Sat, Apr 17, 2027

SAYMCA 8k (In Memory of Bobby Fitzgerald)

Staunton, VA

Opens Feb 2, 2027Annual since at least 2026

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Feb 14, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the SAYMCA 8k (In Memory of Bobby Fitzgerald)

The course rolls through Staunton's downtown past historic buildings, then opens into Gypsy Hill Park, where the greenspace gives the route a different feel from the streets that come before it. It is not flat, but nothing on it is severe enough to stay in your legs the next day.

Entry fees support the YMCA's annual giving campaign, which funds memberships, youth programs, and camps for families across the area. So the race has a purpose beyond the clock, and most people running seem to know it.

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SAYMCA 8k (In Memory of Bobby Fitzgerald) 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

8K Results · 2026

59finishers

31:39winner

48:48median

1:39:27cutoff

Top 3: PAUL TITUS (31:39) · William Sieber (34:10) · David Greiner (34:37)

The SAYMCA 8k (In Memory of Bobby Fitzgerald) has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

8K4/17/2027 07:30$35

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Common Questions About the SAYMCA 8k (In Memory of Bobby Fitzgerald)

Will I finish last at the SAYMCA 8k (In Memory of Bobby Fitzgerald)?

Almost certainly not. Half the 8K field finished slower than 48:48, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:39:27, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the SAYMCA 8k (In Memory of Bobby Fitzgerald) a good first 8K?

It is a small race (59 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 SAYMCA 8k (In Memory of Bobby Fitzgerald)?

The 8K winner ran 31:39 while the median finisher took 48:48. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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