Entry Fee

EARLY BIRD $35 for 10k until February 8th /$45 until May 31st /$55 until July 31st /$60 until September 15th, and $65 until Race day! $15 for the mile until March 31st /$20 for the Mile until August 1st /$25 until Race day. "No Shirt" option is available during the giveaway option. Select "No Shirt" for a $3.00 discount. Race Shirts guaranteed to the 1st 750 runners.

Strider Club Members receive a $5 discount off these prices until the close of online registration. - BECOME A MEMBER TODAY and save money on ERR and future Striders events!

In addition Tidewater Striders Plus Runners are also discounted until the close of online registration. Striders Plus member MUST register to get into race

AGAIN THIS YEAR...ELITE Registration!!!

If you qualify with times listed below, you can receive a Comp Registration. Please contact our Race Director Thomas Hicks

(Your Time must be from a 10K race between May 2025 and September 1st 2026)

OPEN Male Sub 31 Minutes

OPEN Female Sub 37 minutes

MASTER Male Sub 36 minutes

MASTER Female Sub 42 minutes

Proceeds from Online Donations will benefit the Tidewater Striders

Registration

Online Race Registration is OPEN!

• Event Registration

Fluids & Foods

There will be two Water stations along the course (Near mile markers 2 & 4) to provide much needed fluids during the race. There will also be water, gatorade and snacks at the finish line

Time Limits

Details are on the way soon!

Amenities

Quality RACE Shirts guaranteed to the 1st 750 Runners.

All finishers will receive a Finisher’s award at the finish line.

Course Map

The 47th Elizabeth River Run will start and finish at the Portsmouth Pavilion. This is a STROLLER friendly race!

Course Map

Directions

Destination: Portsmouth Pavilion

16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Packet Pick-Up

Advance Packet Pick-Up will be on September 18th, 3-6pm AND September 19th, 2-7pm. More details coming soon! Race day packet pickup will be available for Out-Of-Town participants only.

Awards

The following awards will be presented to the first three Male and Female finishers for the following Age groups...

• Age 19 & Under
• Age 20 - 24
• Age 25 - 29
• Age 30 - 34
• Age 35 - 39
• Age 40 - 44
• Age 45 - 49
• Age 50 - 54
• Age 55 - 59
• Age 60 - 64
• Age 65 - 69
• Age 70 - 74
• Age 75+

As well as...
• Top Three Overall Runners (Male and Female)
• Top Three Masters Runners (Male and Female)
• Top Overall Walkers (Male and Female)
• Youth age Group for Mile
• TEAM Competition All Clubs and Groups welcome. Will be based on age-graded results, and the 1st place team will be awarded the ERR Cup. You can register your team and sign up for the team when registering for the race on RunSignUp
• All finishers will receive a Finisher’s award at the race finish line.
• PRIZE MONEY will be awarded in TOP 3 Male & Female and OVERALL Male & Female MASTERS Winners in the 10K!!!

1st Place Male & Female Overall ...$250

2nd Place Male & Female Overall ...$150

3rd Place Male & Female Overall ...$100

1st Place Male & Female Masters ...$100

Post-Race Party

Post-Race Party is back at the Portsmouth Pavilion with Local Craft Beer, Food, Live Music, and Vendors.

Event Photos

• Photographers will be on the course. Be prepared to SMILE!
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Course Etiquette

Stay on the designated path of the course.

Numbers must be worn and visible on front of body at all times during the race.

Be courteous, there are other runners and walkers on the course.

Strollers are permitted.

No dogs are allowed to accompany runners.

Inclement Weather/National Security

The Race Director and the Tidewater Striders reserve the right to modify or cancel events as needed in the interest of safety or access restrictions to the venue.

No refunds can be given in the event of modification or cancellation.

Volunteers

Not running the 10K? Share in the fun and excitement by lending a helping hand. You will be rewarded a shirt, party and the gratitude of all our racers.

Some of the following volunteer positions are available:

• Marketing materials distribution
• Pre-Race Set Up
• Runner Verification
• Water Station workers
• Course monitors
• Finish Line Assistance
• Course sweepers post race

Volunteer individually, with a friend, or get a group together and come on out and have some fun!

Ready to volunteer? Contact Thomas Hicks at err@tidewaterstriders.com

Sponsorship

Are YOU interested in becoming a SPONSOR for the race? Reach thousands of local residents and support a beloved local event and organization.

LEARN MORE AT SPONSORSHIP LINK