Democracy Dash 10k at Jamestown Island
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Past event
7:30 AM EDT
Williamsburg, Virginia
$60.00 · 3 races
10km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Democracy Dash 10K on Saturday, September 16, 2023, set against the stunning backdrop of Jamestown Island in Williamsburg, James City. This scenic race begins and ends at the National Park Services Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center, featuring a fast and flat course that is perfect for setting a personal record. Runners will enjoy an out-and-back stretch along the picturesque Colonial Parkway, followed by a beautiful 5-mile loop through the traffic-free roads of Jamestown Island, complete with shaded wooded areas and charming wetlands crossings.
The race kicks off at 7:30 AM, and with a generous time limit of one hour and 45 minutes, participants can relish the historical beauty of the surroundings while pushing themselves to the finish line. Don't miss the pre-race festivities on Friday, September 15, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, where you can pick up your race packet, explore Historic Jamestowne, and enjoy delicious food and craft beer. After crossing the finish line, stick around for music, refreshments, and an awards ceremony at Magnolia at the Dale House Cafe, where every 10K finisher will receive a medal to commemorate their achievement.
The race kicks off at 7:30 AM, and with a generous time limit of one hour and 45 minutes, participants can relish the historical beauty of the surroundings while pushing themselves to the finish line. Don't miss the pre-race festivities on Friday, September 15, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, where you can pick up your race packet, explore Historic Jamestowne, and enjoy delicious food and craft beer. After crossing the finish line, stick around for music, refreshments, and an awards ceremony at Magnolia at the Dale House Cafe, where every 10K finisher will receive a medal to commemorate their achievement.
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Democracy Dash 10k at Jamestown Island - Run
Includes T-Shirt Giveaway
Entries closed7:30 AM EDT
$60.00
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Democracy Dash 10k at Jamestown Island - Walk
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closed7:30 AM EDT
$60.00
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Dem Dash 10k - Virtual Race
VirtualIncludes T-Shirt
Entries closed7:30 AM EDT
$60.00
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/tunnel 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 27th. 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 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27th or you can submit them from 6:00-7:00 a.m. on race morning, September 28th.
PRE-RACE EVENT: Friday, September 27th, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.: Pick up your race packets & explore the grounds of Historic Jamestowne after hours! Speak to archaeologists about the latest discoveries and enjoy Billsburg Brewery craft beer, and food and refreshments from Magnolia at the Dale House. 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 6:00-7:00 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 Magnolia 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 27th. 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 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27th or you can submit them from 6:00-7:00 a.m. on race morning, September 28th.
PRE-RACE EVENT: Friday, September 27th, 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.: Pick up your race packets & explore the grounds of Historic Jamestowne after hours! Speak to archaeologists about the latest discoveries and enjoy Billsburg Brewery craft beer, and food and refreshments from Magnolia at the Dale House. 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 6:00-7:00 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 Magnolia 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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