New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Williamsburg, VA (01)
- Date Sat 3rd January 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Williamsburg, Virginia
- Price $33.80 - $70.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Kick off the new year with an exhilarating day of running at the New Year 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon event in beautiful Williamsburg, VA! On Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, participants can test their endurance and enjoy the festive atmosphere in James City. The race begins at 8:30 AM, with packet pickup starting 30 minutes prior, so be sure to arrive early for a smooth start.
Choose your challenge: the 5K course features a scenic out-and-back route, perfect for both beginners and seasoned runners, while the 10K takes on the same route twice for a more intense experience. For those ready to tackle the distance, the Half Marathon consists of four loops of the out-and-back course. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, there’s plenty of time to enjoy the journey! All finishers will earn a medal, and participants are encouraged to dress in their best costumes for a chance to win awards. Join fellow running enthusiasts in welcoming the new year with fitness and fun!
Choose your challenge: the 5K course features a scenic out-and-back route, perfect for both beginners and seasoned runners, while the 10K takes on the same route twice for a more intense experience. For those ready to tackle the distance, the Half Marathon consists of four loops of the out-and-back course. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, there’s plenty of time to enjoy the journey! All finishers will earn a medal, and participants are encouraged to dress in their best costumes for a chance to win awards. Join fellow running enthusiasts in welcoming the new year with fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
RACE INFORMATION
The race starts at 8:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The start location has changed.
Park at the Lois Hornsby Middle School.
5K & 10K (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6645699747
The course is an out-and-back (3.11M)
The 5K does the out-and-back one time.
The 10K does the out-and-back two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6645699496
The course is an out-and-back (3.28M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
SHIRT AND GEAR SHOP
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
BEST COSTUME
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
SERIES POINTS
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
AWARDS
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US ROAD RUNNING
https://usroadrunning.com [https://usroadrunning.com/]
The race starts at 8:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The start location has changed.
Park at the Lois Hornsby Middle School.
5K & 10K (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6645699747
The course is an out-and-back (3.11M)
The 5K does the out-and-back one time.
The 10K does the out-and-back two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6645699496
The course is an out-and-back (3.28M).
The Half Marathon does the out-and-back four times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
SHIRT AND GEAR SHOP
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
BEST COSTUME
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
SERIES POINTS
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
AWARDS
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US ROAD RUNNING
https://usroadrunning.com [https://usroadrunning.com/]
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