Jamestown Open Water Festival 2027
- Date
- Sunday, May 30, 2027
- Start time
- 11:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Williamsburg, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $85
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Swim Race | 5K | May 30, 202711:00 AM | $85 | – |
| One Mile Swim | 1 Mile | May 30, 20271:00 PM | $85 | – |
| Half Mile Splash / Half Mile Dash | AquathlonOpen water swim | May 30, 20272:30 PM | $85 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $85 until May 30.
Online registration closes May 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:48 AM, and the Half Mile Splash / Half Mile Dash starts at 2:30 PM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2205 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All resultsOne Mile Race
5K Swim Race
Half Mile Splash / Half Mile Dash
Aggregated from official results for Jamestown Open Water Festival. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Jamestown Open Water Festival?
At the 2026 One Mile Race, the fastest tenth finished in 29:16 or better, the top quarter in 31:45, and half the field in 39:14; the last tenth came in after 45:26.
At the 2026 5K Swim Race, the fastest tenth finished in 1:15:46 or better, the top quarter in 1:21:28, and half the field in 1:29:29; the last tenth came in after 1:57:14.
At the 2026 Half Mile Splash / Half Mile Dash, the fastest tenth finished in 22:27 or better, the top quarter in 23:40, and half the field in 23:41; the last tenth came in after 31:30.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 30 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 86°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 2205 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Aquathlon, 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (May 30, 2027), 2026 (May 30, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Jamestown Open Water Festival?
- Sunday, May 30, 2027, starting at 11:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $85 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 30, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Aquathlon, 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 30 athletes finished the One Mile Race; the median finish was 39:14 and the winner finished in 25:56.
- Where does it start?
- 2205 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
From the organizers
Dates: May 30, 2027
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: Sunday 11am