Points count towards our Year-Long 5k & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Spring Series. Find more info about the series here.
Please note that Bishop’s Events promo/discount codes cannot be used to register for this event.
On Saturday, May 11, 2024, the Miles for Melanoma DC event will take place at Yards Park with the site opening at 7:30 AM ET for check-in. Opening Ceremonies will begin at 8:30 AM ET. The 5K will begin at 9:00 AM ET with our Closing Ceremonies to follow after all runners have returned starting at 10:00 AM ET.
Join us early and take advantage of all our fun event day activities, which include:
- Miles for Melanoma Photobooth
- Stop by to meet all our sponsors and receive free giveaway items such as tote bags, sunscreen, pens and much more!
- Play cornhole or other on-site outdoor games
- Skin Screenings hosted by Local Presenting Sponsor, QualDerm
Runners Receive
Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event
Charity Information
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is the largest independent organization devoted to melanoma. Committed to the support of medical research in finding effective treatments and eventually a cure for melanoma, the MRF also educates patients and physicians about prevention, diagnosis and the treatment of melanoma. The MRF is an active advocate for the melanoma community, helping to raise awareness of this disease and the need for a cure. The MRF’s website is the premier source for melanoma information seekers.
Race Start Times
5k – 9am
Registration Fees
5k (runner) – $35, until Feb 16 ($40)
5k (walker) – $30, until Feb 16 ($35)
5k (youth, 12 & under) – $20, until Feb 16 ($20)
Virtual rate – runner/walker – $15
Virtual rate – youth, 12 & under – $10
***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before May 1. 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 be found at
Coming soon!
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 male and female overall during our awards ceremony post-race. We also award the 1st Male and Female in these categories: 13&Under, 14-19 , 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, & 60+. Runners who place top 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 60 minutes 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-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 4 water stations along the 5k course at approximately mile markers 0.5, 1, 2.1, and 2.6. Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary.
Restrooms
Port-a-johns can be located near the check-in/registration area.
Volunteers
Volunteers should arrive approximately 60 minutes before the first race kicks off. We will assign volunteer tasks on race morning (water station, course marshals, finish line support, etc). You can find parking information under “Directions to Parking” with a latitude and longitude pin for where to meet.
Weather Policy
We are an all-weather race company (rain or shine or sleet or snow). We will email registered runners and post on social media if the race is cancelled, but this is quite rare, otherwise assume the race is taking place as scheduled.
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
Yards Park, 355 Water St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Paid parking is available at lots adjacent to Yards Park and Capital Riverfront. Click HERE for directions.
All in-person attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the 5K event. The MRF team will provide information to the public regarding the venue’s recommended parking locations, if applicable.
