Tidewater Striders Duathlon

SPARC presents, our 4th annual Above the Clouds 5K in honor of Dr. Albert K. Lin.

Please join us for our annual run/walk as we raise awareness to brain cancer, and to remember and honor Dr. Albert K. Lin. Dr. Lin continues to inspire us to live our lives to the fullest, and to finish the race, in a manner most worthy of a prize that lasts for eternity.

A portion of your registration fee will be donated to www.braintumor.org, who unrelentingly invests in, mobilizes, and unites the brain tumor community to discover a cure, deliver effective treatments, and advocate for patients and caregivers.

The 5K will be a timed event with prizes for our top finishers. All registrants will receive a race shirt and finisher medal. Even though this is a timed event, the 5K is open to all levels of fitness, so all are welcome to run or walk as we remember Dr. Lin and the impact he has made on all of us! If you cannot join us in person and still want to participate, please consider joining our virtual event. Virtual participants will also receive a shirt, and finisher medal. If you have a little one that would like to run, sign them up for the 100 yard dash. They will receive something special for their completion of the 100 yard dash. Register before May 6th, 2026 to receive an early registration discount and to guarantee your shirt size! Participants registering after this date may not be guaranteed preferred sizing in their shirt.

Stay after and join us for a post race with food available for purchase from Flippin' Hangry and Bear House Coffee.

A big thank you and shout out to all of our Sponsors for helping to make this event happen! We could not do this without them. Please be sure to visit their websites and they will be on site post race.

Packet pickup will be on Friday June 5th, 2026 from 3:45pm to 8pm at:

DICK's House of Sports in Chesapeake

1501 Sentinel Drive

Chesapeake, VA 23320

THERE IS NO DAY OF RACE PACKET PICKUP

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.