Tidewater Striders Dismal Swamp Marathon

The Tidewater Striders Dismal Swamp Marathon takes place in Chesapeake, Virginia, along the Dismal Swamp Trail Park. The course is a closed, two-lane paved roadway surrounded by woods, providing consistent shade. The marathon route is a double out-and-back format, where runners complete two loops of a 6.55-mile segment for a total of 26.2 miles. \n\nThis race is known for its very flat and straight course, which is USATF certified and considered one of the fastest in Virginia, presenting a stron