46th Colonial Half Marathon and 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The tradition continues, on February 15th, 2025 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!

🏆 5K Details

• Start Time: All 5K runners and walkers must be on-site NLT 8 AM. This race will start under one gun at 8:30 AM.
• Course Description: The Colonial 5K Starts at 8:30 AM near the intersection of Nassau and Francis Streets adjacent to the Dewitt Wallace Art Museum in Colonial Williamsburg.
• Awards: Medals are awarded to the top three men and women overall, top three men and women Masters and Grand Masters, top three male and female 14 and under, and five-year age groups from 15-19 through 80 and over.
• Perks: Swag bag, Long Sleeve race T, Custom Finisher medal (Must Finish), Beer and Pizza ticket, Fife and Drum Start line Escort and music/entertainment by DJ Drew.

👟 Mini Half Details

• Start Process: 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 of the Half Marathon start. See Course Map.
• Finishing Rewards: All finishing participants will receive a long Sleeve T-Shirt, Finisher’s Medal, and a free entry pass to the “Post Race Celebration” and complimentary beer.
• ID Requirement: You must show ID if you're 21 or older for your complimentary beer.

🏅 Half Marathon Details

• Start Time: All Half Marathon runners and walkers must be on-site NLT 8:45 AM. This race starts with one gun at 9:00 AM.
• Course Description: The Colonial Half Marathon Starts at 9:00 AM near the intersection of Nassau and Francis Streets.
• Time Limit: The time limit for the Half Marathon is 3.5 hours.
• Finisher Benefits: All finishing participants will receive a long Sleeve Performance T-Shirt, Finisher’s Medal, and a free entry pass to the “Post Race Celebration” complimentary beer and pizza.

🎖️ Half Marathon Awards

• Cash Awards: Top 3 men and women. 1st Place $300, 2nd place $200, 3rd Place $100.
• Custom Awards: Custom Bowl for the Top Male and Female, Custom Tiles for the 2nd thru 10th place overall men and women.
• Master Awards: Medals for the Top three men and women in Masters and Grand Masters.
• Age Group Medals: Medals for the Top 3 in the following Age Group Categories, 16 and Under, 17-19, five years increment age groups 20-24 through 75 and over.

❤️ Charity

• Daniel G. and Rosemary B. Stimson Track Endowment at W&M: The Colonial Half Marathon and 5K benefited the Track and Field program at the College of William and Mary for 39 years.
• Heroes on the Water (HOW): A 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides no-cost therapeutic kayak fishing experiences to veterans, first-responders, active-duty military members, and their families.
• Community Engagement: The Tidewater chapter of HOW engages with the community through local events to build greater awareness of the need for our first responders, military, and their families to have a space where they can find peace and comradery on the water.

📍 Event Location

The race will take place at 326 West Francis St., Williamsburg, VA.

🔗 More Information

For additional details and to register, please visit the official race site: Colonial Half Marathon and 5K.