IHRA Battle at Williamsburg
-- Tentative Schedule - Subject to Change --
Thursday
9:00AM - 12:00PM Racer Pit Area Open
12:00PM - 5:00PM Reg & Safety Tech
Friday
7:00AM - 7:45AM Reg & Safety Tech
8:00AM - 8:30AM Riders Meeting
9:00AM - 12:00PM Qualifying/Motos
12:00PM - 12:30PM Lunch
12:30PM - 5:00PM Qualifying/Motos
Saturday
7:00AM - 7:45AM Reg & Safety Tech
8:00AM - 8:30AM Riders Meeting
9:00AM - 11:45AM Qualifying/Motos
11:45AM - 12:15PM Lunch - Freestyle
12:15PM - 5:30PM Qualifying/Motos
Sunday
7:00AM - 7:45AM Reg & Safety Tech
8:00AM - 8:15AM Riders Meeting
9:00AM - 1:00PM Qualifying/Motos
1:00PM - 1:30PM Lunch
1:30PM - 5:30PM Motos
6:30PM Awards
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of racing, history, and family fun as the IHRA National Championship – Battle at Williamsburg comes to Jamestown Beach Event Park in Williamsburg, Virginia, September 4–7, 2026.
Located along the scenic James River, Jamestown Beach Event Park provides a beautiful setting for an action-packed weekend of professional and amateur personal watercraft racing. Competitors from across the country and around the world will travel to Williamsburg to battle for IHRA National Championship titles across a full lineup of classes.
The excitement doesn’t have to stop when the racing ends. Williamsburg is one of Virginia’s premier travel destinations, making the Battle at Williamsburg a great opportunity to turn race weekend into a family vacation.
Just minutes from the event site, visitors can explore Jamestown Settlement and Historic Jamestowne, where America’s first permanent English settlement was established in 1607. A short drive away, Colonial Williamsburg offers the opportunity to experience 18th-century America through historic buildings, demonstrations, shops, restaurants, and live programs.
Looking for more thrills? Busch Gardens Williamsburg features world-class roller coasters, live entertainment, family attractions, and themed areas inspired by European countries. Nearby Water Country USA offers water slides, pools, and attractions for visitors looking to cool off and enjoy another day on the water.
The Williamsburg area also offers great restaurants, shopping, golf, breweries, wineries, outdoor recreation, and plenty of lodging options. Visitors can also explore the scenic Colonial Parkway connecting Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown, creating an easy way to experience some of the most historic destinations in the United States.
Whether you’re coming to compete, cheer on your favorite racers, or experience personal watercraft racing for the first time, make plans to spend the weekend with us in Williamsburg.
September 4–7, 2026 | Jamestown Beach Event Park | Williamsburg, Virginia
Come for the racing. Stay for the history, attractions, and everything Williamsburg has to offer.