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Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K presented by Brooks
Virginia Beach, VirginiaField of 300
- Entry
- $125
- Aid stations
- 8
- Days to register
- 49
At a glance
- Date
- Dec 13, 2026
- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Distances
- 50K
- Aid stations
- 8
- Registration
- Open until Dec 10, 2026, via runsignup.com
Listed from RunSignUp. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
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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.
AMENITIES & POST-RACE: Registrants will receive a Brooks shirt. Finishers receive a medal. Post Race party will be held at Smartmouth Brewery Pilot House, 313 32nd St. Virginia Beach, VA from 4:30 - 7pm. Two beer tickets and pizza will be provided to 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, Top 3 Masters Male and Female, and top male and female in following age groups 30-39/40-49/50-59/60& over will receive awards!
REGISTRATION: Online registration will be open until Thursday, December 10th, 2025, 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 10th. 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. 12th 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. No transfers, No deferrals.
Key dates
Registration opens
Jul 1, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Aug 31, 2026
Registration closes
Dec 10, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Dec 10, 2026
Race day
Dec 13, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$125
Tier 2
Ends
Dec 10, 2026
Price progression
Tier 1
$100Jul 1, 2026
Tier 2
$125Sep 1, 2026
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Aid stations
8| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64th Street Aid Station First pass of the 64th Street station. | 2.90 miles | -- | fluidssports drinkscarbohydrate/protein snackswater+2 | ||
Cape Henry Trail: Bald Cypress Aid Station First pass of the Bald Cypress station. | 7.20 miles | -- | fluidssports drinkscarbohydrate/protein snackswater+2 | ||
Cape Henry Trail: Bald Cypress Aid Station Second pass of the Bald Cypress station. | 10.20 miles | -- | fluidssports drinkscarbohydrate/protein snackswater+2 | ||
64th Street Aid Station Second pass of the 64th Street station. | 14.50 miles | -- | fluidssports drinkscarbohydrate/protein snackswater+2 | ||
64th Street Aid Station Third pass of the 64th Street station. | 17.70 miles | -- | fluidssports drinkscarbohydrate/protein snackswater+2 | ||
Cape Henry Trail: Bald Cypress Aid Station Third pass of the Bald Cypress station. Runners must leave by 2:00 PM. | 22.00 miles | 14:00 | fluidssports drinkscarbohydrate/protein snackswater+2 | ||
Cape Henry Trail: Bald Cypress Aid Station Fourth pass of the Bald Cypress station. Runners must leave by 2:40 PM. | 25.00 miles | 14:40 | fluidssports drinkscarbohydrate/protein snackswater+2 | ||
64th Street Aid Station Fourth pass of the 64th Street station. | 29.30 miles | -- | fluidssports drinkscarbohydrate/protein snackswater+2 |
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