# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Patriotic Pursuit 5k/10k/Half - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am - **Event Description**: https://bishopsevents.com/event/2025-patriotic-pursuit-5k-10k-half/ Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, Endurance & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Winter Series. Find more info about the series here. Register Now! Check out this amazing route along the C&O Canal Trail in Williamsport Park in Maryland. Soak in the history of Williamsport, MD while exploring a new section of the C&O Canal Trail. This race was a runner favorite last year – come see what you missed! 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 To Benefit the Semper Fi & America’s Fund. Race Start Times Half – 8:30am 10k – 8:45am 5k – 9am Registration Fees 5k – $30, until Jan 15 ($35) 10k – $45, until Jan 15 ($50) Half – $65, until Jan 15 ($70) ***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before Jan 21. 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 flat, gravel trail along the scenic C&O Canal, a beautiful run next to the river! The 5k is out-and-back and the 10k is two laps of the 5k. Back of the Pack time: 11:00 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. 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 during our awards ceremony post-race. We also award the 1st & 2nd place 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 one hour before your event start time to check-in. Race Day Registration There will be race day registration. Participants should plan 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 five water stations along the 10k course at approximately mile markers .5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.6, & 5.7. Two water stations will be along the 5k course at approximately mile marker .5 & 2.6. Gatorade will be available at some water stations. Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary. Restrooms Portajohns can be located in the park. 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 & Transfer To view our full refund/transfer policy, click here. Directions to Parking There is parking at Williamsport Park (124 W Salisbury St, Williamsport, MD 21795). The best way to locate this event is via GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin: 39.599496, -77.826698 2026 Donut Give Up 5k & 10k 2026 Winter Rock Creek 5k & 10k Details Date: January 31, 2026 Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Categories: 10k, 5k, Half-Marathon Event Tags: C&O Canal, patriotic pursuit, run md, semper fi, williamsport Venue Williamsport Park 124 W Salisbury St. Willamsport, Maryland 21795 Organizer Bishops Events Email BishopsEvents@yahoo.com - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/williamsport/2026-patriotic-pursuit-5k-10k-half/200029199730659 - **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, trips-adventures, virtual-run, marathons, contests, nonprofit, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 44 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Williamsport - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: 124 W Salisbury St, Williamsport, MD 21795-1043, United States - **lat**: 39.59888 - **long**: -77.82457 - **full address**: 124 W Salisbury St, Williamsport, MD 21795-1043, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Patriotic Pursuit 5k/10k/Half - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/699d86daadf90a5b0f113f3f3016f0998b833a2ca2f44a71d30bc040f2faf51d-rimg-w851-h315-dcf0fffe-gmir?v=1769426726 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Patriotic Pursuit 5k/10k/Half being held? - **A:** 2026 Patriotic Pursuit 5k/10k/Half takes place on Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am at 124 W Salisbury St, Williamsport, MD 21795-1043, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Patriotic Pursuit 5k/10k/Half? - **A:** 2026 Patriotic Pursuit 5k/10k/Half is organized by Bishop's Events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Patriotic Pursuit 5k/10k/Half is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Williamsport, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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