The Hare and Tortoise New Quarter Park 5K

The Hare and Tortoise New Quarter Park 5K takes place in Williamsburg, Virginia, at New Quarter Park on November 14, 2026. The morning starts with a 1-Mile Fun Run at 9:00 AM, followed at 9:30 AM by the 8K Run/Walk (about 5 miles) and an 8K Competitive Walk, and then the 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) at 9:40 AM. The name says it all: fast runners and steady walkers are both part of the event, and the competitive walk gives dedicated walkers a category of their own.

The 8K is the interesting distance here, a little longer than the familiar 5K and a fair test for runners moving up. Six to eight weeks with a weekly run of 5 to 6 miles will cover it. Walkers targeting the competitive 8K should practice sustained brisk walking, since 5 miles at a strong pace is close to an hour of effort. The 5K works for beginners and families, and the fun run gets kids moving before the adults start. With starts staggered by ten minutes, keep your group's timing straight.