The 45^th Elizabeth River Run 10K has a new date and new face with The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation as the Presenting Sponsor of this sapphire year. The race will continue along the beautiful ERT course and will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

For the last three years the ERT Foundation has partnered with Tidewater Striders running club as a race organizer. “It’s been a great learning experience for us,” said Kindra Greene, executive director of the ERT Foundation. “We are in a real growth phase now as we look at enhancing the trail with even more amenities and regional outreach. Tidewater Striders will continue to oversee race operations. As a Presenting Sponsor, the Foundation will assist with marketing the race and volunteer recruitment, and runners will continue to support the ERT Foundation with their race registration.

“Sponsorship helps with the race logistics and supports the Tidewater Striders scholarship program,” said Thomas Hicks, president of Tidewater Striders. “We love having the ERT as the presenting sponsor. This is a legacy race that shows off the scenic course along the waterfront trail.”

The ERT Foundation and Tidewater Striders will join forces again this year for Global Running Day on June 5 at Smartmouth Brewing, where runners of all ages will come together to run a 1 mile, 3-mile or 5-mile route on the trail. Festivities kick off at 6 pm.

The Tidewater Striders has hosted the Elizabeth River Run annually since 1979. Formed in 1972, it is the largest running club in Virginia and one of the ten largest in the United States. It serves to promote fitness-related activities such as running, walking and multi-sport events in our community. For more information, visit https://www.tidewaterstriders.com.

The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation’s mission is to create an inclusive and resilient urban riverfront trail that connects and inspires people and businesses in the Hampton Roads region. The Elizabeth River Trail runs 10.5 miles through businesses, historic attractions and 28 neighborhoods within a five-minute walk. The multi-use trail is designed for walking, running, and biking. It comprises 11 sections from Norfolk State University, through Downtown Norfolk and Old Dominion University to NIT Terminals along the Elizabeth River. The Foundation has completed multiple new unique and award-winning amenities, including kayak launches, play sculpture, a double turbo challenge course and The Glowline. Major sponsors include the City of Norfolk and Sentara. For more information, visit elizabethrivertrail.org.