Jamestown Open Water Festival - 5K Swim Race
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External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Dates: May 30, 2027 Address: Jamestown Beach Event Park, 2205 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Start/Finish: Details of racecourse with landmarks will be available at check-in. Parking: Parking at Jamestown Beach Event Park is $10.00 per vehicle. The option for pre-paid parking tickets are available with online registration for $5.00 per vehicle. This option is available during the registration process or anyone (competing or not) is able to purchase a stand alone pass within the registration store. Anyone who pre-pays for parking will be put on the pre-paid list at the guard shack. Time of first event: Sunday 11am Course: The racecourse will consist of a mile loop marked with large colored buoys. There will be an in water start at the start/finish line. Finish Banner marks finish line. A video based timing system will be used. Schedule of Events Sunday, May 30th, 2027 5K Swim Race – Open to 9& Under Registration 10:00am to 10:45amRace Starts at 11:00am One Mile Race - Open to All Ages Registration 10:30am to 11:45amRace Starts at 12:00pm Half Mile Splash / Half Mile Dash – Open to All Ages Registration 12:30pm to 1:15pmRace Starts at 1:30pm Registration Options Individuals are encouraged to use this page for registration. You are permitted to register multiple participants under the same transaction. Teams can request a coupon code which would permit either individuals on a team to register without having to pay at that time or a coach can enter all of their athletes and then be sent a single invoice or the entry fee would be payable at check-in.Large Teams can request a preformatted spreadsheet to complete their entries. This option would bypass the online platform and allow for a team leader to enter all information on the spreadsheet. Please contact the meet director if you are interested in this option. Registration Fees Fee for one individual event............................$ 85.00 Two Events .....................................................$ 100.00 Three Events...................................................$110.00 (Fees include registration: swim cap, and event T-Shirt) *** Note: discount applied at check-out. You must register for multiple events during the same transaction in order to receive the discount. Awards: 5K Open Water Swim Winners: Top Male and Female: Backpacks and Plaques. All Other Events will be Awarded 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Plaques Age Divisions: 1 Mile: 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & Over 5K: 11 & Under, 12-13, 14-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 & Over Half Mile Splash / Half Mile Dash: 9 & Under, 10-11, 12-13, 14-17, 18 & Over Note: Age on May 30th, 2027 will determine age for the entire meet. Volunteering Anyone wishing to help with registration check-in, body marking, on the water drink station, event check-in, water safety personnel or first aid station, please contact Doug Fonder at DougFonder@gmail.com
Typical conditions
For events around May 2027 in Williamsburg, VA, United States: Typical spring conditions in this region — mornings can still be cool; confirm start-time guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Williamsburg, VA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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