In true Southern summer fashion, it was a gorgeous and very hot morning for the Chiles Pancake 5K Race—a fundraiser benefiting Western Albemarle Rescue Squad—on Saturday, September 10. The heat didn’t impact the festive atmosphere, great turnout from community, and stellar participation of 119 runners—our best year yet!
Ben Sutphen claimed first place overall (time: 19:14.9) and Bridget Donaldson was the first-place female finisher (time: 21:18.9). For the 12 years old and under crowd, Ronan MacDonald finished first, with a time of 22:13.9. Jim Bell took first place within the over 70 group with 25:15.1. Congratulations to this year’s winners! For the full race results, click here.
This event would not have been possible without the army of community volunteers who helped with registration, parking, timing runners, and other critical tasks. Thank you, volunteers!
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- State Farm employees handed out water to thirsty runners
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- Finish line at the Chiles Peach Orchard Pancake 5k 2016
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- Finish line at the Chiles Peach Orchard Pancake 5k 2016
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- Waiting for the 5k race to start
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- Albemarle Fire & Rescue Squad
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- Finish line at the Chiles Peach Orchard Pancake 5k 2016
Thank you sponsors!
- Chiles Peach Orchard
- Crozet Running
- Bold Rock Hard Cider
- Prince Michel Winery
- Brownsville Market
- Crozet Pizza
- King Family Vineyard
- Misty Mountain Campground
- Augusta Health
- Greenwood Gourmet
- BurritOH
- Crozet Hardware
- Blue Ridge Builders Supply
Day-of support for runners:
- Bailey’s Retreat (water bottles)
- Crozet Mudhouse (coffee and supplies)
- Lauren Morris – State Farm (water bottles)
Items donated for silent auction from:
- Aaron Watson Photography
- Parkway Pharmacy
- Crozet Mudhouse
- Otto’s
- Mountainside Grille
- Hair Cuttery Crozet
- La Vie Nails and Spa
- Fardowners
- Georgetown West Salon
- Art Box
Update: February 2017
The 2016 Chiles Peach Orchard Pancake 5K attracted 120 runners and raised over $2,300. Chiles Peach Orchard store manager Lisa Henson presented a check for $2,371 to Western Albemarle Rescue Squad president Bill Wood on January 6. Read more about the race in the Crozet Gazette.
