17th Annual Williamsburg Landing 5k Run/Walk for The Arc 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Williamsburg, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $55
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN-PERSON One Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $55 | – |
| IN-PERSON 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $55 | – |
| VIRTUAL One Mile Fun Run (at a time and location of your choice)Virtual | Kids | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $55 | – |
| VIRTUAL 5k Run/Walk (at a time and location of your choice)Virtual | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $55 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $55 until Sep 30.
Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $55, entry is about 57 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Williamsburg runs 35:18, about 11:22 a mile, based on 20 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:18 and men in 32:03.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the IN-PERSON One Mile Fun Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
3000 The Mall, Williamsburg, VA 23185
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results for 17th Annual Williamsburg Landing 5k Run/Walk for The Arc. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 17th Annual Williamsburg Landing 5k Run/Walk for The Arc?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:32 or better, the top quarter in 29:20, and half the field in 41:58; the last tenth came in after 1:01:31.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:43 | 18:37 |
| 20-29 | 32:54 | 23:35 |
| 30-39 | 28:47 | 24:45 |
| 40-49 | 33:49 | 23:09 |
| 50-59 | 32:49 | 43:55 |
| 60-69 | 49:35 | 31:47 |
| 70+ | 51:38 | 49:06 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 135 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
17th Annual Williamsburg Landing 5k Run/Walk for The Arc 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 85 to 200 finishers, and the median time dropped from 46:42 to 41:58.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 200 (+35%) | 41:58 | under 23:32 | 17:24 |
| 2024 | 148 (+59%) | 53:51 | under 29:09 | 19:09 |
| 2023 | 93 (+9%) | 48:19 | under 25:27 | 19:35 |
| 2022 | 85 | 46:42 | under 26:31 | 21:26 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:20, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 3000 The Mall, Williamsburg, VA 23185Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- T-shirt; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Nov 5, 2022), 2019 (Oct 5, 2019)
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Quick answers
- When is 17th Annual Williamsburg Landing 5k Run/Walk for The Arc?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $55 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $55, entry is about 57 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 200 runners finished the IN-PERSON 5k Run/Walk; the median finish was 41:58 and the winner ran 17:24.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:20, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 3000 The Mall, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
From the organizers
Mark your calendars for the 17th Annual Williamsburg Landing 5k Run/Walk for The Arc!
This year marks the 50th year The Arc of Greater Williamsburg has proudly served adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Williamsburg community. The Arc's support services provide educational, vocational, health and wellness, life skills, cultural, social, and recreational programs. In addition, we provide much needed respite for families and caregivers. Your participation in this event helps make that possible! 100% of event proceeds benefit The Arc of Greater Williamsburg's mission to improve the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community. We invite you to visit our website at www.thearcgw.org for more information about The Arc!
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