48th Colonial Half Marathon and 5K

Race Overview

The tradition continues, on February 13th, 2027 in Williamsburg, Virginia. Colonial Sports, Inc. invites you to test yourself in this prestigious and historical Half Marathon Run. Are you a Bad Ass Runner or Walker? Prove it! Beat Fortitude Hill!

Half Marathon Details

• Start Time: All Half Marathon runners, walkers and Ruckers must be on-site NLT 8:45 AM. This race starts with one gun at 9:00 AM.
• Course: The Colonial Half Marathon starts at 9:00 AM near the intersection of Nassau and Francis Streets adjacent to the Dewitt Wallace Art Museum in Colonial Williamsburg. Follow the defined route to finish at Fortitude Hill.
• Time Limit: The time limit for the Half Marathon is 3.5 hours.
• Registration: Last opportunity to register is Race Day, Feb 13th, 2027, from 7 AM to 9 AM at the registration tent near the start line.

Finisher Benefits

• Finishing Medals: All finishing participants will receive a long Sleeve Performance T-Shirt, Finisher’s Medal, and a free entry pass to the “Post Race Celebration” with complimentary beer and pizza.
• Awards: Cash Awards for Top 3 men and women: 1st Place $300, 2nd Place $200, 3rd Place $100.
• Custom Awards: Custom Bowl for the Top Male and Female and Custom Tiles for 2nd through 10th place overall men and women.
• Age Group Medals: Medals for the Top 3 in various Age Group Categories, 16 and Under, 17-19, through 75 and over.

5K Details

All 5K runners and walkers must be on-site NLT 8 AM. This race will start under one gun at 8:30 AM.

• Start Time: The Colonial 5K Starts at 8:30 AM near the intersection of Nassau and Francis Streets.
• Course: Follow Nassau St. to Prince George St., entering historical Colonial Williamsburg before finishing up Fortitude Hill.
• Awards: Medals are awarded to the top three men and women overall, as well as Masters and Grand Masters, and top 3 in various age groups.
• Perks: Swag bag, Long Sleeve race T, Custom Finisher medal, and a Beer and Pizza ticket.

Mini Half Runners

One Wave of Runners and walkers. Mini Half participants start and finish at the start line. This is not an officially timed race.

• Start Time: The Mini Half will Start at 9:30 AM following the last Half Marathon start.
• Course: Course runs from Nassau St. to Duke of Gloucester St., turning around and returning to finish.
• Finisher Benefits: All finishing participants will receive a long Sleeve T-Shirt, Finisher’s Medal, and a free entry pass to the “Post Race Celebration.”

Charity Donations

All races are Healthy Hearts! Healthy Mind! events. Donations can be made to:

• Daniel G. and Rosemary B. Stimson Track Endowment at W&M: Benefiting the Track and Field program at the College of William and Mary.
• Heroes on the Water (HOW) Tidewater chapter: Provides no-cost therapeutic kayak fishing experiences to veterans, first-responders, and active-duty military members and their families.

Event Information

For more details, please visit the official race page: Colonial Half Marathon and 5K.