s Independence Day 5K, you’re doing more than running a race—you’re giving working parents access to reliable, high-quality childcare, equipping kids with life-saving water safety skills, and providing teens with positive mentors and a safe space to grow. Every step you take makes a difference.

WE ARE BACK FOR OUR ANNUAL SUMMER SERIES

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR EACH EVENT

SUMMER SERIES 1 - JULY 7 - NORFOLK ZOO

SUMMER SERIES 2 - JULY 14 - CHESAPEAKE CITY PARK- Section A

SUMMER SERIES 3 - JULY 21 - CHESAPEAKE CITY PARK- Section A

YOU WILL RECEIVE COMPLETE DETAILS WITH YOUR FINAL INSTRUCTIONS (VIA EMAIL) THE TUESDAY MORNING BEFORE EACH EVENT

Summer Series I, 2 and 3 are free to Strider members

Online registration closes at 6 PM the day of each event. Only online registration available $15.00 for non-members. Club discount applies to current members and will be applied at checkout. Director reserves the right to shorten, postpone, or cancel the event due to lighting, storms, location conditions, or extreme heat. Bib numbers will be assigned on site at each Summer Series Event.

We will be having beer, water, Gatorade, and pizza after each event.

Summer Series 1 held at Norfolk Zoo - 3500 Granby St Norfolk, Va. 23504

Summer Series 2 and 3 held at Chesapeake City Park - 900 City Park Dr. Chesapeake, Va. 23320

Volunteers needed -You can still participate and volunteer. Use this Volunteer link to help out at each or any of these events: Striders Summer Series Volunteer Signup

New Energy Summer Camp is back!!

We’re excited to announce that New Energy Summer Camp is back again this year! After such a successful camp last summer, we’re bringing it back to help keep our kids active, energized, and connected during the off-season. Get ready for a summer packed with fun games, relays, and activities designed to keep everyone moving and having a great time.

Cost is Free to all Tidewater Striders Members! If not a member you can register here: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/TidewaterStriders

Details:

When: Monday-Friday, July 20th - July 24th 2025 from 8am - 11am

Where: Oak Grove Park, Chesapeake | 409 Byron St, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Drop Off Details:

Parents/Guardians must drop off and CHECK IN their kid(s) with the designated coach, who will be taking daily attendance.

Pick Up Details:

Parents/Guardians must CHECK OUT kids with the designated coach, who will be taking daily attendance. Please plan to arrive at practice by 10:45a-10:55a so that you are ready to check out your kid(s) as soon as practice is over.

In case of emergency:

The phone number used on registration is what will be used in case of emergency, unless otherwise specified, EACH DAY at check-in.

Additional camp details will be emailed the week before camp starts.

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

The Hope and Healing 5K Run/Walk is a community race dedicated to promoting health while supporting medical outreach programs in underserved communities in Africa. Proceeds from the event help provide medical camps and health programs for people who lack access to proper medical care.

This event supports a mission to reach less privileged members of society by expanding access to healthcare services and preventive medical support. The goal is to help build healthier communities where individuals are medically fit and able to care for themselves and provide for their families.

By participating in the Hope and Healing 5K Run/Walk, runners and walkers take meaningful steps toward bringing hope, healing, and improved health access to those in need.

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 [email protected].

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!