47th Colonial Half Marathon and 5K

47th Colonial Half Marathon and 5K

The tradition continues, on February 14th, 2026 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 Runners

• On-site Requirement: All 5K runners and walkers must be on-site NLT 8 AM.
• Start Time: This race will start under one gun at 8:30 AM.
• Course Details: 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.
• Finish Line: Last part includes running up Fortitude Hill to the Finish.

5K Awards

• Overall Medals: Awarded to the top three men and women overall.
• Age Group Awards: Top three male and female 14 and under, and five-year age groups from 15-19 through 80 and over.
• Competitive Walk: Top Three Male and Female in the Competitive Walk, Top Male and Female Masters and Grand Masters.

5K Perks

• Swag Bag: Includes a Long Sleeve race T (Guaranteed T and T size for those signed up by Jan 31st, 2026).
• Finisher Medal: Custom Finisher medal (Must Finish).
• Food and Drink: Beer and Pizza ticket.
• Entertainment: Fife and Drum Start line Escort and music/entertainment by DJ Drew.

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 of the Half Marathon start.
• Course Details: Route includes crossing Francis to the turnaround point at the end of the Duke of Gloucester St.
• Finisher 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: Must show ID if you're 21 or older for your complimentary beer.

Half Marathon Runners

All Half Marathon runners and walkers must be on-site NLT 8:45 AM. This race starts with one gun at 9:00 AM.

• Start Location: 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.
• Course Details: Includes running from the Governor’s mansion to a traditional course with a turnaround on Carters Grove Country Road.
• Finish Line: The last leg finishes with runners turning left onto Newport Ave., right on Nassau St up Fortitude Hill.
• Time Limit: The time limit for the Half Marathon is 3.5 hours.

Half Marathon Awards

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

Charity Donations

Both races are a Healthy Hearts! Healthy Mind! event. 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: A non-profit providing therapeutic kayak fishing experiences to veterans, first responders, and their families.

For more details and registration, visit the official race website.