Run for the Stacks
Run for the Stacks is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Williamsburg, VA, with entry fees from $20 to $40.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (29 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Lace up your running shoes for the first ever Race for the Stacks 5k, and Short Stack 1 Mile Fun Run. Hosted by Visit Williamsburg as part of the second annual Williamsburg Pancake Festival, the Race for the Stacks 5k is an official CRR Grand Prix race. The course will start along the Colonial Parkway by the Jamestown Settlement and is a scenic and fast run into Jamestown Island and back. Come to race, run, or have some fun. Dress up in your PJ's or as your favorite breakfast staple! Special awards and prizes for themed participants! After the race celebrate your finish at Billsburg Brewery for post-race treats, drinks, and some fun!
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
78°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Williamsburg 2 N, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Williamsburg, VA
City 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
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run for the Stacks, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
29
Days to train
- Race
- Run for the Stacks
- Date
- September 26, 2026
Want more races like this?
Enter your email and we'll send more your way.
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Running races near Williamsburg, VA
5th Annual Pints And Paws 5K and 1 Mile Run Walk and Pup Strut
1 Mile · 5K · From $25 · 2070 Jamestown Rd
Less than a mile away
8th Annual Weighted Angels 5k Run & Walk
1 Mile · 5K · From $15 · Billsburg Brewery
4 miles away
17th Annual Williamsburg Landing 5k Run/Walk for The Arc
1 Mile · 5K · From $40 · 3000 The Mall
4 miles away
The Jamestown Half Marathon, Virginia Company 5K and Discovery Mile
1 Mile · 5K · Half Marathon · From $30 · 2205 Jamestown Rd.
Less than a mile away
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Run for the Stacks?
When and where is the Run for the Stacks?
How do I register for the Run for the Stacks?
Run for the Stacks
Sep 26, 2026