Jamestown Open Water Festival
- Date Sat 30th May 2026 - Sun 31st May 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Williamsburg, Virginia
- Price $91.10
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the Jamestown Open Water Festival, taking place on May 30-31, 2026, at the stunning Jamestown Beach Event Park in Williamsburg, Virginia! This exciting event features a variety of race distances for swimmers of all ages and skill levels, including a 5K Swim Race, a One Mile Splash, and a Half Mile Race. The festivities kick off on Saturday, May 30th, with races starting as early as 10 AM, followed by more thrilling events throughout the day. Sunday continues the excitement with races beginning at 11 AM.
Participants can register for multiple events, with fees including a swim cap and event T-shirt, while awards will be presented to the top finishers in each category. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or a first-time participant, the Jamestown Open Water Festival promises to be a fun and memorable experience for everyone involved! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to dive into the spirit of competition and community in beautiful Williamsburg!
Participants can register for multiple events, with fees including a swim cap and event T-shirt, while awards will be presented to the top finishers in each category. Whether you're a seasoned swimmer or a first-time participant, the Jamestown Open Water Festival promises to be a fun and memorable experience for everyone involved! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to dive into the spirit of competition and community in beautiful Williamsburg!
Organiser's Description
DATES: MAY 30-31, 2026 (NOTE: THIS IS THE NEW DATE WHICH WAS RESCHEDULED FROM 9/27-9/28)
ADDRESS: Jamestown Beach Event Park, 2205 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
START/FINISH: Details of racecourse with landmarks will be available at check-in.
PARKING: Parking at Jamestown Beach Event Park is $10.00 per vehicle. The option for pre-paid parking tickets are available with online registration for $5.00 per vehicle. This option is available during the registration process or anyone (competing or not) is able to purchase a stand alone pass within the registration store [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/VA/Williamsburg/JamestownOpenWaterFestival]. Anyone who pre-pays for parking will be put on the pre-paid list at the guard shack.
TIME OF FIRST EVENT: Saturday 10am, Sunday 11am
COURSE: The racecourse will consist of a mile loop marked with large colored buoys. There will be an in water start at the start/finish line. Finish Banner marks finish line. A video based timing system will be used.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 30TH, 2026
* 5K Swim Race Open to All Ages
* Registration 9:00am to 9:45am
* Race Starts at 10:00am
* One Mile Splash / One Mile Dash Open to All Ages
* Registration 10:45am to 11:30am
* Race Starts at 12:00pm (noon)
* The Great Knockout -Open to All Ages
* Registration 1:00pm to 1:45pm
* Race Starts at 2:00pm
SUNDAY, MAY 31ST, 2026
* Half Mile Race Open to 9& Under
* Registration 10:00am to 10:45am
* Race Starts at 11:00am
* One Mile Race - Open to All Ages
* Registration 10:30am to 11:45am
* Race Starts at 12:00pm
* Half Mile Splash / Half Mile Dash Open to All Ages
* Registration 12:30pm to 1:15pm
* Race Starts at 1:30pm
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
* Individuals are encouraged to use this page for registration.
* You are permitted to register multiple participants under the same transaction.
* Teams can request a coupon code which would permit either individuals on a team to register without having to pay at that time or a coach can enter all of their athletes and then be sent a single invoice or the entry fee would be payable at check-in.
* Large Teams can request a preformatted spreadsheet to complete their entries. This option would bypass the online platform and allow for a team leader to enter all information on the spreadsheet. Please contact the meet director if you are interested in this option.
REGISTRATION FEES
Fee for one individual event............................$ 85.00
Two Events .....................................................$ 100.00
Three Events...................................................$110.00
(Fees include registration: swim cap, and event T-Shirt)
*** Note: discount applied at check-out. You must register for multiple events during the same transaction in order to receive the discount.
AWARDS:
5K Open Water Swim Winners: Top Male and Female: Backpacks and Plaques.
All Other Events will be Awarded 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Plaques
AGE DIVISIONS:
1/2 Mile: 9 & Under Only
1 Mile: 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & Over
5K: 11 & Under, 12-13, 14-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & Over
Half Mile Splash / Half Mile Dash: 9 & Under, 10-11, 12-13, 14-17, 18 & Over
One Mile Splash / One Mile Dash: 12 & Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30 & Over
The Great Knockout: 1,500, 1,000, 500 with 15 minute break between and after the 1,500 we
will drop down to 20 swimmer, after the 1,000 we will drop down to 10 swimmers.
Note: Age on May 30th, 2026 will determine age for the entire meet.
VOLUNTEERING
Anyone wishing to help with registration check-in, body marking, on the water drink station, event check-in, water safety personnel or first aid station, please contact Doug Fonder at [email protected]
ADDRESS: Jamestown Beach Event Park, 2205 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
START/FINISH: Details of racecourse with landmarks will be available at check-in.
PARKING: Parking at Jamestown Beach Event Park is $10.00 per vehicle. The option for pre-paid parking tickets are available with online registration for $5.00 per vehicle. This option is available during the registration process or anyone (competing or not) is able to purchase a stand alone pass within the registration store [https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/VA/Williamsburg/JamestownOpenWaterFestival]. Anyone who pre-pays for parking will be put on the pre-paid list at the guard shack.
TIME OF FIRST EVENT: Saturday 10am, Sunday 11am
COURSE: The racecourse will consist of a mile loop marked with large colored buoys. There will be an in water start at the start/finish line. Finish Banner marks finish line. A video based timing system will be used.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, MAY 30TH, 2026
* 5K Swim Race Open to All Ages
* Registration 9:00am to 9:45am
* Race Starts at 10:00am
* One Mile Splash / One Mile Dash Open to All Ages
* Registration 10:45am to 11:30am
* Race Starts at 12:00pm (noon)
* The Great Knockout -Open to All Ages
* Registration 1:00pm to 1:45pm
* Race Starts at 2:00pm
SUNDAY, MAY 31ST, 2026
* Half Mile Race Open to 9& Under
* Registration 10:00am to 10:45am
* Race Starts at 11:00am
* One Mile Race - Open to All Ages
* Registration 10:30am to 11:45am
* Race Starts at 12:00pm
* Half Mile Splash / Half Mile Dash Open to All Ages
* Registration 12:30pm to 1:15pm
* Race Starts at 1:30pm
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
* Individuals are encouraged to use this page for registration.
* You are permitted to register multiple participants under the same transaction.
* Teams can request a coupon code which would permit either individuals on a team to register without having to pay at that time or a coach can enter all of their athletes and then be sent a single invoice or the entry fee would be payable at check-in.
* Large Teams can request a preformatted spreadsheet to complete their entries. This option would bypass the online platform and allow for a team leader to enter all information on the spreadsheet. Please contact the meet director if you are interested in this option.
REGISTRATION FEES
Fee for one individual event............................$ 85.00
Two Events .....................................................$ 100.00
Three Events...................................................$110.00
(Fees include registration: swim cap, and event T-Shirt)
*** Note: discount applied at check-out. You must register for multiple events during the same transaction in order to receive the discount.
AWARDS:
5K Open Water Swim Winners: Top Male and Female: Backpacks and Plaques.
All Other Events will be Awarded 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Plaques
AGE DIVISIONS:
1/2 Mile: 9 & Under Only
1 Mile: 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & Over
5K: 11 & Under, 12-13, 14-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & Over
Half Mile Splash / Half Mile Dash: 9 & Under, 10-11, 12-13, 14-17, 18 & Over
One Mile Splash / One Mile Dash: 12 & Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30 & Over
The Great Knockout: 1,500, 1,000, 500 with 15 minute break between and after the 1,500 we
will drop down to 20 swimmer, after the 1,000 we will drop down to 10 swimmers.
Note: Age on May 30th, 2026 will determine age for the entire meet.
VOLUNTEERING
Anyone wishing to help with registration check-in, body marking, on the water drink station, event check-in, water safety personnel or first aid station, please contact Doug Fonder at [email protected]
Races
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5K Swim Race
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$91.10
-
One Mile Splash / One Mile Dash
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$91.10
-
The Great Knockout
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th May 2026 (2:00PM EDT)
$91.10
1,500, 1,000, 500 with 15 minute break between and after the 1,500 we will drop down to 20 swimmer, after the 1,000 we will drop down to 10 swimmers. -
Half Mile Race
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 31st May 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$91.10
-
One Mile Race
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 31st May 2026 (12:00PM EDT)
$91.10
-
Half Mile Splash / Half Mile Dash
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 31st May 2026 (1:30PM EDT)
$91.10
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Location
2205 Jamestown Road, Jamestown Beach Event Park, Williamsburg, 23185, VA, United States
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