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Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K

Virginia Beach, United States • 14 Dec 2025

Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K presented by Brooks is a two-loop trail ultramarathon at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, starting and finishing at the Narrows boat ramp on 64th Street. The 50K distance is run on park trails with aid stations at 64th Street and Bald Cypress, providing food, water, and Tailwind; the race is cupless, so runners should carry a water bottle and collapsible cup. Registrants receive a Brooks shirt, and finishers earn a medal. A post-race party at Smartmouth Brewery Pilot House offers a beer ticket and food for runners and volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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