2022 Explore the Shore 5k & 10k

Loading Events
This event has passed.

Points count towards 5k, 10k, & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Summer Series.  Find more info about the series here.

Register Now!

 

Ready for a great race for a great charity? It is one of the best race courses around. The entire run is around the peninsula, overlooking Monroe Bay and the Potomac River.

Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this event.

 

Virtual Race Option

We now offer a virtual run option for those who cannot make it on race day.  Find more information about our virtual option on our Virtual Races page.

 

Runners Receive

Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event

 

Charity Information

 

Race Start Times

10k – 7:30am

5k – 7:45am

 

Registration Fees

5k – $25, until July 15 ($30)

10k – $40, until July 15 ($45)

***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance

T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before July 13.  We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-served basis.

 

T-Shirt Design

T-shirt design for the race is available here as soon as it has been approved.

 

Race Medal Design

Race medal designs can be viewed on the Friday before the race on the Bishops Events Facebook page or our Instagram page.

 

Course maps can now be found at

https://bishopsevents.com/colonial-beach/

 

Live Race Results

Live results will be posted on Athlinks.com.  Additionally, there will be a QR code at the race for you to scan to immediately view your results.  Final race results with series points will be posted to our website on the Monday following your race.

 

Awards

We award the top 3 men and women overall during our awards ceremony post-race.  We also award the 1st Male and Female in these categories: 19&Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+.  Runners who place top 3 overall in their race are not eligible to also win their age groups.

 

Photos

We will post any photos taken by staff on our Facebook page by Tuesday after the event.

 

Social Media Challenge

On Tuesdays, we pick our favorite Instagram or Facebook post from the previous race weekend.  The winner will receive 50% off a future race!  Make sure to tag us in your race photos at:

Instagram:  BishopsEventsLLC

Facebook: BishopsEvents

 

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup is available at the event.  We recommend arriving one hour before your event start time to check-in.

 

Race Day Registration

There will be race day registration. Participants will need to arrive approximately one hour before the race to register for the event. T-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed for race day registers.

***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance

 

Water Stations

Three water stations will be along the 10k course at approximately mile markers 1.45, 3.1 & 4.55.  One water station will be along the 5k course at approximately mile marker 1.45. Gatorade will be available at some water stations.  Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary.

 

Restrooms

Restrooms can be located approximately 100 yards up the boardwalk from the start/finish line.

 

Weather Policy

Weekly weather reports are posted on the Thursday before race weekends on our Facebook page by Chad Merrill with the Hagerstown Almanack.  Race officials may delay, change or postpone the event due to weather conditions.  All registered runners will be notified via email of any changes.  In most cases, a decision is not made until the night before the race, and a decision could come as late as the morning of the event.

 

Refunds & Transfers

To view our full refund/transfer policy, click here.

 

Directions to Parking

There are several parking lots for parking near the Start/Finish Line.  The race begins on the boardwalk near Boundary Street.  Use High Tides on the Potomac’s address as a guide (205 Taylor Street, Colonial Beach, VA 22443)