Race Information

Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K
Formerly Known As: Seashore Nature Trail 50K
Virginia Beach, VA
City Location
Dec 15, 2024 - Sunday
50K trail run
  • Race Web Page - for 2023
  • Race Information - for Dec 15, 2024
  • organized byTidewater Striders
  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

         RACE DETAILS
                   
    COURSE: The 50k starts 8:00 am. This is a 2 loop trail run at First Landing State Park beginning and ending at the boat ramp.
    FLUIDS AND FOOD: 2 full aid stations at 64th St and Bald Cypress with various foods, water and Tailwind. You will pass each aid station multiple times.  This is a cupless race.  It is recommended to carry water bottles and a collapsible cup.  A custom Tidewater Striders collapsible cup will be provided with your packet.
    AMENITIES & POST-RACE:  Registrants will receive a Brooks Dash 1/2 Zip long sleeve shirt.  Finishers receive a Brooks Podium Shirt and a medal.  Post Race party will be held at Smartmouth Brewery Pilot House, 313 32nd St. Virginia Beach, VA from 4:30 - 7:30. One beer ticket and food will be provided to all runners and volunteers.

    TIME LIMITS: The 50K starts at 8:00 AM  --  There is an 8 hour finish time cut off.  Cut off restrictions will apply throughout the race.
    AWARDS: Top 3 overall Male and Female and top male and female in following Age groups 40-49/50-59 /60-69/70& over will receive awards!

    REGISTRATION:  Online registration will be open until Thursday, December 12th, 2024, or until slots fill. NO race day Registration.

    STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: Not Available.

    CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A Club membership discount of $5.00 is available thru Dec 12th. 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. We will also attempt to match on name/date of birth.
    Paper entry forms not available.
    PACKET PICKUP: Packet pick up will be available Saturday, Dec. 14th from 1 pm-5 pm at Running Etc. Virginia Beach, 1940 Laskin Rd. #302 Virginia Beach, VA 23454.  Race day packet pickup will be available from 7:00 - 7:50am at the start/finish area in First Landing State Park 64th St. Boat Ramp.
    REFUNDS: Refund less $25 admin fee until 8/31. No refunds beginning 9/1/24. No transfers, No deferrals. 

For the love of all that is good and moisture wicking...

Though we try to be accurate and on top of things... Race details can change when we aren't lookin. And once in a while we simply make a mistake.

ALWAYS visit the race's website for the most complete and accurate race information.

Listing Status

  • Added to our Directory
    Aug 26, 2009
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Jan 29, 2024
  • Last checked by a snack-eating human.
    Mar 11, 2024
  • Appears in Directories
  • Flagged as Incomplete or Unconfirmed
    Dec 17, 2023
    Unconfirmed Current Info
    Our main source for this listing still shows last year's information, but we have alternate link, or registration listing, that show the current date.

Request a Re-Check

If the missing information can now be found at the primary link, you can Request a Recheck of the listing.

Request a Recheck

Updates, Options, Corrections, or Problems

Run-Time: Saved Race

  • A Saved Race is one that has been added to your personal directory. You can organized races in lists, and add comments for your own personal reminders and information.
  • You must Create an Account and Log In to save races to your own personal directory.
  • Learn more about Saved Races

Claimed Race