Get Out and Play 5k
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Williamsburg, Virginia
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the inaugural Get Out and Play 5K on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in beautiful Williamsburg, Virginia! This exciting event is exclusively for employees of James City County and their families, promoting health and wellness in a vibrant community atmosphere. The race kicks off at 9 a.m. at Jamestown High School, with check-in beginning at 8 a.m. Participants will enjoy a scenic 3.1-mile course along the Greensprings Interpretive Trail, featuring a mostly flat, unpaved path that provides a perfect setting for both runners and walkers of all levels.
Join us for a morning filled with energy and camaraderie as you navigate the picturesque trail, complete with bridges and breathtaking views. With amenities such as pre-race stretching, official timing, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments, this event promises to be a memorable experience for all. Strollers and leashed pets are welcome, making it a family-friendly outing. Don’t miss out on the chance to engage with fellow employees and celebrate wellness together! Remember, advance registration is required, so mark your calendars and prepare to get moving on November 7!
Join us for a morning filled with energy and camaraderie as you navigate the picturesque trail, complete with bridges and breathtaking views. With amenities such as pre-race stretching, official timing, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments, this event promises to be a memorable experience for all. Strollers and leashed pets are welcome, making it a family-friendly outing. Don’t miss out on the chance to engage with fellow employees and celebrate wellness together! Remember, advance registration is required, so mark your calendars and prepare to get moving on November 7!
Organiser's Description
THIS IS A WORKING TOWARDS WELLNESS EVENT FOR EMPLOYEES OF JAMES CITY COUNTY AND THEIR FAMILIES! PLEASE ONLY REGISTER IF YOU ARE AN EMPLOYEE OR RELATED TO AN EMPLOYEE- THANK YOU!
GET OUT AND PLAY 5K
JOIN US FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL GET OUT AND PLAY 5K FOR JAMES CITY COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES! This free event welcomes runners and walkers of all paces. Advance registration is required.
DATE: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
CHECK-IN BEGINS: 8 a.m.
RACE STARTS: 9 a.m.
EVENT TIME: 911 a.m.
LOCATION: Jamestown High School, 3751 John Tyler Hwy., Williamsburg, VA 23185
THE 3.1-MILE COURSE FOLLOWS THE GREENSPRINGS INTERPRETIVE TRAIL, starting and finishing at Jamestown High School. Its a mostly flat, unpaved path with a firm, gravel-like surface, a few bridges and scenic views. Parking at Jamestown High School and portable toilets will be available.
The course will be open until 10:15 a.m., allowing approximately 24 minutes per mile to finish. The event includes pre-race stretching, a marked course, a water stop, official timing, finisher medals and post-race refreshments. Stay afterward for raffle prizes and fun!
Whether you run or walk, choose a pace that gives you a healthy challenge. The goal is to get moving, enjoy the trail and feel good about finishing!
Strollers and leashed pets are welcome. The trail will remain open to the public during the event, so please be courteous to other trail users.
The JCC Working Towards Wellness program and Happy Cat Fitness coordinate this event to support employee health and well-being. For questions about training for the 5K or joining a local hiking group, contact Ellen Alexander, coach and owner of Happy Cat Fitness, at ultraellen@gmail.com.
If inclement weather is forecast for race morning, the event will be canceled. WE WILL NOTIFY REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS BY EMAIL BY 3 P.M. FRIDAY, NOV. 6.
GET OUT AND PLAY 5K
JOIN US FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL GET OUT AND PLAY 5K FOR JAMES CITY COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES! This free event welcomes runners and walkers of all paces. Advance registration is required.
DATE: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
CHECK-IN BEGINS: 8 a.m.
RACE STARTS: 9 a.m.
EVENT TIME: 911 a.m.
LOCATION: Jamestown High School, 3751 John Tyler Hwy., Williamsburg, VA 23185
THE 3.1-MILE COURSE FOLLOWS THE GREENSPRINGS INTERPRETIVE TRAIL, starting and finishing at Jamestown High School. Its a mostly flat, unpaved path with a firm, gravel-like surface, a few bridges and scenic views. Parking at Jamestown High School and portable toilets will be available.
The course will be open until 10:15 a.m., allowing approximately 24 minutes per mile to finish. The event includes pre-race stretching, a marked course, a water stop, official timing, finisher medals and post-race refreshments. Stay afterward for raffle prizes and fun!
Whether you run or walk, choose a pace that gives you a healthy challenge. The goal is to get moving, enjoy the trail and feel good about finishing!
Strollers and leashed pets are welcome. The trail will remain open to the public during the event, so please be courteous to other trail users.
The JCC Working Towards Wellness program and Happy Cat Fitness coordinate this event to support employee health and well-being. For questions about training for the 5K or joining a local hiking group, contact Ellen Alexander, coach and owner of Happy Cat Fitness, at ultraellen@gmail.com.
If inclement weather is forecast for race morning, the event will be canceled. WE WILL NOTIFY REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS BY EMAIL BY 3 P.M. FRIDAY, NOV. 6.
Races
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Get Out and Play 5k
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
Free
This event is for James City County employees and families only!
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3751 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg, 23185, VA, United States
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