Strider XC Classic

Strider XC Classic

Saturday — May 16, 2026

Bells Mill Park — Chesapeake, Va

GET PSYCHED FOR TIDEWATER STRIDER'S TAKE ON CROSS COUNTRY!!!

Events

• Strider XC Classic 5K
  Price: $25
  Time: 8:15AM EDT - 10:00AM EDT
  Price increases after February 14, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
• Strider Competitive XC 5K Race Walk
  Price: $25
  Time: 8:15AM EDT - 10:00AM EDT
  Price increases after February 14, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
• Strider XC Kids Classic 1.5 mile
  Price: $15
  Time: 7:30AM EDT - 8:15AM EDT
  Price increases after February 14, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

This is a Tidewater Strider Grand Prix Race, Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix Race

The 1st 150 Registered Participants Guaranteed Shirts.

Course Information

Bells Mill Park Race Course Race event will take place on the 5K Cross Country Course at Bells Mill Park in Chesapeake, Va. With challenging and varying terrain, marshy sections, and added fun of running on grass — runners can expect a fun challenge to change up the running/racing on the roads. See below for course map.

Bells Mill Park Location

Bells Mill Park
424 Albemarle Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23322 US

View Location on Map

FLUIDS AND FOOD:

1 aid station on course with water and replacement drink.

Events Starts and Time Limits

The Kid's Classic 1.5 mi. starts at 7:30 am
The 5K XC Classic starts at 8:15 am
The finish line will close at 10 am

AMENITIES & POST-RACE:

Custom Race T-shirts for the first 150 5K and Kids Race participants. Guaranteed T-shirt sizes until April 24, 2026. There is a NO Shirt option available as well with $3.00 off discount . Medals for all Finishers. Runners and walkers are welcome to join us for an afterparty at Bells Mill Park for refreshments, including a variety of lemonade, fruit punch, and a catered Panera lunch box. This is subject to availability and boxes will be available until they run out. One lunch box per participant with their bib. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate spectators with lunch boxes.

AWARDS :

5K Awards : Top 3 Male & Female (Open and Master Runners)
Age Group Awards: 12 &under 13-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 & over
Walking Awards: Top 3 Male & Female.
Strider Kid's Classic: Age Group Awards for both Male and Female 6 & Under 7-8 9-10 11-12 13-17

Awards will be given out at the end of the 5K race.

Tidewater Strider Club Information:

STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: Your discount will automatically apply at checkout.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: Club membership discount of $5.00 is available. 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.

Additional Registration Information

Race day registration will be available starting at 6:30 AM until 20 minutes before the start of each race. No Exceptions
Competitive Walking Division: If you register in the Competitive walking Division you must walk the entire race to be eligible for awards in this division if run you will be moved to the 5K Run Division!