The Jamestown Half Marathon, Virginia Company 5K and Discovery Mile
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Williamsburg, Virginia
- Price $32.80 - $91.10
- Races 7 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Jamestown Half Marathon, Virginia Company 5K, and Discovery Mile on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the historic city of Williamsburg, James City. This exciting event celebrates the beginnings of America with a scenic 13.1-mile course that winds through the iconic Jamestown Settlement, circles Jamestown Island, and traverses the picturesque Greensprings and Virginia Capital Trail. Runners of all levels are invited to experience this flat, picturesque route where history and personal achievement collide!
Participants can also enjoy the Virginia Company 5K and the fun, non-timed Discovery Mile, perfect for families and casual walkers. Every runner and walker will receive a custom race T-shirt, a finisher medal, a swag bag, and after-race refreshments, including complimentary beer for those aged 21 and over. With awards for the top finishers across various categories and a lively DJ providing entertainment, the Jamestown Half Marathon promises a memorable day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit. Plus, your participation benefits Literacy for Life, empowering adults with essential skills since 1975. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your mark in a historic setting!
Participants can also enjoy the Virginia Company 5K and the fun, non-timed Discovery Mile, perfect for families and casual walkers. Every runner and walker will receive a custom race T-shirt, a finisher medal, a swag bag, and after-race refreshments, including complimentary beer for those aged 21 and over. With awards for the top finishers across various categories and a lively DJ providing entertainment, the Jamestown Half Marathon promises a memorable day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit. Plus, your participation benefits Literacy for Life, empowering adults with essential skills since 1975. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your mark in a historic setting!
Organiser's Description
The Jamestown Half Marathon is a 13.1 mile Course commemorating the beginning of America. The race starts and finishes in the vicinity of the Amblers House (Vermillion Building) 2205 Jamestown Rd 23185. The Jamestown Half Marathon follows a uniquely American course, winding through
Jamestown Settlement, circling Jamestown Island, and traversing the Greensprings and Virginia Capital Trail. This flat, scenic course is where America began. Your every footfall will echo with the steps of those that came before and give you the chance to make your own history.
Perks: All runners and walkers receive a beautiful custom race T, custom finisher medal ( participants must finish to receive), Swag Bag, After race refreshments and complimentary beer ( must be 21 or older to receive). Dj and music for entertainment. .
The Jamestown Half Marathon run is a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix and a Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix race. The Jamestown Half Marathon Ruck is new for 2025..
Awards are given to:
Half Marathon: the Top 3 male and female overall, top male and female Masters, Top male and female Grand Masters, the top three male and female in the following age groups; 15 and under, 16-19, and then 5 yr age groups starting at 20-24 through 80 and over. Top male and female in the Ruck Division.
5K: Top three male and female overall, top male and female Masters, Top male and female Grand Masters, top three male and female in the following age groups; 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12,13 -15, 16-19, and then 5 yr age groups starting at 20-24 through 80 and over. Top three male and female Overall, top male and female Masters in the Competitive Walk
Discovery Mile: Non timed fun event.
Your participation benefits Literacy for Life, one of the areas most established and impactful nonprofit agencies. Since 1975, Literacy for Life has empowered adults by building foundational skills for success in life and work. At the Jamestown Half Marathon, as you strive toward your personal running goals, you will be supporting others who are striving toward educational and work goals that will benefit themselves, their families, and our community.
Jamestown Settlement, circling Jamestown Island, and traversing the Greensprings and Virginia Capital Trail. This flat, scenic course is where America began. Your every footfall will echo with the steps of those that came before and give you the chance to make your own history.
Perks: All runners and walkers receive a beautiful custom race T, custom finisher medal ( participants must finish to receive), Swag Bag, After race refreshments and complimentary beer ( must be 21 or older to receive). Dj and music for entertainment. .
The Jamestown Half Marathon run is a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix and a Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix race. The Jamestown Half Marathon Ruck is new for 2025..
Awards are given to:
Half Marathon: the Top 3 male and female overall, top male and female Masters, Top male and female Grand Masters, the top three male and female in the following age groups; 15 and under, 16-19, and then 5 yr age groups starting at 20-24 through 80 and over. Top male and female in the Ruck Division.
5K: Top three male and female overall, top male and female Masters, Top male and female Grand Masters, top three male and female in the following age groups; 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12,13 -15, 16-19, and then 5 yr age groups starting at 20-24 through 80 and over. Top three male and female Overall, top male and female Masters in the Competitive Walk
Discovery Mile: Non timed fun event.
Your participation benefits Literacy for Life, one of the areas most established and impactful nonprofit agencies. Since 1975, Literacy for Life has empowered adults by building foundational skills for success in life and work. At the Jamestown Half Marathon, as you strive toward your personal running goals, you will be supporting others who are striving toward educational and work goals that will benefit themselves, their families, and our community.
Races
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Jamestown Half Marathon
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$85.80
A Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix event. A Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix event A flat, fast course that goes through America's beginning. All runners and walkers receive a beautiful custom race T, custom finisher medal ( participants must finish to receive), Swag Bag, After race refreshments and complimentary beer ( must be 21 or older to receive). Dj and music for entertainment. This is a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix Race. This is a chip timed race and awards are by chip time. Half Marathon: the Top 3 male and female overall, top male and female Masters, Top male and female Grand Masters, the top three male and female in the following age groups; 15 and under, 16-19, and then 5 yr age groups starting at 20-24 through 80 and over. -
Virginia Company 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.40
A flat, fast course that goes through America's beginning. All runners and walkers receive a beautiful custom race T, custom finisher medal ( participants must finish to receive), Swag Bag, After race refreshments and complimentary beer ( must be 21 or older to receive). Dj and music for entertainment. This is a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix Race This is a chip timed race and awards are by chip time. Awards: the Top 3 male and female overall, top male and female Masters, Top male and female Grand Masters, the top three male and female in the following age groups; 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, and then 5 yr age groups starting at 20-24 through 80 and over. Top three male and female overall, top male and female Masters in the Competitive Walk -
Discovery Mile
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$32.80
A non timed fun event, designed to intrigue the younger mind and foster their discovery about America's beginning. -
Jamestown Half Marathon Ruck Run Walk
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$85.80
A Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix race This is a 13.1 mile Ruck run/walk. Participants under 150 LBs must wear a 10 LB Ruck. Participants over 150 Lbs must wear a 20 Lbs Ruck Awards are given to the Top male and female finishers. -
Virginia Company 5K Competitive Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$43.40
This is a Competitive Walk. Participants must keep one foot on the ground at all times. No running allowed! This is a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix race. Awards are given to the Top three overall male and female finishers and the top male and female Masters -
Virtual Jamestown Half Marathon
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$91.10
A virtual race is one in which you can run any 13.1 course at your convenience. Virtual participants are not eligible for awards, nor does their participation qualify for the CRR grand Prix or Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix. All Virtual participants will receive a Swag bag, Finisher medal and race T. You will be able to post your finish time in Runsignup. Swag bags, Finisher Medals and Race T can be shipped for a $9.00 fee or picked up at Colonial Sports on 10/28/23. Please complete your event by Nov 1, 2023 -
Virtual Virginia Company 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
$48.70
A virtual race is one in which you can run any 5K course at your convenience. Virtual participants are not eligible for awards, nor does their participation qualify for the CRR grand Prix or Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix. All Virtual participants will receive a Swag bag, Finisher medal and race T. You will be able to post your finish time in Runsignup. Swag bags, Finisher Medals and Race T can be shipped for a $9.00 fee or picked up at Colonial Sports on 10/28/23. Please complete your event by Nov 1, 2023
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