47th Colonial Half Marathon and 5K

47th Colonial Half Marathon and 5K

Sat February 14, 2026 in Williamsburg, VA 23185 US

The tradition continues, on February 14th, 2026 in Williamsburg, Virginia. Colonial Sports, Inc. invites you to test yourself in this prestigious and historical Half Marathon Run. Are you a Bad Ass Runner or Walker? Prove it! Beat Fortitude Hill!

5K Run & 5K Competitive Walk

Starts at 8:30 AM EST. The 5K Run starts near the intersection of Nassau and Francis Streets adjacent to the Dewitt Wallace Art Museum. Awards include medals for top finishers and age groups. Perks include a swag bag, long sleeve race T, custom finisher medal, beer and pizza ticket, and entertainment.

Mini Half

Starts at 9:30 AM EST. Participants start and finish at the start line. This is not an officially timed race. All finishing participants will receive a long sleeve T-Shirt, Finisher’s Medal, and a free entry pass to the “Post Race Celebration” and complimentary beer.

Half Marathon

Starts at 9:00 AM EST. The Colonial Half Marathon starts near the intersection of Nassau and Francis Streets adjacent to the Dewitt Wallace Art Museum. The time limit for the Half Marathon is 3.5 hours. All finishing participants will receive a long Sleeve Performance T-Shirt, Finisher’s Medal, and a free entry pass to the “Post Race Celebration” complimentary beer and pizza. Awards include cash prizes for top 3 men and women, custom bowls, tiles, and medals for Masters, Grand Masters, and age groups.

Virtual Events

Includes Virtual Half Marathon, Virtual 5K Run/Walk, and Virtual Mini Half. Registration for virtual events ends February 12, 2026.

Donations

Donations can be made to the Daniel G. and Rosemary B. Stimson Track Endowment at W&M or Heroes on the Water (HOW) Tidewater chapter.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://colonialsportswilliamsburg.com.

Accommodations

Kingsmill Resort and Williamsburg Lodge offer accommodations.

Packet Pick-up

Race Day Packet Pick Up will be in the party tent near the Start Line from 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM on Nassau St. (326 West Francis St.).

Parking

Recommended parking includes Colonial Williamsburg parking lot P6, Prince George St. parking garage, and College of William and Mary's Power Plant Parking Lot.