The Hare and Tortoise 8K/5K Run Walk, 1 Mile Fun Run

The Sixteenth Annual Karene O’Hare/Bitsy Whitten Ovarian Cancer Memorial Run is scheduled for Saturday, September 23, on the Capital Trail in partnership with the Williamsburg Community Foundation. This Memorial Run is the only annual fundraising program that supports Ovarian Cancer screening, treatment, and education for uninsured and under-insured women in the greater Williamsburg community.

Awards

5K Top three male and female overall in the 5K run and top three male and female in Age Groups 12 and under, 13-19 and ten-year age groups from 20-29 to 79-79 and 80 and over. 8K Top three male and female overall in 8K Run and Top three male and female in age groups 19 and under, then 5 yr age groups from 20-24 through 75 and over. 8K Competitive Walk Top five male and female overall.

Early Packet Pick up is from 12-6 PM on 9/20/24 at Colonial Sports Race Day packet Pick up and After Race party is in the Meadows opposite the Jamestown Settlement Parking Lot. Virtual participants can run or walk any 8K or 5K course at their convenience. Virtual rules are simple; register for the race and submit your results by September 23rd, 2022. Once your time is posted we will provide you with a distinctive and specially designed t-shirt to commemorate your participation. A shipping fee of $9.00 must be paid in advance.

Thank you for your support in the fight against this dreadful disease. We hope to make this a record year for race entrants and fundraising to honor the legacy of John O’Hare, founder of the Hare & Tortoise, who passed away in May of 2022.