Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K presented by Brooks

Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K presented by Brooks Race Information

<h4 style="text-align:center"><b><span style="color:#ff0018">     </span></b><span style="color:#ff0018"><b>RACE DETAILS</b></span><br /><b><span style="color:#0300ff">               </span></b><br /><b><span style="color:#0300ff"><span style="color:#ff8500">COURSE:</span> 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.</span></b><br /><b><span style="color:#0300ff"><span style="color:#ff8500">FLUIDS AND FOOD:</span> 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.  </span></b><br /><b><span style="color:#0300ff"><span style="color:#ff8500">AMENITIES &amp; POST-RACE:</span>  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.</span></b></h4> <h4 style="text-align:left"><b><span style="color:#0300ff"><span style="color:#ff8500">TIME LIMITS: </span>The 50K starts at 8:00 AM  --  There is an 8 hour finish time cut off.  Cut off restrictions will apply throughout the race.</span></b><br /><b><span style="color:#0300ff"><span style="color:#ff8500">AWARDS: </span>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&amp; over will receive awards!</span></b></h4> <h4 style="text-align:left"><b><span style="color:#0300ff"><span style="color:#ff8500">REGISTRATION: </span> Online registration will be open until Thursday, December 10th, 2025, or until slots fill. NO race day Registration.</span></b></h4> <h4 style="text-align:left"><b><span style="color:#0300ff"><span style="color:#ff8500">STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS:</span> Not Available.</span></b></h4> <h4 style="text-align:left"><b><span style="color:#0300ff"><span style="color:#ff8500">CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS:</span> 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.</span></b><br /><span style="color:#0300ff"><b>Paper entry forms not available.</b></span><br /><b><span style="color:#0300ff"><span style="color:#ff8500">PACKET PICKUP:</span> 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.</span></b><br /><b><span style="color:#0300ff"><span style="color:#ff8500">REFUNDS:</span> Refund less $25 admin fee until 8/31. No refunds beginning 9/1. No transfers, No deferrals. </span></b></h4>