Come out and join us for our 7th Annual fundraiser to support the outreach of the District Heights Youth Development Foundation and the District Heights Family & Youth Services Bureau. This is a USATF Certified Course (course # MD17021NP).
The District Heights Youth Development Foundation’s mission is to provide an organization that perpetuates improves and preserves the delivery of positive youth development services for youth residents of the City of District Heights and surrounding areas thereby, providing a continuum of services for children, youth, and families beyond therapeutic services at the bureau. Join us in helping our youth to thrive through continuous positive engagement!
*Youth ages 12 and under with an adult paid registration may participate at no cost.*
Virtual Race Option
Can’t attend the race but want to contribute to this important cause? Register for our virtual race through October 7 using this link:
My Sole Knows 5K Virtual Run/Walk/Virtual Online Registration (runsignup.com)
Runners Receive
Finisher’s Medal, Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event
Charity Information
The District Heights Youth Development Foundation’s mission is to provide an organization that perpetuates improves and preserves the delivery of positive youth development services for youth residents of the City of District Heights and surrounding areas thereby, providing a continuum of services for children, youth, and families beyond therapeutic services at the bureau. Join us in helping our youth to thrive through continuous positive engagement!
Race Start Times
5k – 9am
Registration Fees
5k – $25
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 Map
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
Awards to be announced.
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-shirts sizes cannot be guaranteed for race day registers.
Water Stations
Water will be available along the 5k course. Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary.
Restrooms
Restrooms can be located in the municipal center near the parking lot.
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
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.
Directions to Parking
The race starts and ends at the District Heights Municipal Center (2000 Marbury Drive, District Heights, MD 20747). There is parking in the upper and lower lots at the Municipal Center. Race starts and ends within the stadium.
