Bob Gurtler Memorial 5K Run/Walk

Fauquier County, the home of the Fourth Chief Justice John Marshall, Civil War Colonel John Mosby and stopping off point for General Lafayette on his victory tour of 1825. Run the historic streets of Warrenton, Virginia. Begin at the Old Jail Museum built in 1808 and 1823, past the Warren Green Hotel where General George McClellan gave his farewell speech, off to the Greenway and back to the Old Jail Museum.

Entrance free to museum with proof of bib on race day. Have lunch in historic Old Town Warrenton.

Welcome to the Spring 2026 Fit 5 Season!

We are excited to welcome you to the Fit 5 Family! Fit 5 Runners is a program founded and run by certified educators who are also USATF-level track coaches. This is a professionally run program and not volunteer-based.

Sessions will take place on most (but not all) Saturdays from 9:15–10:15 a.m. at the track at Gainesville Middle School.

Scheduled Meeting Dates:

April 11, 18, 25

May 9, 16, 23, 30

June 13, 20

No Sessions: May 2 and June 6

Most Saturdays will be practice-focused and include running drills, skill development, games, and instruction aligned with our five core standards. Select Saturdays will be designated as race days. A detailed weekly schedule will be emailed in advance to assist with planning.

In the event of rain or severe weather, we will make every effort to offer a makeup session when possible; however, makeup days are not guaranteed, and refunds will not be issued for weather-related cancellations.

This program is open to children ages 4–10. At this time, we are unable to accept children under the age of 4. If a child under age 4 is registered, registration fees will be refunded minus applicable sign-up costs (you will may FIT 5 cost and your own).

To ensure a positive and successful experience for all participants, Fit 5 Runners reserves the right to meet with families and, if necessary, discontinue an athlete’s participation if the program is not the best fit. Our goal is to foster a supportive and encouraging environment where every athlete feels confident, motivated, and set up for success.

Welcome to the SUNDAY SPRING 2026 season (6 meeting days only) PLEASE NOTE: I have never offered Fit 5 on a Sunday, if we have less than 15 participants we will not hold our session (you will be given the option to change to Sat or a refund)

We are excited to welcome you to the Fit 5 Family! Fit 5 Runners is a program founded and run by certified educators who are also USATF-level track coaches. This is a professionally run program and not volunteer-based.

Sessions will take place on most (but not all) SUNDAYS from 11AM–NOON at the track at Gainesville Middle School.

Scheduled Meeting Dates:

April 12, 19, 26

May 17, 24, 31

No Sessions: May 3 or 10th (Happy Mothers Day!)

Most SUNDAYS will be practice-focused and include running drills, skill development, games, and instruction aligned with our five core standards. Select SUNDAYS will be designated as race days. A detailed weekly schedule will be emailed in advance to assist with planning.

In the event of rain or severe weather, we will make every effort to offer a makeup session when possible; however, makeup days are not guaranteed, and refunds will not be issued for weather-related cancellations.

This program is open to children ages 4–10. At this time, we are unable to accept children under the age of 4. If a child under age 4 is registered, registration fees will be refunded minus applicable sign-up costs (you will may FIT 5 cost and your own).

To ensure a positive and successful experience for all participants, Fit 5 Runners reserves the right to meet with families and, if necessary, discontinue an athlete’s participation if the program is not the best fit. Our goal is to foster a supportive and encouraging environment where every athlete feels confident, motivated, and set up for success.