5th Annual Pints And Paws 5K and 1 Mile Run Walk and Pup Strut

Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 4:00 AM EDT

Location: 2070 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Type: Run

Race feel

A delightful dog-friendly 5K and 1-mile event featuring a Pup Strut, photo contest, and post-race treats, all while supporting animal rescue.

Fun
Competitive
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For a Cause

Join the 5th Annual Pints And Paws event in Williamsburg, VA, offering a 5K run/walk and a 1 Mile Fun Run Walk and Pup Strut. This unique gathering welcomes runners and their canine companions to enjoy a morning of activity. Celebrate with a post-race beer and pizza, and participate in a delightful pup photo contest. Your involvement also supports local animal rescue efforts by bringing needed pet supplies.

What to expect

Run or walk the 5K on a USATF-certified course, or enjoy the untimed 1 Mile Fun Run and Pup Strut.

From the organizer

On-site Race Day Registration at 7 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Online Registration Closed Midnight Thursday , September 3rd at Midnight.

Vendor Registration closes Monday, August 21, 2026.

A 5K running and walking event with 1 Mile Fun Run Walk and Pup Strut co-sponsored by Colonial Sports. Location 2070 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185 (The Meadow area across from the Jamestown Settlement parking lot).

There will be NO early packet pickup. Packet Pickup will be RACE Day ONLY starting at 7:00 AM in the entrance to the field across from parking area.

BRING AN ITEM FOR THE RESCUE and receive (1) an additional door prize ticket. Door Prize ticket will be drawn for a $25 Gift Card. PLEASE BRING NEW ITEMS ONLY: dog/cat food (dry or wet), dog/cat treats, dog/cat toys, cat litter, puppy pee pads, gift cards (Petco, Care-A-Lot, Chewy, Amazon) or other needed pet supplies for rescued animals.

DOG SAFETY: please remember this is a 1 or 3.1 mile race depending on your registered event. Consider the heat and your dog’s ability to manage the temperature and running on asphalt. Water for the dogs will be available at start/finish.

NOTE: Dogs are permitted to participate in all events when accompanied by a registered runner/walker. Dogs must be in a harness/collar and on a leash or suitable lead. NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES.

NOTE: due to the high temperatures expected in late August, we will not have canine awards in the 5K this year. Dogs are welcome to participate in all events but there will be no medals available this year for the canine category.

The 1 Mile Fun Run Walk and Pup Strut start at 8:00 am on Saturday. August 29, 2026.. Same starting line as the 5K event. Dogs may accompany participants on the 1 Mile event as long as they are in a harness or collar and on a leash or suitable lead. NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES.

The 5K starts at 8:30 AM on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Runners will utilize USATF-certified course VA20012RT. This course follows the road running parallel to Jamestown Rd., then right onto Landfall, run to a turnaround, and back to the clearing area. Dogs may accompany participants on the 5k event as long as they are in a harness or collar and on a leash or suitable lead. NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES.