Register here for the 1/2 Marathon, 5K Run/Walk or Kid's Cub Run. Check your registration status here. Sign up for live restults messaging via text message here.

Race Expo/Packet pick up will be at Chesapeake Regional Medical Lifestyle Center, which is located at 800 North Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23320. The hours for packet pick up are on Friday, April 3 between the hours of 3:00PM to 7:00PM. If these hours do not work for you, a friend may pick up your packet for you. Limited race day packet pick-up will be made available for our out of town runners who are unable to attend early packet pick-up.

Half Marathon 8:00AM

The flat 13.1-mile asphalt course will take runners on a spectacular jouney through lush, mysterious landscape and rich history. The Dismal Swamp Canal Trail off Route 17 offers runner forested wetlands and a peaceful paved path along the wilderness of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

5K 8:15AM

For the second year the Dismal Swamp Stomp will also incorporate a 5K run/walk. The 5K will start and finish in the same locations as the half marathon, and will start 5 minutes after the start of the half marathon. All entrants receive a race premium, custom finisher medal and age group winners will receive custom awards.

Cub Run 11:30AM

Returning this year, the Children's Half Mile Cub Run sponsored by Primrose Schools. This half mile out-and-back fun run for children ages 12 and under is the perfect complement to our successful Dismal Swamp Stomp. All children will have access to the special children's activity area sponsored by Primrose Schools prior to the race and will receive a t-shirt and runner's packet. They will also receive a finisher's medal when they cross the finish line. Parents are welcome to run alongside their children. The cub run will start at 11:30 at the carved bear at the trail head and will finish across the half marathon finish line. 

In both the 5K and Half Marathon, our signature custom carved heron awards will be given to: the top three overall male and female and the top three overall male and female runners in each age group: 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 and over. Top three male and female walkers in the half marathon are also awarded. Each registered participant will receive a finisher's medal when they cross the finish line.

Cash awards in the Half Marathon will be provided to the top 5 male and female athletes based on AGE GRADED results. Follow this link for an age grading explanation.

Prize money breakdown for top five male and female age graded athletes will be: 1st $1,000, 2nd $550, 3rd $250, 4th $125, 5th $75 

This year's live entertainment will consist of music by the band Milk Crate Mafia. Stick around for great post race party with beer, music food and awards. Post race BBQ will be provided to all by Mobile Pignic Catering. All participants over 21 are invited to enjoy beer from Chesapeake’s favorite Big Ugly Brewery

The mission of the Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation is to support Chesapeake Regional Medical Center by helping it respond to the community’s evolving health care needs. The foundation disbursed more than $400,000 during the last fiscal year to support the needs of the medical center to include: state-of-the-art renovations to the Mother Baby unit to enhance women’s health; support for the opening of the new Neuro Interventional Suite through the CRHF Gala; nearly 250 free mammograms and follow-up care to community members through the Bra-ha-ha Campaign; a Cuddle Cot for our Mother Baby Unit; fundraising to support the Chapel Renovation Campaign; a new interactive play wall in the Emergency Department Children’s Waiting Area funded by Great Bridge Kiwanis Club; new fitness equipment for the Lifestyle Health and Fitness Center; diabetic supplies for the transitional care clinic; and improved digital signage for health promotion to the community.
The Hickory High School Band Program includes a Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, The Marching Hawks (including color guard), Jazz Band, Winter Percussion Ensemble and Winter Guard. The Marching Hawks practice three days a week after school, support the Hickory Football team every weekend from September through November at their games, and participate in competitions and assessments. In addition, parents and students involved with the programs frequently participate in community events with local churches, restaurants and businesses, and visit elementary schools and senior living communities to perform holiday musical selections and spread cheer.

The band programs at Hickory High School are always actively seeking ways to be more involved and visible in the community that supports their activities. Students in the various music programs at Hickory High School recently founded the first chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society at the school. Tri-M activities increase students’ school and community involvement through music. Members of the Tri-M Honor Society are selected based on their academic and musical achievement, as well as their strength of character.