Virginia Regional Ballet 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run

Saturday, May 4, 2024 Past event

8:30 AM EDT

Williamsburg, Virginia

$22.20–$38.10 · 3 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us on Saturday, May 4, 2024, for the vibrant Virginia Regional Ballet 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run, taking place in the scenic First Colony neighborhood of Williamsburg, James City. This exciting event kicks off at 8:00 a.m. with the family-friendly 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, followed by the main 5K race starting at 8:30 a.m. Runners and walkers alike can enjoy a beautiful counterclockwise loop surrounded by lush trees while contributing to a wonderful cause.

This is the 9th annual event, proudly part of the Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix, aimed at raising funds for a live orchestra to accompany the Virginia Regional Ballet's annual Nutcracker performance at the Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News this coming December. Participants can look forward to a fun and festive atmosphere with awards and refreshments awaiting them at the First Colony Pavilion after the races. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event that combines fitness, family fun, and support for the arts!

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May 17, 2025

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Races

VRB 1 Mile Fun Run

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

8:00 AM EDT

$22.20

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VRB 5k Run

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

8:30 AM EDT

$38.10

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VRB 5k Walk

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

8:30 AM EDT

$38.10

Entries closed

Organiser's description

Virginia Regional Ballet, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and the Colonial Road Runners announce the 9th annual 5K in Williamsburg, on a counterclockwise loop of the beautiful tree-lined First Colony neighborhood, 125 Pasbehegh Drive. This is a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix Event. The purpose of this popular event is to raise funds for a live orchestra for Virginia Regional Ballets annual Nutcracker ballet at Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News, in December 2024. The family-friendly 5K event begins at 8:00 a.m. with a 1 mile Fun Run/Walk, and at 8:30 a.m. the 5K begins, with awards and refreshments following in the First Colony Pavilion.