18th Annual Sleighbell 5K Run/Walk

About the Event

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. This race is a 2026 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 12/1/265! 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
Race Registration fees start at $35.00 on 9/1/26 and go up each month.
NO Race Day Registration
$20.00 1 Mile Fun Run
$10.00 T-Shirts Only.

Early Packet Pickup Friday December 11th 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
9:00 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run
9:30 AM - 5K Run/Walk10:30 Ugly Sweater Contest10:30 am - Awards Ceremony
10:35 AM Ugly Sweater Contest
10:40 AM Award 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 12, 2026

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$20.00

Virtual 5K - OPEN

Dec 12, 2026

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$30.00

5K Competitive Walk

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:30

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$35.00

5K Run

Dec 12, 2026

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$35.00

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

Dec 12, 2026

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09:30

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$30.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

1.9° / 10.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

-2.3° / 7.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 53m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

11.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:13

nightlight Sunset

17:51

About Williamsburg

Learn more about the host city, 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.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of 18th Annual Sleighbell 5K Run/Walk.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Valerie Ayres	F	40	Lanexa, VA	—
🥈	Karen Corl	F	66	Williamsburg, VA	—
🥉	Scott Cleveland	M	74	Providence Forge, VA	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Hopper Roger	M	25	Williamsburg, VA	16:44.3
🥈	Hauk Ben	M	18	Groton, MA	17:02.9
🥉	Mastaler Joseph	M	20	Fairfax Station, VA	17:32.5
4	Piggott John	M	51	Williamsburg, VA	18:29.3
5	Stead Josh	M	18	Devon, PA	18:43.7
6	Schaefer Kameron	M	26	Williamsburg, VA	18:50.7
7	Bonneau Stephen	M	31	Williamsburg, VA	18:51.7
8	Smith Thomas	M	25	Norfolk, VA	18:54
9	Jackson Logan	M	14	Yorktown, VA	19:02.7
10	Molendyke Dominic	M	14	Williamsburg, VA	19:17.5
11	Kopfer Matthew	M	15	Williamsburg, VA	19:28.7
12	Glass Paul	M	15	Williamsburg, VA	19:30
13	Highley Justin	M	43	Williamsburg, VA	19:33.5
14	Anderson David	M	47	Newport News, VA	19:38.9
15	Weigand Nicholas	M	27	Williamsburg, VA	19:39
16	Becker Bob	M	65	Midlothian, VA	19:55.4
17	Rouzier Chris	M	44	Williamsburg, VA	19:55.7
18	Miller Jason	M	39	Williamsburg, VA	19:56.6
19	O'Brien Dan	M	53	Williamsburg, VA	20:02.2
20	Grabowski Peter	M	34	Toano, VA	20:06.2
21	St. John Logan	M	22	Williamsburg, VA	20:13.4
22	Finn Maura	F	19	Alexandria, VA	20:17
23	Dollyhigh Bryan	M	41	Toano, VA	20:22.1
24	Kelleher Maddie	F	18	Mc Lean, VA	20:25.4
25	Lombana Gustavo	M	28	Newport News, VA	20:27.3
26	Lohr Jacob	M	14	Williamsburg, VA	20:32.3
27	Kalna Andrew	M	29	Williamsburg, VA	20:36.9
28	Mclaughlin Debbie	F	51	Williamsburg, VA	20:42.5
29	Chrismon Zack	M	28	Williamsburg, VA	20:52.5
30	McManus Terry	M	55	Williamsburg, VA	21:27.3
31	Kuniewicz Keaton	M	17	Toano, VA	21:28.5
32	Honeycutt Emily	F	25	Newport News, VA	21:28.7
33	Young Brittany	F	19	Mechanicsville, VA	21:29
34	Allen David	M	46	Yorktown, VA	21:32.4
35	Olsen Paul	M	39	Toano, VA	21:33.7
36	Miles Libby	F	15	Poquoson, VA	21:52.1
37	Orginos Nikolaos	M	13	Williamsburg, VA	21:52.6
38	Brower Walker	M	14	Williamsburg, VA	21:55.1
39	Brungot Nathan	M	17	Toano, VA	21:57
40	Sheffler Steve	M	55	Williamsburg, VA	21:57.8
41	Wright George	M	41	Toano, VA	22:02.5
42	Abrahamson Dale	M	67	Yorktown, VA	22:03.8
43	Glass Glenn	M	13	Williamsburg, VA	22:17.8
44	Parziale Nina	F	14	Williamsburg, VA	22:17.8
45	Armstrong Alex	M	15	Williamsburg, VA	22:22.4
46	Burcham Jessica	F	35	Williamsburg, VA	22:24.8
47	Howell Astrid	F	40	Williamsburg, VA	22:26.6
48	G. Shea	M	9	Williamsburg, VA	22:31.6
49	Schaefer Lauren	F	26	Williamsburg, VA	22:43.6
50	Spadaro Peter	M	14	Williamsburg, VA	22:46.2