Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K
Virginia Beach, United States • 14 Dec 2025
Event overview
The Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K is a trail race held on December 14, 2025, at First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, VA. The course is two loops that begin and end at the boat ramp on 64th Street. The race includes two full aid stations located at 64th Street and Bald Cypress; runners will pass each aid station multiple times. This is a cupless event; carrying personal water bottles and a collapsible cup is recommended. Registrants receive a Brooks shirt and finishers receive a medal. A post-race gathering is scheduled at Smartmouth Brewery Pilot House, 313 32nd St; runners and volunteers receive one beer ticket and food (beer ticket for those 21 and over).
Logistics and rules
Entry is open to ages 18 to 100. Entry fees are listed as $100 before September 1 and $125 thereafter; a $5 club membership discount is available for Tidewater Strider members. Online registration closes December 11, 2025, or when slots fill; no race day registration is available. Refunds are offered minus a $25 administration fee through August 31, 2025; after that date refunds, transfers, and deferrals are not permitted. A waitlist is maintained until December 11; when a spot opens a limited window to register is provided. The race has an 8-hour finish limit. Runners must reach the loop turnaround at 16 miles and pass aid stations at approximately 22 and 25 miles; cutoff restrictions at these points are enforced and may affect official finish status. The start area address is First Landing State Park Boat Ramp, 64th St., Virginia Beach, VA 23451. Volunteers receive a shirt and one beer ticket (21 and over). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.