After Ate 8K and 2 Mile
About this race
This is a Healthy Heart! Healthy Mind Event! Hosted by Colonial Sports at the Meadows
The easy 8K and 2 Mile run/walk start and finish at the zero mile mark on the Virginia Capital trail. The 8K starts at 10 Am and it is a chip-timed race. All 8K participants receive a custom Long-sleeve race t( Race T and size guaranteed to all registered by Nov 16th, 2026) and the first 300 who sign up and finish the run/walk receive a die Cast finisher medal. Participants run on the beautiful Capital Trail with gorgeous scenery from miles 2-4. Race awards will be given to Top three men and women overall, top three males and females in age groups 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over, Top three males and females in the competitive Walk.
The 2 Mile Run/ walk and 2 Mile Ruck starts at 9:55 AM and it is a chip timed race. All participants receive a custom long sleeve race t ( Race T and size guaranteed to all registered by Nov 16th, 2026) and the first 200 finishers receive a custom finisher medal.
Participants run on the service Rd. that parallels Jamestown Rd heading to a turn around on Landfall and back to the finish.
Race Awards will be given to Top three male and female overall and top three male and female in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19,
20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69,70-74, 75 and over. Top three male and female Ruck and Weighted Vest Finishers.
All 8K and 2 Mile finishers receive a hot slice of pizza, other race refreshments and those of legal drinking age a complimentary Alewerks Beer.
DJ Dreux provides after-race music and entertainment.
All 8K and 2Mile participants are asked to donate 35 lbs. of non-perishable food for the Food Bank. Our goal this year is to donate 10.000 lbs of food. Food will be donated to the Salvation Army, House of Mercy, Fish, Grove Christian Outreach, and St. Olafs. Please drop items off at the store or at the race.
Thank you
Colonial Sports
Pick your distance
Running
8K Run/Walk
Starts at zero mile mark at the start of the capital trail. This is on the service Rd which runs parallel to Jamestown Rd. Awards to top three male and female overall, top three male and female in age groups 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over. All participants get a Custom Long sleeve race T, ( Race T and size guaranteed to all registered by Nov 16th, 2026) and the first 300 registered ( who finish) receive a die-cast finisher medal. Hot Pizza, refreshments and music at the after-event party. one free Beer for those of legal drinking age. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Banks. Help us collect 10,000 lbs of food!
2 mile Run/Walk
Starts at the zero mile marker at the start of the Capital Trail. This is on the service Rd. that runs parallel to Jamestown Rd. This is a chip timed race. Awards for the top three male and female overall, top three male and females in age groups 10 and under, 11-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-74, 75 and over. All participants receive a custom long-sleeve race T ( Race T and size guaranteed to all registered by Nov 16th, 2026). First 200 to sign up receive a custom finisher medal. All receive a hot slice of pizza, refreshments, and music at the after-event party. A free beer for those of legal drinking age. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Banks. Help us collect 10,000 lbs. of food!
2 Mile Ruck or Weighted Vest
Starts at the zero mile marker at the start of the Capital Trail. This is on the service Rd. that runs parallel to Jamestown Rd. This is a chip timed race and awards are given to the top three male and female overall. All participants receive a custom long-sleeve race T ( Race T and size guaranteed to all registered by Nov 16th, 2026). First 200 to register receive a custom finisher medal. All receive a hot slice of pizza, refreshments, and music at the after-event party. A free beer for those of legal drinking age. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Banks. Help us collect 10,000 lbs. of food!
8K Virtual Run/Walk
**Please note this race option is virtual. You will walk/run on your own time between October 27th thru December 11th and at a location of your choosing.** You can enter your finish time by logging into RunSignUp and go to RESULTS. You can pick up your SWAG bag at Colonial Sports after Nov 24th or it can be mailed for a $9.00 fee.
Walking
8K Competitive Walk
This is a Walk Event Only. Starts at zero mile mark at the start of the capital trail. This is on the service Rd which runs parallel to Jamestown Rd. Awards to top three male and female overall. All participants get a Custom Long sleeve race T, ( Race T and size guaranteed to all registered by Nov 16th, 2026) and the first 300 registered (who finish) receive a die-cast finisher medal. Hot Pizza, refreshments, and music at the after-event party. A free Beer for those of legal drinking age. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Banks. Help us collect 10,000 lbs. of food!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Williamsburg.
About Williamsburg
After Ate 8K and 2 Mile takes place in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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