Points count towards 5k (4-Miler), 10k (13k), & Back of the Pack Series. Points will count towards the Fall Series. Find more info about the series here.
Come out and enjoy this scenic, flat 4-miler and 13k (8.08miles) in the heart of Georgetown near the Nation’s Capital. Both events run on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path.
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
Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event
Charity Information
Benefiting the Team RWB DC
Race Start Times
13k – 8am
4-Miler – 8:30am
Registration Fees
4-Miler – $30, until Sept 30 ($35)
13k – $45, until Sept 30 ($50)
***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before October 5. 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
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/fletchers-boathouse/
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 no on-site race registration for this race.
Water Stations
Three water stations will be along the 13k course at approximately mile markers 2, 4 & 6. One water station will be along the 4 miler course at approximately mile marker 2. Gatorade will be available at some water stations. Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary.
Restrooms
Restrooms can be located in the facility near 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 is parking at Fletcher’s Boathouse (4940 Canal Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007).
