#HonorConnor

About the Event

The 4th annual event is in memory of Connor James Smith who passed away at age 12, but loved being outdoors and being pushed in his wheelchair on runs with his mom. All proceeds will benefit the Connor James Smith grant for SCN8A families.

Event Summary:

The in person run will be held on Saturday, June 13th. In addition to supporting children with special needs, special equipment and therapies, your race entry will get you an official race time, a finisher's medal, and a finish-line beer (valid only on race day).

Virtual participants will have 7 days to compete their distance, and will receive a finisher's medal.

Event Details:

The race will consist of three different race lengths: Half-Marathon, Quarter-Marathon, and 5k. A virtual option for all three is available.

Half-Marathon

This race will be 2 3.25-mile loops (out and back) on the Capital Trail starting from Indian Fields Tavern. We will have water on the course at both turn-around points. Race day bib pickup will be from 6:30 am to 7:15 am the morning of June 7th. The race starts at 7:30 am.

Quarter Marathon

Your race will be just 1 3.25-mile loop (out and back) on the Capital Trail starting from Indian Fields. You have the option of picking up your bib anytime between 6:30 am and 8:15 am. You can start any time between 7:30 am and 8:30 am.

5k

Your race will be 1.55 miles out and back on the Capital Trail. You have the option of picking up your bib anytime between 6:30 am and 8:15 am. You can start any time between 7:30 am and 8:30 am.

Races Offered

Virtual 5k

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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05:00

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$30.00

Virtual Half Marathon

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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05:00

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$30.00

Virtual Quarter Marathon

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 6.55 Miles

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05:00

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$30.00

3/4 Marathon

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 1.55 Miles

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07:30

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$35.00

5k

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$25.00

Half Marathon

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$30.00

Quarter Marathon

Jun 13, 2026

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Distance — 6.55 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Charles City.

thermostat Temperature

19.3° / 29.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

20.2° / 30.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 48m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:47

nightlight Sunset

20:29

About Charles City

Learn more about the host city, Charles City.

Charles City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Charles City County, Virginia, United States. It is the county seat of Charles City County. The population as of the 2020 census was 104.