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Dismal Swamp Stomp Half Marathon
Chesapeake, VA

Date

Saturday, April 19, 2008


Event Details

This year marks the inaugural running of Chesapeake's Dismal Swamp Stomp Half Marathon, a 13.1-mile "romp" along the lush wetland forests of the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail and the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. An out-and-back race scheduled to start at 8:00 AM rain or shine, the race is open to runners, walkers and baby strollers, and is limited to 2,500 participants.


Race Weather & Climate

The early weeks of spring bring warming weather to the Chesapeake area, as April usually sees temperatures ranging from 48°F to 67°F. The month also tends to see moderate wet weather, with an average of just over 3 1/4 inches of precipitation.

Check the current weather in Chesapeake.


Fees

$45 if registered by January 2, 2007
$50 between Jan. 3 and April 6
$55 after April 7 or at the race expo April 12-13


Registration

You can register online for the event by clicking here or by mailing in this downloadable form.


Website

www.visitchesapeake.com/dismalswampstomp


Map

EXTENT
Race Start & Finish:
Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
Chesapeake, VA



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