Course
A two-loop trail run in First Landing State Park, starting and finishing at the boat ramp, covering roughly 31 miles. Two full aid stations, at 64th Street and Bald Cypress, are passed several times during the race. There is no race-day entry.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- !Entries closeThu 10 Dec 2026 · in 7 weeks
- ★Race daySun 13 Dec 2026
About
The Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K runs through First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, starting and finishing at the 64th Street boat ramp. Roughly a mile is on paved road, with the rest on hard-packed dirt trails through wooded park terrain, designed by veteran ultrarunner John Price.
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