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2026 Walker Grand Prix Rules
A walker must be a Tidewater Striders member in good standing at the time of the races and complete a minimum of 6 races. Races only count from date of membership forward. Any corrections should be emailed to the Grand Prix Chairman as soon as possible.
Races are scored based on finish. 10 points for 1st, 8 for second, 6 for third, and etc. All finishers not in the top 5 will score 1 point (Note: You will earn the SAME amount of points no matter what distance you walk during any of the Distance Series races).
You may sign up for both the Walking Grand Prix and the Running Grand Prix. If you sign up for a race as a walker you will only earn points in the Walking Grand Prix. If you sign up for a race as a runner, you will only earn points for the Running Grand Prix.
Volunteering is required. To be eligible for awards in the Grand Prix, participants must volunteer at THREE Tidewater Striders supported events (e.g., Striders race, Adopt-a-Highway, etc. …). One of the in person volunteering must be at a Strider supported race.
End of year awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers. You must complete the Grand Prix event in the time allotted for the event in order to earn points. For example, if it is a 5k and the course limit is 1 hour you must complete that event in 1 hour. No race scoring will be applied to virtual races.
2026 Walking Grand Prix Schedule
January 1 – Resolution 5k
January 10 – Distance Series 1 (5k and 10K)
January 31 – Distance Series 2 (5 miler only)
February 15 – Indoor Mile
February 28 – Distance Series 3 (10k only)
April 25 – Spring Running Festival 5 miler
May 16 – XC Classic
June 13 – OK5K (New this year – competitive walk category)
July 28 – Scholarship 5k
August 8 – Outdoor Mile
September 20 – ERR 10k
November 7 – Salute to Service 5k
November 26 – Turkey Trot 10k
December 6 – Dismal Swamp ½ marathon
The Tidewater Striders 5th Annual All-Comers indoor track meet will be held at the new state-of-the-art indoor track arena at the Virginia Beach Sports Center!
This event is open to all levels and ages! The featured event will be the Strider Indoor Mile with other track and field events included!
Events: Strider Indoor Mile, 800 Meters, 400 Meters, 200 Meters, 50 Meter dash, Long Jump, Shot Put, and Pentathlon( Mile, 400, 200,50m, LJ, SP) Distance Medley Relay
Entry Fee: Strider Indoor Mile $20, Pentathlon $30 all other events $5.00! If you run the Strider indoor mile you can compete in any of the other events or as many as you want for just $5.00 more! All race Registration increase by $5.00 on Jan 1st
Awards: Strider Indoor Mile - Top 3 Overall Male and Female /Top Masters Male and Female/ Top 3 male and female in 10-year age groups! Strider Mile is a Strider Grand Prix Event! 800, 400, 200,50m, LJ, SP, Pentathlon Top 3 overall Male, and Female only! DMR- Top Male and Female team! All Kids under 12 years of age will get an award for competing in any event!
Special Event: Pentathlon - you will compete in 6 Track and Field events 1 Mile, 400, 200,50M LJ &SP! you will be scored against all other competitors in the Pentathlon top 6 scoring points in each event! The field events can be completed anytime from 8 am-11 am.
Distance Medley Relay: 1200/400/800/1600! relay teams can register by email at [email protected] or on race morning at the registration table! The race is free to everyone competing in any of the events!
Final Instructions will be sent out the week of the event with detailed instructions and a timeline of events!
Awards ceremony: will be on the track at the award area after the last event is complete.
Sponsors: We are looking for Sponsors! If anyone is interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Thomas at [email protected]
Concessions will be open to purchase food, and beverages including adult beverages during the event!
Tentative Meet Schedule: Times are subject to change final schedule will come out with final instructions
8 am- Strider Indoor Mile
9:15am- 400M
9:45am- 200M
10:15am- 800M
10:30- 50M Dash
10:45 am- Distance Medley Relay
You will have from 8 a.m.-11 am to complete the field events!