Chesapeake, Virginia · Saturday, August 8, 2026
The One Mile With a Smile 12 Hour Endurance Run is a running and ultra event held on Saturday, August 8, 2026. It is located in Chesapeake, Virginia.
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]
Welcome to the 2026 Strider Mile
Final Instructions email will be sent to all participants week of the event with up-to-date race instructions. If signed up in the competitive walking division you must walk the entire mile race to be eligible for a walker Division award!
ONSITE EVENT DETAILS
COURSE: This is a one-mile race on the Track at Greenbrier Christian Academy.
FLUIDS AND FOOD: There will be 1 aid station with water and a replacement drink.
AMENITIES & POST-RACE: Post-race Panera with Beverages will be provided to race participants & volunteers.
TIME LIMITS: The race starts at 8:00 AM with the first heat. Heats are assigned based on predicted times.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A Club membership discount of $5.00 and a Strider Plus discount is available online thru 9 pm August 7th. 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.
GENERAL PRICING: $25.00 Adult / $15.00 Ages 18 and Under online through August 1st.
Paper entry forms are not available.
DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY: There will be a Competitive Distance medley relay this year 1200/400/800/1600 please contact [email protected] if interested in signing a team-up.
TOT TROT: We will have a free 400-meter run for kids 5 & under.
AWARDS: Awards will go to the top 3 overall, masters male and female, 10-year age groups, top overall male and female in the race walk, and Team trophy for top male and female open and masters and mixed Distance Medley Relay team.
Strider Mile Records:
Overall Male: Louka Fetter 4:24 2023 Male Masters: Steve Chantry 4:52 2007
Overall Female: Aniya Mosley 5:06 2022 Female Masters: Jenny Moran 5:44 2019
This is a Strider Grand Prix and Youth Grand Prix event.
THE TIDEWATER STRIDERS ANNUAL PICNIC
FOR ALL CLUB MEMBERS – FAMILIES INVITED
Please join us at the Home of Dan Edwards for a great club fun-social event.
1585 Lake James Dr., Virginia Beach, VA
Event Details:
4pm
Waterfront Open for Swimming, Paddleboarding, Kayaking, and/or run the 2-Mile loop around the lake
Bring your own play gear or use ours --- Beverages & Snacks available
5pm: Food is served!
Please bring your favorite dish to share:
Last names from A-M bring a side dish or salad, N-Z bring a dessert
Drinks and cookout food provided by our club
Get ready for an unforgettable morning of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the Bra-ha-ha 5K on Saturday, September 12, 2026! Lace up your running shoes, grab your water bottle, and join us for a lively event filled with excitement, camaraderie, and purpose. This year’s race will also feature a variety of vendors and a Kids Zone to keep families and supporters engaged throughout the morning.
The Bra-ha-ha 5K is more than a race—it’s a meaningful tradition. Every step you take helps provide free mammograms and vital breast health services for members of our community who are uninsured or underinsured. By participating, you help ensure that lifesaving care is accessible to those who need it most.
As a token of our appreciation, every participant will receive a commemorative 5K medal and an event t-shirt. Be sure to register by August 19, 2026, to guarantee both your shirt and medal.
We look forward to seeing you at the starting line for a morning of inspiration, connection, and giving back!
Angel Dash - Chesapeake, VA
October 24, 2026
Untimed 5K for babies gone too soon
benefiting the mission of Rachel's Gift