Olde Towne's "Stride for Wellness" CARTER'S GROVE 10K & 5K
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Distance
- 10K RUN · 10K RACE WALK · 5K WALK & RUN & more
From the Organizer
Join us for a 10K and a 5K run along the Carter's Grove Country Road Course. Surpass your personal best while helping Olde Towne assure access to quality health and wellness care to the residents and workforce of the greater Williamsburg community. This challenging run is on the old Carters Grove Country Road which is a paved trail. This will be a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix event (10K), and is on a USATF-certified course (10K & 5K). Or participate in the 1 Mile Health Hike Fun Run, free for those under 10.
LOCATION: 101 Mount's Bay Rd, Williamsburg VA 23185 (James City County Government Complex). Runner check-in and same day registration begins at 7:45am. Parking available on location. Run Course Map
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: There is a $5 discount if registered by September 30, 2026 at 11:59pm. All registered runners will receive an event T-shirt, but size is only guaranteed to those who register by October 14, 2025, at 11:59pm. Online registrations will be closed on November 6, 2026 at 12:00pm. On the day of the event in-person registration will be open at 7:45 am, and there will be $5 price increase.
PACKET PICK UP: will be available at Olde Towne Medical & Dental Center (5249 Olde Towne Road, Williamsburg VA 23188) on November 6, 2026 from 12pm-5pm and can also be picked up the morning of race day beginning at 7:45.
Medals: will be given to the top 3 overall men and women in the 10K run, top 3 men and women for the 10K race walk, best time (men and women) in all age groups for the 10K, (14-and-under through 75-and-over), top 3 men and women overall in the 5K run/walk, and top girl and boy in the Health Hike.
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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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Olde Towne's "Stride for Wellness" CARTER'S GROVE 10K & 5K?
- Olde Towne's "Stride for Wellness" CARTER'S GROVE 10K & 5K is a running event held in Williamsburg, VA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Olde Towne's "Stride for Wellness" CARTER'S GROVE 10K & 5K?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Williamsburg, VA at 101 Mounts Bay Road, Williamsburg, VA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Olde Towne's "Stride for Wellness" CARTER'S GROVE 10K & 5K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Olde Towne's "Stride for Wellness" CARTER'S GROVE 10K & 5K
Nov 7, 2026