Taskinas Creek Half Marathon

The Taskinas Creek Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 8:00 AM starting from York River State Park at 9801 York River Park Road in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. This "no frills" event – now rebranded as a Hike-a-Half – focuses on inclusivity rather than competition, featuring a mostly trail surface half marathon with rolling terrain, approximately 600 feet of elevation gain, a well-marked course, aid stations, finisher medals, and a special PR coaster award for those who beat their previous time on the course.

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

• Packet Pickup: Race day only, starting at 6:30 AM. No race day registration.
• Registration Limit: Limited to 250 registrants.
• Time Limit: 5 hours (with some wiggle room).
• Aid Stations: Located at approximately mile markers 3.1, 6.5, and 10.5, featuring half marathon fueling foods, water, and electrolytes.
• Included: Official results (overall and age groups) posted on UltraSignup, finisher medal, PR awards (special coaster award for beating previous course time), free parking, aid stations, and a well-marked course.
• Not Included (no frills): T-shirts (must be added at checkout), overall and age group awards (results still posted but no physical awards), and full lunch (only light food, mainly fruit, at finish).
• T-shirt Deadline: Ordering deadline is Friday, May 17. T-shirts are unisex sizes only and must be added manually at checkout. After the deadline, shirts are first come, first served with limited inventory. Previous year's T-shirts may also be available for sale.
• Swag: Previous year's swag will be available at the finish on a first-come basis.
• Course Surface: Mostly trail surface – over half single track mountain bike trail, about 1 mile of pavement, and the remainder dirt fire-type roads.
• Weather: Hot weather half marathon, although much of the course is shaded.

Route and Atmosphere:

• Scenic Highlights: The course features many scenic views throughout York River State Park, including the final 2 miles described as "epic and tough." Rolling terrain with nice flat singletrack sections.
• Terrain: Mixture of surfaces – over half single track mountain bike trail, rolling hills, fire roads, and a short paved portion. Approximately 600 feet of elevation gain.
• Inclusive Philosophy: Participants can run, hike, or do both. The goal is to be inclusive rather than competitive. As the organizer states: "You are competing as much or as little as you want. You are also competing with yourself! It is a tough race and just finishing is a victory."
• Low-Key Atmosphere: Described as a small, low-key half marathon that keeps entry fees affordable by offering no-frills options (T-shirts and full lunch are add-ons or omitted).
• PR Challenge: Those who beat their previous time on the half marathon course receive a special PR coaster award.
• Spectator Experience: Friends and family can enjoy York River State Park, with its scenic river views, hiking trails, and natural areas, while cheering participants at the start/finish.
• Community: Organized by Happy Cat Events – follow their Facebook page for more information and course photos.

The Taskinas Creek Half Marathon – now the Hike-a-Half – at York River State Park in Williamsburg, Virginia, offers a low-key, inclusive, mostly trail half marathon with epic final miles, PR awards, and the freedom to run or hike at your own pace.