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16th Annual Sleighbell 5K Run/Walk

Sat December 14, 2024 Williamsburg, VA 23185 US Directions

Events

5K Run

$40 9:00AM EST - 12:00PM EST Price increases after December 7, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

5K Run (Students under 18 or College w/ID)

$35 9:00AM EST - 12:00PM EST Price increases after December 7, 2024 at 11:59pm EST
Open to ages 5 - 98.

5K Competitive Walk

$40 9:00AM EST - 12:00PM EST Price increases after December 7, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

1 Mile Fun Run

$20 8:30AM EST - 10:00AM EST Price increases after December 12, 2024 at 11:59pm EST

Virtual 5K - OPEN

$30
999 spots left. Registration ends December 13, 2024 at 8:00am EST

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://colonialsportswilliamsburg.com.

Place

1303 Jamestown Rd.
Williamsburg, VA US 23185

Description

16th Annual Sleighbell 5K Run   Saturday, December 14th 2024  At: Jamestown High School 3751 John Tyler Highway Williamsburg, VA 23188. The course  utilizes the Virginia Capital Trail, Powhatan Creek Trail and the Greensprings Trail.   This is a  5K Run  and a Competitive 5K Walk. The course will be USATF Certified.  This race is a 2024 Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix race.

 A virtual Sleighbell 5K is available for those who cannot make it on race day. Virtual participants receive a race T and finisher medal.  Packets can be picked up on Dec. 13th at Colonial Sports or mailed for a $9.00 fee. 

A portion of  proceeds from the Sleighbell 5K Will benefit area Youth in after school activities provided by the WJCC School Health Initiative Program (S.H.I.P.). This event raises funds to get students out and moving.  Donations will go to From His Hands! A consortium of 13 local churches whose mission is to feed the homeless. 

Two Special Events this year:
1.  Ugly sweater.  Bring your ugliest sweater to the race and compete for a special prize.  Ugly Sweater contest at 11:15 AM
2. Non perishable food donation. Bring canned goods, pasta etc.  Food will go to From His Hands

Fees
35.00 Pre-registered online or mail before Oct 20, 2024
$30.00 Pre-registered online or mail Students 18 and Under or college student w/ID
$40.00 Registration increase  Oct 21st  thru December 7th.
$45.00 Registration increase December 8th
NO Race Day Registration
$20.00 1 Mile Fun Run
$10.00 T-Shirts Only.

Early Packet Pickup  Friday December 13th at Colonial Sports, 1303 Jamestown Road
Time:  12:00 PM (noon) thru 6:00 PM
Note:  Last opportunity to register for this race

Schedule:
8:00 AM   - Race Day Packet Pick Up
8:30 AM   - 1 Mile Fun Run
9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk
10:15 Ugly Sweater Contest
10:30 am - Awards Ceremony

Awards:
Top 3 Men and Women overall in the 5K Run
Top 3 Men and Women overall in the 5K Competitive Walk
Top 3 Men and Women Masters (40 years and over) 5K Run
Top 3 Men and Women in 5K Run for the following age groups:  8 and under; 9-10, 11-13; 14-15; 16-19
                                                                                                       five year increments 20-24 to 80 and Over.
Special Prize - "Middle of the Pack" Male and Female

Finishing Medals for all Finishers while they last.

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5K Course Map

5K Course Map for Sleighbell 5K Jamestown High School will be certified.

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