The Jamestown Half Marathon, Virginia Company 5K and Discovery Mile

The  Jamestown Half Marathon is a 13.1 mile Course commemorating the beginning of America. The race starts and finishes in the vicinity of the Amblers House (Vermillion Building) 2205 Jamestown Rd 23185.  The Jamestown Half Marathon follows a uniquely American course, winding through Jamestown Settlement, circling Jamestown Island, and traversing the Greensprings and Virginia Capital Trail. This flat, scenic course is where America began. Your every footfall will echo with the steps of those that came before and give you the chance to make your own history.  

Perks: All runners and walkers receive a beautiful custom race T, custom finisher medal ( participants must finish to receive), Swag Bag, After race refreshments and complimentary beer ( must be 21 or older to receive).  Dj and music for entertainment.  .

The Jamestown Half Marathon run is a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix and a Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix race. The Jamestown Half Marathon Ruck is new for 2025..

Awards are given to:

Half Marathon: the Top 3 male and female overall, top male and female Masters, Top male and female Grand Masters, the top three male and female in the following age groups; 15 and under, 16-19, and then 5 yr age groups starting at 20-24 through 80 and over.  Top male and female in the Ruck Division.

5K: Top three male and female overall, top male and female Masters, Top male and female Grand Masters, top three male and female in the following age groups; 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12,13 -15, 16-19, and then 5 yr age groups starting at 20-24 through 80 and over.  Top three male and female Overall, top male and female Masters in the Competitive Walk

Discovery Mile: Non timed fun event.

Your participation benefits Literacy for Life, one of the area’s most established and impactful nonprofit agencies. Since 1975, Literacy for Life has empowered adults by building foundational skills for success in life and work. At the Jamestown Half Marathon, as you strive toward your personal running goals, you will be supporting others who are striving toward educational and work goals that will benefit themselves, their families, and our community.