Closes: Midnight Thursday, August 28th at Midnight.
🐶 Event Overview
Location: 2070 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185 (The Meadow area across from the Jamestown Settlement parking lot).
Events: A 5K running and walking event with 1 Mile Fun Run Walk and Pup Strut co-sponsored by Colonial Sports.
Packet Pickup: Race Day ONLY starting at 7:00 AM in the entrance to the field across from the parking area.
Charitable Contribution: Bring an item for the rescue to receive an additional door prize ticket.
🐕 Dog Safety Information
Consider: the heat and your dog’s ability to manage the temperature and running on asphalt.
Water: Available for dogs at the start/finish.
Requirements: Dogs must be in a harness/collar and on a leash or suitable lead. NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES.
Entry Fee: Dogs competing in the Canine 1 Mile MUST be registered separately under their name for a $5 fee.
🏁 Race Start Times
1 Mile Fun Run Walk: Starts at 8:00 am on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
5K Event: Starts at 8:30 AM on Saturday, August 30, 2025, utilizing USATF-certified course VA20012RT.
Participation: Dogs may accompany participants on both events as long as they are in a harness or collar and on a leash or suitable lead. NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES.
📸 Pup Photo Contest
Entry Fee: $5 and open to anyone onsite with a pet.
Categories: Best Dressed Pet, Best Pet/Owner Look Alike, Cutest Pet Smile, Best Large Breed, Best Small Breed.
Prizes: Each winner will receive a prize!
🎉 Vendor Fair
Time: Open between 8 am and noon.
Features: Animal friendly and community service vendors for enjoyment.
👕 Participant Registration
T-shirts: Guaranteed for those who register by August 22, 2025.
Medals: A die cast finishers medal for the first 200 finishers.
🍕 Included with Registration
Refreshments: (1) Beer and (1 slice) Pizza: non-drinkers and underage participants can choose a non-alcoholic beverage.
🅿️ Parking Information
Location: Parking is in the Jamestown Foundation Settlement parking lot.
🏆 Awards
Human Awards: Top three male and female overall and for different age groups in the 5K Run/Walk.
Canine Awards: For the 1 Mile event, dogs must be registered separately under the dog’s name.
1 Mile Event: Untimed event for humans: dogs can participate without a separate fee unless they wish to compete for awards.