2023 - The Hare and Tortoise 8K/5K Run Walk, 1 Mile Fun Run
2023 distances
Running
1-Mile Fun Run
The 1 mile Fun Run is an out and back run starting at the starting and finishing at the zero mile marker on Virginia Capital Trail. This is not a timed race and no awards are given to the participants. This event is designed to encourage our youth and older citizens to stay active and provide an opportunity for them to support our fight against Ovarian Cancer.
8K Run/Walk
This is an 8k Run/Walk and it is a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix race, The run starts and finishes near the zero mile marker on the Virginia Capital Trail. Awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers and to the top three male and female finishers in age groups 19 and under and five year increments from 20-24 thru 75 and over. All participants receive a custom printed wicking t-shirt, entry into the post race party and for those 21 and over a complimentary beer.
8K Virtual Run/Walk
Sign up and run the race virtually. If you chose to run virtually, you can run any 8K course at your convenience. You cannot use another race. You must send us your finish time by September 9th and we will send you a race T-Shirt. You will not be eligible for any race awards. By participating you will improve your aerobic conditioning and provide valuable support in the fight against Ovarian Cancer. For more information contact the Race Director.
5K Run Walk
The race starts and finishes at the zero mile marker on the Virginia Capital Trail. Awards are given to the top three male and female overall 5K finishers. All participants receive a custom printed wicking t-shirt, entry into the post race party and for those 21 and over a complimentary beer.
5K Virtual Run Walk
Sign up and run the race virtually. If you chose to run virtually, you can run any 8K course at your convenience. You cannot use another race. You must send us your finish time by September 9th and we will send you a race T-Shirt. You will not be eligible for any race awards. By participating you will improve your aerobic conditioning and provide valuable support in the fight against Ovarian Cancer. For more information contact the Race Director.
Walking
8K Competitive Walk
This is a competitive walk and it is a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix race. Participants must only walk this course. No running allowed. The top three men and women will will earn an award medal. All participants receive a custom printed wicking t-shirt, entry into the post race party and for those 21 and over a complimentary beer.
5K Competitive walk
The race starts and finishes at the zero mile marker on the Virginia Capital Trail. Awards are given to the top three male and female overall 5K Competitive Walk finishers. All participants receive a custom printed wicking t-shirt, entry into the post race party and for those 21 and over a complimentary beer.
Race-day weather
Conditions on September 23, 2023 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:55 AM and sets at 7:02 PM local time (EDT) in Williamsburg on September 23, 2023 — 12h 07m of daylight.
Course
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2023 results — The Hare and Tortoise 8K/5K Run Walk, 1 Mile Fun Run
10 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 8K Virtual Run/Walk
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Aulenbach | 34:37 | 6:58 /mi |
| 2 | Tricia Murphy | 41:59 | 8:27 /mi |
| 3 | Shawn Trahan | 46:57 | 9:27 /mi |
| 4 | Tressa Aulenbach | 49:22 | 9:56 /mi |
| 5 | Elizabeth Devenish | 52:54 | 10:39 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
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