Precarious Beer Hall's Anniversary 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, June 5, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Williamsburg, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $35 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
Likely to sell out. 657 finished the 5K in 2026, and this year's cap is 750.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precarious Beer Hall's Anniversary 5K | 5K | Jun 5, 20278:00 AM | $25$35 after Jan 1, 2027 | 750 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Jan 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Dec 31, then $35 until Mar 31, then $40 until May 18, then $45 until May 28, then $50 until Jun 3.
Online registration closes Jun 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below 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 5:46 AM, and the Precarious Beer Hall's Anniversary 5K starts at 8:00 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
110 S Henry Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results (Flat-Out Events) for Precarious Beer Hall's Anniversary 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Precarious Beer Hall's Anniversary 5K?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 25:34 or better, the top quarter in 30:13, and half the field in 35:41; the last tenth came in after 49:31.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:30 | 23:42 |
| 20-29 | 22:19 | 19:47 |
| 30-39 | 24:23 | 20:26 |
| 40-49 | 25:25 | 21:18 |
| 50-59 | 29:45 | 25:01 |
| 60-69 | 31:38 | 27:42 |
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
Up 275 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Precarious Beer Hall's Anniversary 5K 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2026, the field went from 175 to 657 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:49 to 35:41.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 657 (+108%) | 35:41 | under 25:34 | 17:45 |
| 2025 | 316 (+81%) | 33:22 | under 24:35 | 18:03 |
| 2024 | 175 | 32:49 | under 25:59 | 22:41 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:13, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
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 June 5 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 84°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 57°F and hot years reach 90°F.
Based on 60 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
- 110 S Henry Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 5, 2027), 2026 (Jun 6, 2026), 2025 (Jun 1, 2025), 2024 (Jun 8, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Precarious Beer Hall's Anniversary 5K?
- Saturday, June 5, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 3, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $25, entry is about 29 percent below 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 657 runners finished the Precarious Beer Hall's Anniversary 5K; the median finish was 35:41 and the winner ran 17:45.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 657 runners finished the 5K in 2026, close to this year's cap of 750, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 30:13, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 110 S Henry Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
🎉 Join us for Precarious Beer Hall's 8th Anniversary 5K Run through Colonial Williamsburg! 🏃♂️🍻
Lace up your running shoes and experience an unforgettable journey through the historic streets of Colonial Williamsburg! As we celebrate eight incredible years of craft beer, community, and unforgettable memories, we invite you to be part of our annual anniversary tradition with a 5K run unlike any other.
A portion of your registration fee will benefit Heritage Humane Society.
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