The Jamestown Half Marathon, Virginia Company 5K and Discovery Mile
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Distance
- Jamestown Half Marathon · Virginia Company 5K · Discovery Mile & more
From the Organizer
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 (guaranteed race T in the requested size if registered by Oct 8th), 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 for those looking to take their fitness to the next level.
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.
5K Competitive Walk: Top three male and female Overall.
Discovery Mile: Non timed fun event.
Your participation benefits Literacy for Life, one of the area’s 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.
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Jamestown Half Marathon, Virginia Company 5K and Discovery Mile?
- The Jamestown Half Marathon, Virginia Company 5K and Discovery Mile is a running event held in Williamsburg, VA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is The Jamestown Half Marathon, Virginia Company 5K and Discovery Mile?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in Williamsburg, VA at 2205 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Jamestown Half Marathon, Virginia Company 5K and Discovery Mile?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
The Jamestown Half Marathon, Virginia Company 5K and Discovery Mile
Oct 24, 2026