Points count towards our Year-Long 5k & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Winter 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.
Sponsorships are available – please email katie@tmmgservices.com or tworosz@connerstrongfoundation.org for more information.
Come enjoy this gorgeous 5k course!
Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this event.
In addition to the race, there will be a resource fair in the parking area / surrounding area. Be sure to stop by & check out these local resources and learn more about organizations in the area & their missions to support mental health.
Runners Receive
Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt & A Chip Timed Event
There will be prizes for the top finishers in age categories.
Charity Information
ConnerStrong Foundation works to bring awareness to mental health issues and suicide prevention and to change the discussion about mental health, especially in our teens and young adults. The foundation also provides outreach and comfort to the families and communities affected by mental health and suicide.
Race Start Times
5k – 8am
Registration Fees
5k – $35, until March 15 ($40)
***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before March 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
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
This is a paved route with minimal elevation change. The 5k is an out-and-back in one direction, before heading in the other direction along the Mount Vernon Trail.
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 60 minutes before your event start time to check-in.
Race Day Registration
There will be no on-site race registration for this race.
Water Stations
Two water stations will be along the 5k course at approximately mile markers .9 & 2.5. Gatorade will be available at some water stations. Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary.
Restrooms
Restrooms can be located at the restroom facility on site.
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.
Parking
The race starts and ends at Belle Haven Park in Alexandria at the Belle Haven Picnic Area.
The best way to locate this event is via GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin: 38°46’45.3″N 77°03’07.0″W).
