How hilly is the Colonial Half Marathon and 5K (Williamsburg)?
The Colonial Half Marathon and 5K (Williamsburg) is described as gently rolling.
Colonial Half Marathon and 5K (Williamsburg) Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Colonial Half Marathon and 5K (Williamsburg) Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:57/km
- Evidence depth
- 34 verified facts
3:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Colonial Half Marathon and 5K (Williamsburg) Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- Historic, Waterfront, Countryside, City
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Colonial Half Marathon and 5K (Williamsburg) route go?
The Colonial Half Marathon and 5K (Williamsburg) route starts at Nassau Street near the intersection of Nassau and Francis Streets, adjacent to the DeWitt Wallace Art Museum in Colonial Williamsburg (326 West Francis St. Williamsburg, VA 23185) and finishes at Nassau Street near the start, finishing up Fortitude Hill. Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Governor's Palace (Governor's mansion), Capitol Building, Duke of Gloucester Street, Armory and Carter's Grove Country Road. Course winds through the historic district of Colonial Williamsburg via Nassau St, Prince George St, Scotland St, Nicholson St, Waller St and Duke of Gloucester St, then heads out along Carter's Grove Country Road before returning via Newport Ave and finishing up Fortitude Hill.
Race character
Scenery
- Historic
- Waterfront
- Countryside
- City
Atmosphere
- Community
- Destination
- Scenic Tour
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 3.5 hours (210 minutes)
- Qualification status
- No qualifying standard; open road half marathon.
Race day logistics
- Expo / packet pickup
- No expo; packet pickup is on race day, approximately 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the party tent near the start line.
- Medal
- Custom finisher medal awarded to all half marathon finishers.
- Finisher tee
- Long-sleeve performance t-shirt included with half marathon entry.
Access and course status
- Start
- Nassau Street near the intersection of Nassau and Francis Streets, adjacent to the DeWitt Wallace Art Museum in Colonial Williamsburg (326 West Francis St., Williamsburg, VA 23185).
- Finish
- Nassau Street near the start, finishing up Fortitude Hill.
- Spectator friendliness
- high
Course facts
- Course type
- Out And Back
- Landmarks
- Governor's Palace (Governor's mansion), Capitol Building, Duke of Gloucester Street, Armory, Carter's Grove Country Road, Fortitude Hill, DeWitt Wallace Art Museum
- Notable features
- Post-race celebration with complimentary beer and pizza for participants
- 5K participants receive a swag bag
- Additional categories offered alongside the standard events: Half Marathon Ruck (run/walk), 5K Competitive Walk, a Mini Half (1.31 miles), and virtual options
- Course winds through the historic district of Colonial Williamsburg via Nassau St, Prince George St, Scotland St, Nicholson St, Waller St and Duke of Gloucester St, then heads out along Carter's Grove Country Road before returning via Newport Ave and finishing up Fortitude Hill