Bob Gurtler Memorial 5K Run/Walk

About the Event

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.

Races Offered

Nov 07, 2026

straighten

Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in The Plains.

thermostat Temperature

3.7° / 13.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

-0.5° / 9.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 51m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

64.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:54

nightlight Sunset

17:57

About The Plains

Learn more about the host city, The Plains.

The Plains is a small incorporated town in Fauquier County, Virginia, United States. The population was 245 as of the 2020 census, up from 217 at the 2010 census. It is centered on the intersection of VA 55 and VA 245. The town of The Plains is situated off I-66. As of November 2024, the mayor of The Plains is Lori Sisson.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Bob Gurtler Memorial 5K Run/Walk.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Christian Lyman	M	24	Middleburg, VA	19:33.19
🥈	Isidro Chavez	M	49	Marshall, VA	19:58.75
🥉	Brenden Velez	M	28	Bristow, VA	20:05.31
4	Mario Zuniga	M	60	Front Royal, VA	20:12.43
5	Karsten Brown	M	50	Front Royal, VA	20:25.36
6	Charles Bowles	M	42	Middletown, VA	20:56.57
7	Laura Bergmann	F	42	Winchester, VA	21:19
8	Brad Rippey	M	58	Fredericksburg, VA	21:45.71
9	Jason Vassilicos	M	42	Washington, DC	21:52.54
10	L. Harlow	F	12	Gainesville, VA	22:12.47
11	Matt Boyd	M	54	Fredericksburg, VA	22:33.75
12	Eloísa Gutierrez	F	45	Marshall, VA	22:41.06
13	Matt Anderson	M	58	Fairfax, VA	22:52.13
14	Dennis Velez	M	57	Bristow, VA	22:55.64
15	Cathy Ross	F	53	Burke, VA	22:59.52
16	Jack Morrison	M	65	Fredericksburg, VA	23:04.72
17	Parker Velez	M	26	Bristow, VA	23:17.34
18	Jim Edson	M	66	Linden, VA	23:37.43
19	Joseph David	M	61	Warrenton, VA	24:41.46
20	Alex Knutsen	M	37	The Plains, VA	24:43.69
21	Mary Mack	F	60	Amissville, VA	24:51
22	Stephanie Hayden	F	49	Fredericksburg, VA	25:00.44
23	A. Powers	F	12	Gainesville, VA	25:39.81
24	Sara Gilliam	F	47	Stafford, VA	25:41.27
25	Lisa Totten	F	59	Warrenton, VA	25:50.82
26	Nina Anderson	F	56	Warrenton, VA	26:00.45
27	Eldon Mack	M	60	Amissville, VA	26:26.55
28	I. Patterson	F	12	Bristow, VA	26:30.44
29	Jason Page	M	79	Hamilton, VA	26:48.94
30	Mark Nesfeder	M	66	Warrenton, VA	27:02.94
31	Christopher Ohlson	M	51	Winchester, VA	27:13.35
32	Marygay Cross	F	62	Warrenton, VA	27:53.47
33	S. Taylor	F	12	Bristow, VA	28:04.19
34	K. Harlow	F	9	Gainesville, VA	28:09.15
35	Steven Wolf	M	70	Warrenton, VA	28:23.46
36	Chris Harlow	M	48	Gainesville, VA	28:27.42
37	Logan Blevins	M	13	Gainesville, VA	28:59.41
38	Neal Riemenschneider	M	70	Winchester, VA	29:12.2
39	Piers Carey	M	55	Middleburg, VA	29:26.03
40	Steven Wines	M	63	Marshall, VA	29:46.43
41	Larry Mercadante	M	63	Nokesville, VA	30:06.7
42	Michelle VanHorn	F	43	Harpers Ferry, WV	30:09.12
43	Roseann Marrero	F	58	Haymarket, VA	30:12.06
44	Jeff Peterson	M	68	Fredericksburg, VA	30:16.16
45	Derek White	M	30	Marshall, VA	31:03.01
46	Bill Stahr	M	64	The Plains, VA	31:15.06
47	Karen Young	F	56	Boyds, MD	31:32.54
48	Amanda Gray	F	40	Boyce, VA	31:47.08
49	Ed Mayhew	M	79	Winchester, VA	32:25.17
50	Tom Strange	M	63	Warrenton, VA	32:33.59