Tidewater Striders Duathlon

CREATE LASTING MEMORIES WITH YOUR FAMILY.

Muddy Kids is 2 and 3 mile adventure event series for families and kids ages 5–15, with fun and challenging obstacles, mud, and entertainment for the whole family.

Muddy Kids is the perfect event to reconnect, strengthen relationships, have fun, get active, get muddy, and bond as a family!

Muddy Kids is not just about getting dirty, it’s also about challenging yourself, having fun, and working as a team with your family. So gather up your family and friends, put on your mud-friendly clothing and shoes, and get ready to take on the Muddy Kids Family Obstacle Mud Run. We can’t wait to see you there!

What's included:

• 10-15 Obstacles

• Headband

• Bracelet

• Tattoo

• Finisher Medal

• Digital Photos

• Warm Up

• Hydration Points

• Rinse Off Station

• Ton of Mud

Event details and schedule

The venue opens one hour before our first batch. We advise that you arrive 45 minutes before your start time, so you have plenty of time to go through registration before we call you to the start pen for warm up 5 minutes before you start on your selected batch time.

Spectators are welcome for FREE, please note kids must be accompanied by an adult/legal guardian. There will be an event village where they can cheer you and your kids on at the start and finish line.

We have a Bag Drop ($5 on the day) where you can leave your stuff until you have completed the course.

A minimum of 1 Adult and 1 Kid need to register. A maximum of 4 Kids can register per 1 Adult. Additional Adult and Kid tickets can be purchased separately.

The minimum age for a Kids entry is 5 years young – but please, parents/legal guardians, kids (up to 13 years old) must be accompanied by a registered, participating adult. Event waivers must be signed by a parent or legal guardian of all Kids under the age of 18. No waiver, no run, no exceptions.

Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MuddykidsUSA

FAQ's: https://www.muddykids.us/faq/

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.

Online registration closes Friday at midnight. On-site Registration is available by the START/FINISH-LINE; from 7:10 AM until 1:30 PM. Add a $10 late fee (except Juniors) Entry fee includes $7.50 USAC & VCA fees. Juniors $10 per race. A valid USAC license must be presented at registration. All USA Cycling rules apply. Combined races will be scored separately. Course is a 0.8 mile pancake flat wide loop. Bathrooms and showers are available at the Great Bridge Community Center.

[image.png] Promoter reserves the right to combine or change races if a minimum of 10 riders is not met 2 weeks before race day. In the event of combined or modified fields, start times can also change.

• Championship medals will be awarded separately to Women Cat 1/2 and Women Cat 3 riders.

** Championship medals will be awarded to Men/Open Cat 1/2 riders only.

*** Any field with 50+ preregistered riders receives an additional $750 in prize money. Any field with 75+ preregistered riders receives an additional $1,250.

Registration

Pre-Registration Only. Closes at 4:00 PM Saturday, Aug. 1. Number pickup opens at 7:15 AM Entry: $40, Juniors $10, Para-athletes and BAR/Omnium winners $7.25. Start times will be emailed Saturday evening. Riders start at 1-minute intervals.

Rules

Held under USAC Permit #16131 • Valid USAC license required • Annual license required for Virginia State Championship eligibility • One-day licenses available through BikeReg • All USAC rules apply • SafeSport practices observed • All races are BAR events unless noted (*).

Course

Start/Finish: Deep Creek Park, Chesapeake. Short Course: 4 miles. Long Course: 20 miles. Both courses run along the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail with approximately 2 miles on George Washington Hwy. Course map and complete details on BikeReg. No warm-up on the course—bring a trainer.

Prizes

Virginia State Championship medals awarded to eligible Virginia residents in 5-year age groups.

Long Course Overall: Men $500 (5 places) • Women $500 (5 places) • Individual riders only.