Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pick-up
No Early 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.).
48th Colonial Half Marathon and 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 13, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Williamsburg, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Competitive Walk | 5K | Feb 13, 20278:30 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | 75 |
| 5K Run | 5K | Feb 13, 20278:30 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | 300 |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Feb 13, 20279:00 AM | $70$75 after Oct 1, 2026 | 700 |
| Half Marathon Ruck Run/walk | Half Marathon | Feb 13, 20279:00 AM | $70$75 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Mini Half | Other | Feb 13, 20279:30 AM | $20$25 after Oct 1, 2026 | 100 |
| Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual | 5K | Feb 13, 20278:30 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Feb 13, 20279:00 AM | $70$75 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual Mini HalfVirtual | Other | Feb 13, 20279:30 AM | $20$25 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Competitive Walk and 5K Run: $35 until Sep 30, then $40 until Oct 31, then $45 until Nov 30, then $50 until Dec 31, then $55 until Jan 31, then $60 until Feb 12, then $65 until Feb 13.
- Half Marathon and Half Marathon Ruck Run/walk: $70 until Sep 30, then $75 until Oct 31, then $80 until Nov 30, then $85 until Dec 31, then $90 until Jan 31, then $95 until Feb 12, then $100 until Feb 13.
- Mini Half: $20 until Sep 30, then $25 until Dec 31, then $30 until Feb 12, then $35 until Feb 13.
Online registration closes Feb 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $70, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Virginia ($70).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Virginia runs 2:10:08, about 9:56 a mile, based on 34 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:19:26 and men in 2:00:18.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the 5K Competitive Walk 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
326 West Francis St., 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.
2026 results
All results (5 years)Half Marathon
507
finishers
2:05:22
median (9:34 /mi)
1:09:11
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men
5K Run
191
finishers
31:39
median (10:13 /mi)
16:05
winning time
59% / 41%
women / men
5K Competitive Walk
28
finishers
53:21
median (17:13 /mi)
38:44
winning time
54% / 46%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for 48th Colonial Half Marathon and 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 48th Colonial Half Marathon and 5K?
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:38:11 or better, the top quarter in 1:49:50, and half the field in 2:05:22; the last tenth came in after 2:45:21.
At the 2026 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 23:04 or better, the top quarter in 27:35, and half the field in 31:39; the last tenth came in after 48:07.
At the 2026 5K Competitive Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 40:19 or better, the top quarter in 43:55, and half the field in 53:21; the last tenth came in after 59:45.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:39:27 | 1:40:31 |
| 20-29 | 1:36:39 | 1:14:23 |
| 30-39 | 1:43:24 | 1:20:35 |
| 40-49 | 1:49:25 | 1:19:00 |
| 50-59 | 1:52:46 | 1:37:10 |
| 60-69 | 1:47:59 | 1:40:21 |
| 70+ | 2:53:38 | 2:07:13 |
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 2026.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2022.
699
2022
836
2023
840
2024
540
2025
726
2026
All events combined, from official results.
48th Colonial Half Marathon and 5K Half Marathon year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 502 to 507 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:00:20 to 2:05:22.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 507 (+39%) | 2:05:22 | under 1:38:11 | 1:09:11 |
| 2025 | 364 (-32%) | 2:03:37 | under 1:39:00 | 1:16:14 |
| 2024 | 534 (+2%) | 2:02:58 | under 1:39:13 | 1:08:10 |
| 2023 | 523 (+4%) | 2:03:20 | under 1:35:49 | 1:09:40 |
| 2022 | 502 | 2:00:20 | under 1:32:21 | 1:07:09 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Virginia half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:49:50, against 1:52:10 in a typical Virginia half marathon, so times here are about average.
- 5K: Faster than most Virginia 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:35, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
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 February 13 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 67°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of 48th Colonial Half Marathon and 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
5K Course Map
Click on PDF file for 5K Course Map.
Course
Half Marathon Course Map
Click on PDF file for Half Marathon Course Map.
Course
Mini Half Course Map
Click on PDF file for 1.31 Mile Mini Half Course Map.
Parking and travel
Accomodations
Accommodations: Kingsmill Resort. 1010 Kingsmill. Williamsburg, VA 23185. 866-348-5104. Use Code- Colonial. Williamsburg Lodge. 310 S England St, Williamsburg, VA 23185. (757) 220-7976. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and…
Parking and travel
Parking
Recommended parking: Colonial Williamsburg parking lot P6. Located at 410 W. Francis St. This is a fee lot. $1.00 per hour. lot opens at 5 AM. It is about a 2-minute walk from this lot to the Start line. Prince George St. parking garage…
Race details
- Where
- 326 West Francis St., Williamsburg, VA 23185Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Performance T; T-Shirt; Long Sleeve Cotton T
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 13, 2027), 2026 (Feb 14, 2026), 2025 (Feb 15, 2025), 2024 (Feb 17, 2024), 2023 (Feb 18, 2023), 2022 (Feb 19, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 48th Colonial Half Marathon and 5K?
- Saturday, February 13, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 13, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $70, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Virginia ($70).
- 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, Half Marathon, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 507 runners finished the Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:05:22 and the winner ran 1:09:11.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:49:50, against 1:52:10 in a typical Virginia half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 326 West Francis St., Williamsburg, VA 23185.
From the organizers
The tradition continues, on February 13th, 2027 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!
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Half Marathon Runners, Walkers and Ruckers
All Half Marathon runners, walkers and Ruckers must be on-site NLT 8:45 AM. This race starts with one gun at 9:00 AM