Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K

The Mel Williams Memorial Seashore 50K is a December 50K trail run starting and finishing at the First Landing State Park boat ramp in Virginia Beach. Runners have 8 hours to complete the full distance, with additional cutoff checks along the course. This is a cupless race; participants must bring their own bottles and a collapsible cup. The course consists of two loops within First Landing State Park. Aid stations at 64th Street and Bald Cypress are passed multiple times, offering food, water, and Tailwind. Awards are presented to the top overall male and female finishers, masters runners, and age-group winners (30-39 through 60+). All finishers get a medal, registrants receive a Brooks shirt, and the event concludes with a party for runners and volunteers at Smartmouth Brewery Pilot House, including pizza and beer tickets.