bishopsevents.com/event/2026-random-row-brewing-5k-10k/ Points count towards 5k, 10k & Back of the Pack Series. Points count towards Sippin’ Series. Find more info about the series here. Register Now Come for a fun 5k/10k at one of our newest Sippin’ Series courses, Darden Towe Park, and stay for a beer with new and old friends at Random Row Brewing! Please note for that this Sippin Series race, the race will take place at one location (Darden Towe Park), and the post-race drinks will be at a different, but nearby, location (Random Row Brewing). 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 1 Glass of beer from Random Row Brewing, Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event Charity Information People Places is a local, nonprofit foster care agency with over 50 years of experience serving the Shenandoah Valley and Central Piedmont regions with offices in Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, and Staunton. We provide life-changing support for vulnerable children and families through innovative, relationship-centered services. Our organization played a pivotal role in developing and advancing Treatment Foster Care (TFC) both locally and nationally, with a strong emphasis on a trauma-informed care approach. We don’t just provide foster care, we cultivate healing environments by recruiting, training, and walking alongside foster families every step of the way. That dedication has earned us Charlottesville Family Magazine’s “Best Foster Care/Adoption Services” for the past two years. What sets us apart is our deep-rooted belief that relationships are the foundation of healing. Every child we serve, every family we train, and every partner we engage with is met with empathy, professionalism, and commitment. We are not only licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services and accredited by the Council on Accreditation, but we also publicly share our performance data to ensure transparency and accountability. At People Places, we don’t just serve our communities—we’re part of it, walking hand-in-hand with those we serve to build a better, more connected future for every child.
***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before July 22. 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 scenic route around the park, with a mix of grass, pavement, and gravel trail surfaces. Five water stations will be along the 10k course at approximately mile markers .8, 1.55, 2.1, 4.1, 4.65 & 5.4. Three water stations will be along the 5k course at approximately mile markers .8, 1.55 & 2.3. Restrooms can be located in the park.
Back of the Pack time: 12:00
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. 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 will need to arrive approximately one hour before the race to register for the event. T-shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed for race day registers.
***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance
Water Stations
Five water stations will be along the 10k course at approximately mile markers .8, 1.55, 2.1, 4.1, 4.65 & 5.4. Three water stations will be along the 5k course at approximately mile markers .8, 1.55 & 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 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. 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.
Banditing Policy
A bandit is defined as an unauthorized runner who participates in a race without officially registering or paying the entry fee. This practice can strain race resources like water, medical aid, and space, potentially affecting the experience and safety of registered participants.
While banditing a race seems like a victimless activity, please consider that as a race company, we have many factors to consider. Event safety and security of all participants is a top priority for us, and not knowing who is participating in our race can be a problem in case of injury or illness. Additionally, we provide supplies and personnel along our courses based on registration. Bandits can takeaway supplies that have not been allocated to them and this can cause the race to run low on first aid supplies, water, snacks, etc. There are also legal liabilities involved in case of a bandit runner possibly being injured during the race, as they haven’t signed any waivers during the registration process.
We do not allow banditing of our races, and violators may face removal from the course, disqualification from future events, as well as disqualification from the current event of any participant you may be running with.
Directions to Parking
The race starts and ends in Darden Towe Park (1445 Darden Towe Park Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22911). Parking is on-site. The best way to locate this event is via GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin: 38.040554, -78.450695
Post-race beers at Random Row Brewing, 608 Preston Ave # A, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Please note, the race DOES NOT take place at Random Row Brewing. You must use the above GPS pin to locate the start/finish of the race.
