Democracy Dash 10k at Jamestown Island
Saturday, September 27 – Monday, October 13, 2025
Past event
7:30 AM EDT
Williamsburg, Virginia
$48.70 · 3 races
10km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Democracy Dash 10K on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at beautiful Jamestown Island, located in Williamsburg, James City. This scenic race promises an unforgettable experience, starting and finishing at the National Park Services Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center. The course includes a fast and flat out-and-back section along the picturesque Colonial Parkway, showcasing stunning views of the James River and delightful wooded trails. Certified to USATF standards, this 10K offers a remarkable opportunity to set a personal record while soaking in the historical beauty of the island.
Pre-race festivities kick off on Friday, September 26, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, where participants can pick up their race packets, mingle with Jamestown Rediscovery staff, and enjoy refreshments and craft beer at the Dale House patio. Race day starts bright and early with a 7:30 AM start time, and post-race celebrations will feature music, craft beer, and an awards ceremony at the Dale House Cafe. All finishers will receive a medal to commemorate their achievement. Don't miss out on this incredible event – register online before September 26, and gear up for a day filled with fun, fitness, and history
Pre-race festivities kick off on Friday, September 26, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, where participants can pick up their race packets, mingle with Jamestown Rediscovery staff, and enjoy refreshments and craft beer at the Dale House patio. Race day starts bright and early with a 7:30 AM start time, and post-race celebrations will feature music, craft beer, and an awards ceremony at the Dale House Cafe. All finishers will receive a medal to commemorate their achievement. Don't miss out on this incredible event – register online before September 26, and gear up for a day filled with fun, fitness, and history
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Democracy Dash 10k at Jamestown Island - Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt Giveaway
Entries closedSaturday, Sep 27, 2025 (7:30 AM EDT)
$48.70
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Democracy Dash 10k at Jamestown Island - Walk
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Sep 27, 2025 (7:30 AM EDT)
$48.70
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Dem Dash 10k - Virtual Race
VirtualIncl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Sep 27, 2025 (7:30 AM EDT)
$48.70
Organiser's description
The 10K start and finish this year will be at the far end of the parking area for the National Park Services Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center, on Jamestown Island. It will start with an out-and-back on the Colonial Parkway causeway just past the short Powhatan Creek bridge and scenic overlook, with the James River on the opposite side. Returning past the Visitor Center, the course will go right for the full long loop (5-mile loop) of the traffic-free Jamestown Island tour roads. The course is PR (personal-record) fast and totally flat, and outside of the causeway section at the start, is a wooded, shaded, scenic route with wetlands crossings on wooden bridges, unsurpassed in historical beauty. The course is certified an exact 10K distance to USATF measurement standards (VA-21015-RT). The race time limit is one hour, 45 minutes. There is not a faster, flatter, and more scenic 10K course anywhere!
REGISTRATION: Online registration is available through 11:59 PM on September 26th. After that time, only hardcopy registration forms and payments will be accepted. You can submit registration forms at the pre-race event from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26th or you can submit them from 6:15-7:00 a.m. on race morning, September 27th.
PRE-RACE EVENT: Friday, September 26th, 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.: Pick up your race packets & explore the grounds of Historic Jamestowne after hours! Speak to Jamestown Rediscovery staff about Jamestown history and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments with a Billsburg Brewery craft beer at the Dale House patio on the James River. You can also submit a hard copy of the race registration form, and payment, at the pre-race event if you have not yet registered.
RACE START TIME: 7:30 AM. Packet pick-up will be available on race morning from 6:15-7:00 a.m., if you do not pick up your packet at the pre-race event on Friday night.
POST-RACE ACTIVITIES: Music, craft beer and refreshments, and awards ceremony at the Dale House Cafe on Jamestown Island, overlooking the James River. All 10K finishers will receive finisher medals.
REGISTRATION: Online registration is available through 11:59 PM on September 26th. After that time, only hardcopy registration forms and payments will be accepted. You can submit registration forms at the pre-race event from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 26th or you can submit them from 6:15-7:00 a.m. on race morning, September 27th.
PRE-RACE EVENT: Friday, September 26th, 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.: Pick up your race packets & explore the grounds of Historic Jamestowne after hours! Speak to Jamestown Rediscovery staff about Jamestown history and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments with a Billsburg Brewery craft beer at the Dale House patio on the James River. You can also submit a hard copy of the race registration form, and payment, at the pre-race event if you have not yet registered.
RACE START TIME: 7:30 AM. Packet pick-up will be available on race morning from 6:15-7:00 a.m., if you do not pick up your packet at the pre-race event on Friday night.
POST-RACE ACTIVITIES: Music, craft beer and refreshments, and awards ceremony at the Dale House Cafe on Jamestown Island, overlooking the James River. All 10K finishers will receive finisher medals.
Location
Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center, 1368 Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, 23185, VA, United States
Democracy Dash 10k at Jamestown Island
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