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Bob Gurtler Memorial 5K Run/Walk

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The Plains, Virginia, United States

calendar_today 07 Nov, 2026

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sell $30.00

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

Bob Gurtler Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 4.1° / 13.6°

wb_sunny 0.0° / 10.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.8 /

water_drop 64.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 4.1° / 13.6°

wb_sunny 0.0° / 10.0°

air 11.8 km/h

water_drop 64.6%

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.