Virginia · Half Marathon · 8K · 5K
Run for the Dream Half Marathon
Run for the Dream Half Marathon is a half marathon, 8K and 5K event held in Williamsburg, Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Monday, May 31, 2027. About 3,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 31, 2027
- Location
- Williamsburg, VA
- Field size
- ~3,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Monday, May 31, 2027
- Location
- Williamsburg, Virginia
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 8K, 5K
- Field size
- About 3,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling along the Colonial Parkway through historic Williamsburg
- Registration
- runforthedreamwilliamsburg.com
About the Run for the Dream Half Marathon
Hosted by An Achievable Dream and Colonial Williamsburg, this Memorial Day-weekend event winds through the Historic Area and down the Colonial Parkway, finishing inside William & Mary's Zable Stadium. The weekend includes a half marathon, 8K honoring Wounded Warriors, and a 5K.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Scenic finish inside William & Mary's Zable Stadium; benefits the An Achievable Dream charity; Armed Forces Day weekend event
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Run for the Dream Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Run for the Dream Half Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Monday, May 31, 2027.
- Where is the Run for the Dream Half Marathon held?
- In Williamsburg, Virginia.
- What distances does the Run for the Dream Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon, 8K and 5K.
- How many people run the Run for the Dream Half Marathon?
- About 3,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Run for the Dream Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runforthedreamwilliamsburg.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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