In 70 days · Sat, Aug 29, 2026
When
Saturday, August 29th, 2026
Where
2070 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg VA
Distances
1 Mile · 5K
About this race
📅 Race Day Registration
On-site Race Day Registration at 7 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2026.
⏰ Registration Deadlines
- Online Registration: Closed Midnight Thursday, August 27th at Midnight.
- Vendor Registration: Closes Monday, August 17, 2026.
🏃♀️ Event Overview
- Event Type: A 5K running and walking event with 1 Mile Fun Run Walk and Pup Strut co-sponsored by Colonial Sports.
- Location: 2070 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185 (The Meadow area across from the Jamestown Settlement parking lot).
- Packet Pickup: RACE Day ONLY starting at 7:00 AM in the entrance to the field across from parking area.
- Item Donation: BRING AN ITEM FOR THE RESCUE and receive (1) an additional door prize ticket.
🐾 Dog Participation
- Safety Reminder: Please remember this is a 1 or 3.1 mile race depending on your registered event.
- Water Available: Water for the dogs will be available at start/finish.
- Participation Rule: Dogs are permitted to participate in all events when accompanied by a registered runner/walker.
- Leash Requirements: Dogs must be in a harness/collar and on a leash or suitable lead. NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES.
🏅 Race Details
- 1 Mile Fun Run Walk Start: 8:00 AM on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Same starting line as the 5K event.
- 5K Start: 8:30 AM on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Runners will utilize USATF-certified course VA20012RT.
- Course Route: This course follows the road running parallel to Jamestown Rd., then right onto Landfall, run to a turnaround, and back.
- Canine Awards: Due to high temperatures, there will be no canine awards in the 5K this year.
📸 Pup Photo Contest
Pup Photo Contest after the 1 Mile and 5K have finished. Entry Fee is $5 and open to anyone onsite with a pet. Contest Categories include: Best Dressed Pet, Best Pet/Owner Look Alike, Cutest Pet Smile, Best Large Breed, Best Small Breed. Each winner will receive a prize!
🛍️ Vendor Fair
There will be a vendor fair on site with animal friendly and community service vendors for your enjoyment between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
👕 Race Registration and T-Shirts
All participants who register by the deadline on August 25, 2026, are guaranteed a race t-shirt. A limited number of race t-shirts MAY be available for later registrations, but availability and specific sizes cannot be guaranteed. A die-cast finishers medal will be available to the first 175 finishers.
🍕 Included Amenities
(1) Beer and (1 slice) Pizza included in registration. Non-drinkers and underage participants will be able to receive a non-alcoholic beverage.
🅿️ Parking Information
Parking is in the Jamestown Foundation Settlement parking lot.
🏆 Awards
Human Awards 5K Run/Walk:
- Top three male and female overall
- Top three male and female 10 and under
- Top three male and female 11-13
- Top three male and female 14-16
- Top three male and female 17-19
- Top three in 10 year age groups from 20-29 through 70-74 and 75 and over.
Human Awards 5K Competitive Walk: Male and Female Places 1st-5th
The 1 Mile Fun Run and Pup Strut will be an untimed event.
For more information, visit the official race page.
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