Bob Gurtler Memorial 5K Run/Walk
About this race
This run is in memory of Bob Gurtler, former mayor of the Plains, chemical engineer(rocket scientist) and life long runner. As a member of many running clubs. He mentored many beginning runner, supported the running community, and advocated for the health and well being of all.
The race starts at 8am at Grace Episcopal Church in the Plains, Va. and proceeds through town and down to Hopewell road. It continues to the halfway point and returns on the same course back to the church where it finish. All proceeds go to the local food pantry, Peas & Grace.
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Bob Gurtler Memorial 5K Run/Walk
There will be 5 year age group awards.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in The Plains, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 5:04 PM local time (EST) in The Plains on November 7, 2026 — 10h 19m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Bob Gurtler Memorial 5K Run/Walk
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 The Plains event
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