Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K presented by Brooks

Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K presented by Brooks

Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025

Location: First Landing State Park Boat Ramp, 64th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 US

Description: This is a 2 loop trail run at First Landing State Park beginning and ending at the boat ramp.

Race Details:

• Start Time: 8:00 AM EST
• Finish Time: 4:00 PM EST (8-hour time limit)
• Aid Stations: 2 full aid stations at 64th St and Bald Cypress with various foods, water and Tailwind.
• Amenities: Registrants receive a Brooks shirt; finishers receive a medal; post-race party at Smartmouth Brewery Pilot House.
• Awards: Top 3 overall Male and Female, Top 3 Masters Male and Female, and top male and female in age groups 30-39/40-49/50-59/60+.
• Registration: Online registration open until Thursday, December 11, 2025, or until slots fill. No race-day registration.
• Packet Pickup: Saturday, December 13, 1 PM-5 PM at Running Etc., Virginia Beach; race-day pickup 7:00 AM-7:50 AM at the start/finish area.
• Refunds: Refund less $25 admin fee until 8/31/2025. No refunds after 9/1/2025. No transfers or deferrals.

Entry Fee: $100 before September 1; $125 from September 1 to December 11. Tidewater Strider members receive a $5 discount.