Points count towards the Sippin’ Series. Points will also count towards 5k, 10k & Back of the Pack Series. Find more info about the series here.
This 5k/10k will run from Cobbler Mountain Cellars into the surrounding streets. Come for the race but stay for the cider after! Bring a picnic & enjoy the beautiful scenery on the property after the race.
Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this event.
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
Glass of Cider, Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event
Charity Information
In partnership with Spikes K9. Our mission is to provide quality training, care, and protection to both active and retired working dogs under the service of the military, law enforcement, search and rescue, and other public safety organizations. We were founded in 2014 by retired Naval Special Warfare Operator (SEAL), K9 Handler, Purple Heart recipient, Yale University student, author of Touching the Dragon – James Hatch.
Race Start Times
10k – 8:45am
5k – 9am
Registration Fees
5k – $30, until Feb 15 ($35)
10k – $45, until Feb 15 ($50)
***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before February 23rd. 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 for the race.
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 be found at
https://bishopsevents.com/cobbler-mountain-cellars/
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 get registered for the event. T-shirts sizes cannot be guaranteed for race day registers.
***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance
Water Stations
There will be 6 water stations along the 10k course at approximately mile markers 0.5, 1, 2.6, 3.6, 4.1, & 5.7. Three water stations will be along the 5k course at approximately mile markers 0.5, 1, & 2.6. Gatorade will be available at some water stations. Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary.
Restrooms
Restrooms can be found inside the Cidery building.
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 & Transfer
To view our full refund/transfer policy, click here.
Directions to Parking
The race starts and ends at Cobbler Mountain Cellars (5909 Long Fall Ln, Delaplane, VA 20144)
