Jamestown Open Water Festival

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