18th Annual Sleighbell 5K Run/Walk
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Williamsburg (1303 Jamestown Rd.). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $20 to $45; the 5K goes from $45 to $50 after November 30.
Course and race notes
18th Annual Sleighbell 5K Run Saturday, December 12th 2026 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 is not currently USATF Certified.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
1303 Jamestown Rd.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Area: Newport News, Hampton & Williamsburg, Hampton Roads
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$20 to $45
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Dec 11 (in 34 days)
Opened Aug 5, 2026
Race day in Williamsburg
Weather
53° / 35°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Williamsburg 2 N, VA (3.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:11 AM – 4:50 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
4 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.4 mi away.
Places to eat
- Old Chickahominy House restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- 1607 Coffee House cafe0.1 mi
- Saudade Tapas and Wine Bar restaurant0.2 mi
- Papa John's quick bite0.4 mi
14 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
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