

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Paradise Springs 5k/10k
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 09:45 am
- **Event Description**: https://bishopsevents.com/event/2026-paradise-springs-5k-10k/



Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, &amp; Back of the Pack Series.  Points will also count towards our Sippin Series.  Find more info about the series here.
Register Now

 

Come enjoy this challenging course at Hemlock Overlook and celebrate at the end with a glass of wine from Paradise Springs Winery.

 

Virtual Race Option

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

A glass of wine from Paradise Springs, Finisher Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, &amp; A Chip Timed Event

 

Charity Information

In partnership with John P. Mayhugh Foundation. The John P Mayhugh Foundation (JPMF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in February 2017 to honor the memory and the legacy of its namesake, John Powell Mayhugh. John was born to Kevin and Colonel Mary Lowe Mayhugh (Ret.). John, who battled issues from secondary post-traumatic stress that led to addiction, tragically died at the age of 27 from an opiate drug overdose. With the death of her son, it became evident to Mary Lowe that the national narrative must change, and our leaders and communities must take a more holistic approach to “brain health”.  Along with John’s friends and colleagues, Mary Lowe and Kevin established the Foundation to address systemic barriers to recovery and improve outcomes for those suffering from post-traumatic stress (PTS) , traumatic brain injury (TBI)  and addiction.

 

Race Start Times

10k – 9:45am

5k – 10am

 

Registration Fees

5k – $35, until Feb 15 ($40)

10k – $50, until Feb 15 ($55)

***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance

T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before Feb 18.  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

This is a technical trail route that goes through Hemlock Overlook Park and down by the river. There are some big elevation changes and there’s a very technical section of rocks that will slow all runners down. The 10k is two laps of the 5k route. Check the course map to see the elevation gain.

Back of the Pack time: 15:00
What is the Back of the Pack (BOTP)?  It is not a cut off time, it is actually a series we have geared towards people who average higher than the BOTP listed above.  This allows runners of similar pace to compete with each other and get series points. Visit Bishop’s events FAQ for more information about this and other questions you may have.  https://bishopsevents.com/series-faqs/

 

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&amp;Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, &amp; 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 3 water stations along the 10k course at approximately mile markers 2.3, 3.1, &amp; 5.4.  One water station will be along the 5k course at approximately mile marker 2.3. Gatorade will be available at some water stations.  Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary.

 

Restrooms

Restrooms can be located in the winery.

 

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 &amp; Transfer

To view our full refund/transfer policy, click here.

 

Directions to Parking

Use 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA 20124 for directions to Paradise Springs Winery.    The best way to locate this event is via GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin:  38.766590, -77.406078
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clifton/2026-paradise-springs-5k-10k/200029282251212
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, virtual-run, contests, health-wellness, trips-adventures, nonprofit, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://bishopsevents.com/event/2026-paradise-springs-5k-10k/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=clifton-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Clifton
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA 20124-1811, United States
- **lat**: 38.76568
- **long**: -77.40507
- **full address**: 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA 20124-1811, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Bishop's Events (https://allevents.in/org/bishops-events/4565888)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 09:45 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA 20124-1811, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Bishop's Events
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, workshops, virtual-run, contests, health-wellness, trips-adventures, nonprofit, charities
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Paradise Springs 5k/10k ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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