Sat, Nov 28, 2026

After Ate 8K and 2 Mile

Williamsburg, VA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

8K2 Miles4K

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Sep 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the After Ate 8K and 2 Mile

The 8K takes you across a long bridge on the Virginia Capital Trail, then winds through the Greensprings and Powhatan trails before looping back across Jamestown Road to the finish. The shorter distance runs a service road parallel to Jamestown Road, out to a turnaround and back. Both courses are paved and smooth, the 8K more scenic once it gets into the wooded trail sections.

After the race, there is hot pizza and local Alewerks beer at the finish, plus music from a DJ. Runners are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food to donate to local organizations through the Salvation Army and several other community partners.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

8K · 2025 results

79finishers

31:03winner

52:00median

1:24:26cutoff

Top 3: Toby Worm (31:03) · Jeff Berry (32:00) · Tyler Kroenlein (33:24)

2 Miles · 2025 results

29finishers

13:47winner

28:48median

43:38cutoff

Top 3: Jeffrey Petkun (13:47) · J. Petkun (13:48) · Megan Mills (16:01)

4K · 2025 results

3finishers

19:57winner

26:41median

29:02cutoff

Top 3: Doug Paredes (19:57) · Connie Glueck (26:41) · Dennis Monk (29:02)

The After Ate 8K and 2 Mile has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

8K11/28/2026 10:00$40

2 Miles11/28/2026 09:55$35

4K11/28/2026 09:55$35

8K11/28/2026 09:55$35

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Common Questions About the After Ate 8K and 2 Mile

Will I finish last at the After Ate 8K and 2 Mile?

Almost certainly not. Half the 8K field finished slower than 52:00, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:24:26, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the After Ate 8K and 2 Mile a good first 8K?

It is a small race (79 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 8K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the After Ate 8K and 2 Mile?

The 8K winner ran 31:03 while the median finisher took 52:00. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.