2025 - The Hare and Tortoise 8K/5K Run Walk, 1 Mile Fun Run
2025 distances
Running
1-Mile Fun Run
The 1 mile Fun Run is an out and back run starting at the common start/finish line for the 8K and 5K. It is near 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 ( must be registered by 9/7/25), 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 13th 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
This is a 5K Run Walk event. You can run or walk or any combination of running and walking. Top five men and women overall win custom awards. This is not a CRR Grand Prix Event.
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 13th 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 ( must be registered by 9/7/25), entry into the post race party and for those 21 and over a complimentary beer.
Race-day weather
Conditions on September 13, 2025 — historical Open-Meteo data.
The sun rises at 6:47 AM and sets at 7:17 PM local time (EDT) in Williamsburg on September 13, 2025 — 12h 29m of daylight.
Course
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2025 results — The Hare and Tortoise 8K/5K Run Walk, 1 Mile Fun Run
5K Virtual Run Walk · 1 finisher
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Brown | 35:30 | 7:09 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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