Christmas Town Dash
- Date
- December 6, 2026
- Distance
- Christmas Town Dash 8K · Christmas Town Dash 8K- Competitive Race Walker · Dasher 1/2 Mile
From the Organizer
Get ready for the best holiday run of the season as you tour through Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s Christmas Town. Enjoy the sites, smells and sounds of Christmas during this festive 8K run. Grab your family and friends for a morning that won't disappoint! What could be better than crossing that finish line with a high five from Mrs. and Santa Claus?
Registration will include:
Long sleeve technical running shirt
Custom finisher medal that doubles as a tree ornament
FREE Christmas Town 2026 ticket
Discounted single day ticket to Busch Gardens (Spring season 2027)
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
55°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Williamsburg 2 N, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Williamsburg, VA
Elevation
70 ft
Nearest Airport
PHF
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Christmas Town Dash, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
181
Days to train
- Race
- Christmas Town Dash
- Date
- December 6, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Christmas Town Dash?
- Christmas Town Dash is a running race held in Williamsburg, Virginia on December 6, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Christmas Town Dash?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026 in Williamsburg, Virginia at 1 Busch Gardens Way, Williamsburg, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Christmas Town Dash?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Christmas Town Dash
Dec 6, 2026