Name: 17th Annual Sleighbell 5K Run/Walk
Start: 2025-12-13
End: 2025-12-13
Location: Williamsburg, Virginia

About the Event

17th Annual Sleighbell 5K Run Saturday, December 13th 2025 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 USATF Certified. This race is a 2025 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.

Race T and size guaranteed to those registered by 12/2/25! All others are first come first served.

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 17, 2025
$30.00 Pre-registered online or mail Students 18 and Under or college student w/ID
$40.00 Registration increase Oct 19th 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 12th 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.

Races Offered

1 Mile Fun Run

Dec 13, 2025

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Distance — 1 Miles

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08:30

5K Competitive Walk

Dec 13, 2025

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09:00

5K Run

Dec 13, 2025

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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

Dec 13, 2025

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09:00

Virtual 5K - OPEN

Dec 13, 2025

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09:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Williamsburg.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 2.4° / 11.4°

wb_sunny -1.6° / 8.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.0 /

water_drop 72.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 2.4° / 11.4°

wb_sunny -1.6° / 8.5°

air 11.0 km/h

water_drop 72.5%

About Williamsburg

Williamsburg is a city in southeast Virginia. Settled in 1632, it was the capital of Virginia from 1699 to 1779 and in 1926, John D. Rockefeller Jr commissioned a restoration project to bring Williamsburg back to its former colonial glory. During this period, 700 modern homes were demolished, colonial buildings were renovated, and more than 400 buildings were reconstructed on their original foundations. Today, the Colonial Williamsburg district in the center of town is a popular tourist center and people visit in droves to immerse themselves in the nation's colonial history.