This event is an in-person race and all waves will be under a 50-person limit. We will send more wave info out the day before the race, as needed. Limited t-shirts will be available for those who register within 12 days of the race. We encourage participants to bring their own water. Masks are appreciated during check-in, but are not expected during the race.
Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Summer Series. Find more info about the series here.
Runners Receive:
Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event
Charity Benefactor is wear blue: run to remember
Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this event.
Now offering a virtual run option for those who cannot make it on race day. You will receive a medal.
Race Start Times
10k – 7:45am
5k – 8am
Registration Fees
5k – $25, until August 15 ($30)
10k – $40, until August 15 ($45)
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before September 2. We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-served basis.
Course Maps can be found at:
5k is two laps (with a detour) of Fort Hunt Park Loop. The 10k is five laps of it.
Packet Pickup
At the event (one hour before the race starts).
Race Day Registration
There will NOT be race day registration. The park service does not allow it.
Directions to Parking
Use 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308 for directions to Fort Hunt Park. We will be set up at Picnic Area C which is in the far corner of the park (follow Fort Hunt Park Loop).
Weather Forecast (Updated on Tuesday before the race)
Starting with our races for the last weekend of August, the meteorologist/weather prognosticator for the Hagerstown Town and Country Almanack will be providing weather forecasts for our races! You check them out here. The most recent video will include the latest weather forecasts for Bishop’s Events
