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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45) race photo

Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45)

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 7, 202642.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA · CC BY 2.0
Race date in 19 days
Nov 7, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Williamsburg · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km +1 more events
Entry fee
$90Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, November 7, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 19, 2026
Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45) race photo
Serge Melki from Indianapolis, USA · CC BY 2.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45) — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Start line is held at Lois Hornsby Middle School in Williamsburg, Virginia.

The 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon all start at the same time.

This is a small local race organized by US Road Running, with runners and walkers welcome.

Finishers receive finisher medal and results are posted, with series points at stake.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

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The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45) — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $90

until Nov 7, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $65

until Nov 7, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $45

until Nov 7, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

5K

Entry cost $30

until Nov 7, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45) course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:30
EventStart
Marathon42.195km08:30
Half21.0975km08:30
10K10km08:30
5K5km08:30
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Lois Hornsby Middle School, Williamsburg, VA

Start · Google Maps

The 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon events are held together.

Start line is located at Lois Hornsby Middle School, Williamsburg, VA, and the local start time is 8:30 a.m.

Typical race-season temperature: around 10°C (49°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Where and when to collect your Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45) race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

This is the finisher medal Madness series held repeatedly.
Following the series’ usual practice, bib is distributed on-site from 30 minutes to 10 minutes before the start, and there is no on-site registration.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo train/subway station.
  • Getting to the finishNo train · subway station near finish (same Freedom Park area as start).
  • Transit cardWilliamsburg is served by WATA (Williamsburg Area Transit Authority), which since 2025 supports mobile…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No train/subway station. Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) runs 13 local routes in greater Williamsburg, but no confirmed route reaches Freedom Park or the alternate parking site directly.

IMPORTANT: for the 2026 edition, parking for Freedom Park (5537 Centerville Rd) is redirected to Lois Hornsby Middle School, 850 Jolly Pond Rd, Williamsburg — check current-year instructions before travel. No rail/subway in the area; WATA local buses don't confirm service to this venue.

The parking-location change (Freedom Park to Lois Hornsby Middle School) is the most operationally important transit-adjacent detail for this race.

Map

Getting to the finish

No train/subway station near finish (same Freedom Park area as start).

Finish is at Freedom Park, same general area as the start/parking.

Map

Transit card

Williamsburg is served by WATA (Williamsburg Area Transit Authority), which since 2025 supports mobile ticketing via the Transit app (link a credit card, buy/activate tickets, and scan at boarding) alongside cash fares - there is no separate rechargeable transit card. The WATA Ticket Office at the Williamsburg Transportation Center (468 N.

Boundary St) also sells passes for those without a smartphone.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The race starts at 8:30 a.m. on November 7, 2026.

All four events start at the same time.

Registration closes on race morning at 8:30 a.m., the scheduled start time.

Aid station is available only in the finish area at the end of each lap and at the final finish.

The organizer advises runners to carry any supplies they need between laps and prepare for the weather.

The venue is typically staffed by one or two people, and no EMS team is stationed on site.

The organizer advises participants to ask on-site staff for help if needed.

Entry fee costs $30 for the 5K, $45 for the 10K, $65 for half marathon, and $90 for full marathon.

Runners aged 1 to 15 pay $5 regardless of event.

Times are local to Williamsburg. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45) start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Williamsburg Private Taxi

Flat Rate Advance Reservation, Doorstep Pickup · From $88

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Williamsburg Car Rental (Qeeq)

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Where runners eat in Williamsburg

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Williamsburg after the race

Seeing Williamsburg with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Williamsburg.

Total cost and budget for Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45)

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45)

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Williamsburg runners' room
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Frequently asked questions about Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45)

FAQ
When does Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45) 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, November 7, 2026 in Williamsburg, VA, United States.

How much is the Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45) 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $90.

What distances does Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45) 2026 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K.

What time does Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45) 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:30.

Where does Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45) 2026 start?

Lois Hornsby Middle School, Williamsburg, VA.

What is the Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M, & 26.2M at Williamsburg, VA (45) 2026 course like?

The 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon events are held together.

Start line is located at Lois Hornsby Middle School, Williamsburg, VA, and the local start time is 8:30 a.m.

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