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 November 7th for a 10K, 5K, or fun 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 15, 2026, 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: given to the top 3 overall in men's and women's 10K; top 3 overall in men's and women's 10K race walk; best time in men's and women's in all age groups for the 10K (14-and-under through 75-and-over); top 3 overall in men's and women's 5K run/walk, and best time in boys and girls Healthy Hike.
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
64°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
30%
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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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Olde Towne's "Stride for Wellness" CARTER'S GROVE 10K & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Olde Towne's "Stride for Wellness" CARTER'S GROVE 10K & 5K
- Date
- November 7, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
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 race held in Williamsburg, Virginia on November 7, 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 Olde Towne's "Stride for Wellness" CARTER'S GROVE 10K & 5K?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Williamsburg, Virginia at 101 Mounts Bay Road, Williamsburg, VA. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Olde Towne's "Stride for Wellness" CARTER'S GROVE 10K & 5K
Nov 7, 2026