Sentara Sleighbell 5K Run

15th Annual Sentara Sleighbell 5K Run   Saturday, December 9th 2023  At: 400 Sentara Circle, Williamsburg, VA.  23188   This is a  5K Run  and a Competitive 5K Walk. The course is USATF Certified. Course certification number is VA19025RT,    This race is a 2023 Hampton Roads Super Grand Prix and a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix.

 A virtual Sleighbell 5K is available for those who cannot make it on race day. Virtual participants receive a race T and finisher medal.  Packets can be picked up on Dec. 8th at Colonial Sports or mailed for a $9.00 fee. 

A portion of  proceeds from the Sleighbell 5K Will benefit area Youth in after school activities provided by the WJCC School Health Initiative Program (S.H.I.P.). This event raises funds to get students out and moving.  Donations will go to From His Hands! A consortium of 13 local churches whose mission is to feed the homeless. 

Two Special Events this year:
1.  Ugly sweater.  Bring your ugliest sweater to the race and compete for a special prize.  Ugly Sweater contest at 11:15 AM
2. Non perishable food donation. Bring canned goods, pasta etc.  Food will go to the food banks.

Fees
35.00 Pre-registered online or mail before Oct 16, 2023
$30.00 Pre-registered online or mail Students 18 and Under or college student w/ID
$40.00 Registration increase  Oct 16th thru December 7th.
$45.00 Registration increase December 8th
NO Race Day Registration
$20.00 1 Mile Fun Run
$10.00 T-Shirts Only.

Early Packet Pickup  Friday December 8th at Colonial Sports, 1303 Jamestown Road
Time:  12:00 PM (noon) thru 6:00 PM
Note:  Last opportunity to register for this race

Schedule:
8:30 AM   - Race Day Packet Pick Up
9:30 AM   - 1 Mile Fun Run
10:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk
11:15 Ugly Sweater Contest
11:30 am - Awards Ceremony

Awards:
Top 3 Men and Women overall in the 5K Run
Top 3 Men and Women overall in the 5K Competitive Walk
Top 3 Men and Women Masters (40 years and over) 5K Run
Top 3 Men and Women in 5K Run for the following age groups:  8 and under; 9-10, 11-13; 14-15; 16-19
                                                                                                       five year increments 20-24 to 80 and Over.
Special Prize - "Middle of the Pack" Male and Female

Finishing Medals for all Finishers while they last.