2026 Operation Enduring Warrior 5k/10k/Half
Schedule
Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 am
UTC-04:00Location
Great Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854, United States | Rockville, MD
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https://bishopsevents.com/event/2026-operation-enduring-warrior-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.
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Come enjoy a scenic 5k/10k/half that will run alongside the Potomac River and check out the waterfalls post-race. Race registration does not include the park entrance fee. Please check here for park pass specials (including military).
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 Coin, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event
Charity Information
Benefiting Operation Enduring Warrior
Operation Enduring Warrior is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor, empower and motivate America’s wounded military service members. Our physical, mental and emotional rehabilitative cycle is modeled to overcome adversity and hardship through innovation, teamwork and perseverance; ultimately enabling Wounded Warriors’ lives to go in directions they once thought impossible.
Race Start Times
Half – 7:30am (Half marathon has a time limit of 3:15 for completion)
If you think your pace for the half marathon is near or above three hours, please reach out to [email protected] to arrange an earlier start time as we want to accommodate all runners’ abilities.
10k – 7:45am
5k – 8am
Registration Fees
5k – $30, until March 15 ($35)
10k – $45, until March 15 ($50)
Half – $65, until Mar 15 ($70)
***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before March 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
The 5k/10k/half run along the C&O Canal which is a light gravel dirt road with minimal elevation change for an out-and-back for each of the routes.
Back of the Pack time: 11:00; 12:00 (half)
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 no on-site race registration for this race.
Water Stations
There will be 7 water stations along the 1/2 marathon course at approximately mile markers 1.55, 2.8, 5.5, 6.55, 7.6, 10.3, & 11.55. Four water stations will be along the 10k course at approximately mile markers 1.55, 2.8, 3.4, & 4.65. One water station will be along the 5k course at approximately mile markers 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 restroom facility near the roundabout.
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
The race starts and ends in Great Falls Park MARYLAND (11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac MD 20854). The best way to locate this event is via GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin: 39.002397, -77.246982
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Details
Date:
March 29, 2026
Time:
7:30 am - 11:30 am
Event Categories:
10k, 5k, Half-Marathon
Event Tags:
10k, 5k, great falls md, half marathon, operation enduring warrior
Venue
Great Falls Maryland
MD 20854 United States
Organizer
Bishops Events
[email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Great Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854, United States, Rockville, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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