About the 48th Colonial Half Marathon and 5K
The course winds through the streets of Colonial Williamsburg, passing the Governor's mansion, the Capitol Building, and Duke of Gloucester Street before heading out on a quiet country road for a long out-and-back stretch. The finish demands something extra: a steep climb up Fortitude Hill that the race is almost defined by. Underfoot you get a mix of pavement and gravel path, with genuine history on either side.
Packet pickup is race morning only, in a party tent near the start on Nassau Street. Several parking options sit within easy walking distance, including a free lot at the College of William and Mary and a covered garage on Prince George Street. Beer and pizza are waiting at the post-race celebration.
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48th Colonial Half Marathon and 5K 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
Half Marathon Results · 2026
507finishers
1:09:11winner
2:05:22median
3:44:13cutoff
Top 3: Daniel Ferrante (1:09:11) · Ryan McCracken (1:11:05) · Jonathan Conn (1:14:23)
5K Results · 2026
191finishers
16:05winner
31:39median
55:32cutoff
Top 3: Brendan Jones (16:05) · Abbigayle Morrell (18:46) · Eliza Dana (19:41)
The 48th Colonial Half Marathon and 5K has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles2/13/2027 09:00$75
13.1 Miles2/13/2027 09:00$75
3.1 Miles2/13/2027 08:30$40
3.1 Miles2/13/2027 08:30$40
1.31 Miles2/13/2027 09:30$25
13.1 Miles2/13/2027 09:00$75
5K2/13/2027 08:30$40
1.31 Miles2/13/2027 09:30$25
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Not sure what to aim for? The half marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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