https://bishopsevents.com/event/2025-puso-5k-10k/
Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Spring Series. Find more info about the series here.
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Come out and enjoy this scenic 10k & 5k in the heart of Georgetown near the Nation’s Capital. Both events run on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path.
Walkers are welcome to attend this event.
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
Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event
Charity Information
Benefitting the PUSO Foundation. The Purposeful Unconditional Service to Others is a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Organization with the mission of providing hope with a purpose. Our desire is to empower individuals to be involved in service work through the gift of giving back. Since 2017, the PUSO Foundation has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives across eight countries: The Philippines, USA, El Salvador, Liberia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Lebanon, and the Dominican Republic. They’ve inspired young people globally to engage in community service. PUSO’s initiatives have encompassed a wide range of support, including humanitarian aid, disaster relief, medical supplies, water provisions, school materials, scholarships, financial assistance, sports gear, holiday gifts, meals, basketball camps, and other essential care packages. All of these efforts have been fueled by the dedication of their volunteers. Their work has garnered recognition from media outlets, governmental bodies, and international organizations.
Race Start Times
10k – 8:15am
5k – 8:30am
Registration Fees
5k – $35, first 100 runners ($40 after)
10k – $50, first 100 runners ($55 after)
Virtual – $25 (Virtual runners must complete registration by May 31st to ensure they receive their shirt and medal before race day)
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before May 31. 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 an out-and-back route on the C&O Canal path which is a light gravel flat trail. There are no major elevation gains. The 10k is out-and-back once.
Back of the Pack time: 11:00
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.
Runner tracking is now available when you sign up for a race with Bishop’s Events. Click on the green SMS button (see example below) at the end of your registration and have your race updates sent to your mobile device as well as those of your friends & family so they can track your race progress.
Awards
We award the top 3 men and women overall (for both the 5k & the 10k) during our awards ceremony post-race.
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 90 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
Three water stations will be along the 10k course at approximately mile markers 1.55, 3.1 & 4.65. One water station will be along the 5k course at approximately mile marker 1.55. 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.
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
There is parking at Fletcher’s Boathouse (4940 Canal Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007). The best way to locate this event is via GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin: 38.919527, -77.101225
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