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.
Nov 07, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in 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.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of Bob Gurtler Memorial 5K Run/Walk.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Christian Lyman | 19:33.19 | |
| 🥈 | Isidro Chavez | 19:58.75 | |
| 🥉 | Brenden Velez | 20:05.31 | |
| 4 | Mario Zuniga | 20:12.43 | |
| 5 | Karsten Brown | 20:25.36 | |
| 6 | Charles Bowles | 20:56.57 | |
| 7 | Laura Bergmann | 21:19 | |
| 8 | Brad Rippey | 21:45.71 | |
| 9 | Jason Vassilicos | 21:52.54 | |
| 10 | L. Harlow | 22:12.47 | |
| 11 | Matt Boyd | 22:33.75 | |
| 12 | Eloísa Gutierrez | 22:41.06 | |
| 13 | Matt Anderson | 22:52.13 | |
| 14 | Dennis Velez | 22:55.64 | |
| 15 | Cathy Ross | 22:59.52 | |
| 16 | Jack Morrison | 23:04.72 | |
| 17 | Parker Velez | 23:17.34 | |
| 18 | Jim Edson | 23:37.43 | |
| 19 | Joseph David | 24:41.46 | |
| 20 | Alex Knutsen | 24:43.69 | |
| 21 | Mary Mack | 24:51 | |
| 22 | Stephanie Hayden | 25:00.44 | |
| 23 | A. Powers | 25:39.81 | |
| 24 | Sara Gilliam | 25:41.27 | |
| 25 | Lisa Totten | 25:50.82 | |
| 26 | Nina Anderson | 26:00.45 | |
| 27 | Eldon Mack | 26:26.55 | |
| 28 | I. Patterson | 26:30.44 | |
| 29 | Jason Page | 26:48.94 | |
| 30 | Mark Nesfeder | 27:02.94 | |
| 31 | Christopher Ohlson | 27:13.35 | |
| 32 | Marygay Cross | 27:53.47 | |
| 33 | S. Taylor | 28:04.19 | |
| 34 | K. Harlow | 28:09.15 | |
| 35 | Steven Wolf | 28:23.46 | |
| 36 | Chris Harlow | 28:27.42 | |
| 37 | Logan Blevins | 28:59.41 | |
| 38 | Neal Riemenschneider | 29:12.2 | |
| 39 | Piers Carey | 29:26.03 | |
| 40 | Steven Wines | 29:46.43 | |
| 41 | Larry Mercadante | 30:06.7 | |
| 42 | Michelle VanHorn | 30:09.12 | |
| 43 | Roseann Marrero | 30:12.06 | |
| 44 | Jeff Peterson | 30:16.16 | |
| 45 | Derek White | 31:03.01 | |
| 46 | Bill Stahr | 31:15.06 | |
| 47 | Karen Young | 31:32.54 | |
| 48 | Amanda Gray | 31:47.08 | |
| 49 | Ed Mayhew | 32:25.17 | |
| 50 | Tom Strange | 32:33.59 |
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