Join us as we build community through running, walking and multi-sport participation across Hampton Roads
Membership Levels
With low annual dues, discounts for local Strider races, and discounts at local businesses — this is a membership that will quickly pay for itself, and one you will surely not regret.
Join in the fun today!!!
Membership Benefits
A Strider membership has some awesome benesits when it comes to running and participation in the Hampton Roads area — and across the country.
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Membership with the Road Runner's Club of America
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Discounts at participating area businesses.
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Including Point2 and Running Etc. — Hampton Road's two signature running stores.
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$5 off all Strider Races
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Subscription to our monthly newsletter — The Rundown.
Running Community Together!
A few miles on a weeknight, training for your next big goal, and even your weekend long runs — all of these are better with a community of support behind you.
Tidewater Striders can be a great resource to find people to run with every day of the week. There is always a group meeting in Hampton Roads — and many of them are filled with Tidewater Striders members.
Joining the Striders is also a chance to join with runners across Hampton Roads and find that next great running buddy.
Races, Events, Socials, and ALL THE FUN!
We know you have goals:
From running your first mile, 5k, 10k, whatever distance it may be; to getting a PR, qualifying for the Boston Marathon, or challenging yourself in many other ways.
Striders has created a calendar of running events that helps runners, walkers, and multi-sport athletes at all levels unlock the mover they want to be.
* Tidewater Striders also partners with groups across the Hampton Roads community to help make hosting running events more accesible for everyone. Striders also works hard to keep costs down to help make many of these races more affordable across Hampton Roads
FREE Summer Series races:
The Summer Series is a group of three runs that promote fun and camaraderie within the running/walking community.
These are fun opportunities to challenge yourself in different ways, and a great opportunity to meet other runners in the area. Keep an eye out every Spring for our Summer Series Registration to join in the fun!
Who Are We?
Founded in 1972, the Tidewater Striders are a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting running, walking, and multisport events across the Hampton Roads community. With one of the largest memberships in Virginia, the Striders help organize races, training programs, and community events throughout Coastal Virginia.
We exist to make movement accessible for everyone—whether you’re a first-time walker or a seasoned athlete.
Through local races, youth programs, and social gatherings, we build community, support one another, and keep the running spirit strong across our region.
Join us and explore your manner of movement and fitness!
Learn more about our club history and how we have tried to uphold our commitment to an active lifestyle in the Hampton Roads community over the decades
For Our Younger Members
Tidewater Striders are also committed to helping to develop our youth by offering programs and opportunities for them to grow on the run
A youth membership — or a family membership that registers at least one youth in the family — opens you up to endless opportunities to help them grow and develop as a runner and a human being.
New Energy
Where young runners find speed, strength, and community.
New Energy is a program geared towards the development of the youth in our community. It offers them the structure to learn about running and find joy in movement. The program is broken into two seasons (spring and fall) — and is free for all Strider Members under the age of 18.
Click for more info on New Energy and to add it to your family or your youth's Strider Membership.
Summer Youth Running Camp
Every summer we offer a Free Summer Camp for our youth. Youth will have the chance for a week during the summer to join some of our amazing volunteer coaches to work on running drills, logging some miles, workouts, and learning how to pick up better running practices throughout the year.
Youth Grand Prix
Made up of many of our mile and 5k races — catered to our younger runners to give them a chance to unlock their full potential and compete against other young runners in the Tidewater Strider family. Runners and walkers need to compete in at least 5 of the 10 races named by Tidewater Striders as "Youth Grand Prix" races and volunteer at least one time at a Strider race or event. This is a great way for your kids to challenge themselves that extra little bit.
Scholarships
Members of Tidewater Striders as youth can apply and qualify for a college scholarship, based on academic & athletic achievement and community & Strider involvement and service. To give back to youth who have given so much and blossom as runners and humans is an amazing progression. We want to help them on ttheir life journeys as the continue to grow and explore.
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