Dates: May 30-31, 2026 (note: this is the new date which was rescheduled from 9/27-9/28)
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 $5.00 per vehicle. This option is available during the registration process or anyone (competing or not) is able to purchase a stand alone pass within the registration store. Anyone who pre-pays for parking will be put on the pre-paid list at the guard shack.
Time of first event: Saturday 10am, Sunday 11am
Course: The racecourse will consist of a mile loop marked with large colored buoys. There will be an in water start at the start/finish line. Finish Banner marks finish line. A video based timing system will be used.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
- 5K Swim Race –Open to All Ages
- Registration 9:00am to 9:45am
- Race Starts at 10:00am
- One Mile Splash / One Mile Dash – Open to All Ages
- Registration 10:45am to 11:30am
- Race Starts at 12:00pm (noon)
- The Great Knockout -Open to All Ages
- Registration 1:00pm to 1:45pm
- Race Starts at 2:00pm
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
- Half Mile Race – Open to 9& Under
- Registration 10:00am to 10:45am
- Race Starts at 11:00am
- One Mile Race – Open to All Ages
- Registration 10:30am to 11:45am
- Race Starts at 12:00pm
- Half Mile Splash / Half Mile Dash – Open to All Ages
- Registration 12:30pm to 1:15pm
- Race Starts at 1:30pm
Registration Options
- Individuals are encouraged to use this page for registration.
- You are permitted to register multiple participants under the same transaction.
- Teams can request a coupon code which would permit either individuals on a team to register without having to pay at that time or a coach can enter all of their athletes and then be sent a single invoice or the entry fee would be payable at check-in.
- Large Teams can request a preformatted spreadsheet to complete their entries. This option would bypass the online platform and allow for a team leader to enter all information on the spreadsheet. Please contact the meet director if you are interested in this option.
Registration Fees
Fee for one individual event……………………….$ 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:
1/2 Mile: 9 & Under Only
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
One Mile Splash / One Mile Dash: 12 & Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30 & Over
The Great Knockout: 1,500, 1,000, 500 with 15 minute break between and after the 1,500 we
will drop down to 20 swimmer, after the 1,000 we will drop down to 10 swimmers.
Note: Age on May 30th, 2026 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