19th Annual Polar Bear Plunge
📅 Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
📍 Location: Indian Acres Club of Thornburg – 6437 Morris Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22551 (same location as the past few years)
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM (final schedule to be confirmed)
Join us for the 19th Annual Polar Bear Plunge in support of the EOD Warrior Foundation! Brave the chilly waters, enjoy camaraderie with fellow supporters, and help raise critical funds for our nation’s EOD community. Whether you’re plunging or cheering from the sidelines, this unforgettable tradition is a fun way to make a big impact.
Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring award-winning winemaker Leon Tackitt of Tackitt Family Vineyards (Paso Robles, CA). This exclusive five-course gourmet dinner will be perfectly paired with premium wines, creating a unique culinary experience that delights the senses.
Date & Time: October 14, 2025, at 6:30 PM
Location: Eagle Watch Clubhouse, 3055 Eagle Watch Dr, Woodstock, GA 30189
Tickets: $200 per person – includes five-course gourmet menu and wine pairings.
All proceeds benefit the EOD Warrior Foundation and the United States Bomb Technician Association. Seating is limited, so secure your spot today!
Get Ready to Sprint (or Stroll) for a Cause! 
Join us on December 9, 2025, at the scenic Forsyth Park in Savannah for the NAOC Crawling Crab 5K — a fun-filled fundraiser supporting the EOD Warrior Foundation.
Schedule (Tentative):
• Check-in: 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
• Race Start: 3:45 pm
(Please keep an eye on the event webpage a week prior for any updates.)
Not in town? No worries! Virtual participation is available—register from wherever you are and still make a difference.
Registration Perks:
All participants—both in-person and virtual—will receive a branded 5K t-shirt, and in-person racers will also enjoy a finish line grab bag while supplies last
Want to go the extra mile? Turn your participation into fundraising! Set up a profile and compete with others to raise the most for the EOD Warrior Foundation
Join us for a scenic cycling adventure at the Dworetzky’s home in Charles City! The ride along the Virginia Capital Trail starts and ends at their residence, with a beverage stop at a local establishment. A reception follows the ride at their home. Participation is free, and voluntary donations are appreciated. Limited to 60 riders. Explore Sponsorship and Volunteer opportunities by contacting Alan or Vince. Don’t miss this exclusive cycling experience!
Date: September 13th, 2025
Start Time: 10:00 am
1-Day EOD Spouses Workshop
📅 Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CST
📍 Location: 716 Crestview Ave, Niceville, FL 32578
The EOD Warrior Foundation, in partnership with O2X Human Performance, is proud to offer a dynamic and empowering workshop designed exclusively for EOD spouses. This event is focused on small, intentional steps that help build strength, resilience, and lasting well-being for you and your family — with a special focus on navigating Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs).
Workshop Topics:
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Understanding TBIs – Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of TBIs in your spouse.
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Resilience Skills – Practical tools for managing stress during deployments or recovery.
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Relationships & Communication – Build stronger connections and support.
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Nutrition for Wellness – Strategies for high-risk TBI environments and recovery.
What’s Included:
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Coffee & notebook (please bring a water bottle)
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Lunch provided by Zaxby’s
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O2X App, O2X Book & O2X T-Shirt
About O2X:
O2X Human Performance is a team of experts and leaders in human performance who have trained professional sports teams, public safety departments, the military, and more. Their mission is to help people improve physically, mentally, and emotionally — 1% at a time.
This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of Impact100 – Emerald Coast.
Salute in Motion
One Workout. 345 Reasons.
August 1 to December 31
Introducing Salute in Motion: a powerful and heartfelt new fundraising workout in honor of the 345 EOD Technicians whose names are engraved on the EOD Memorial Wall. Each one of these Warriors made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, and through this event, we carry their memory forward with purpose and pride.
This year, Salute in Motion will take the place of our annual EOD Memorial Workout. While the name and format may be new, the heart of this tradition remains stronger than ever. We are still moving in remembrance, still honoring the fallen, and still standing with their families.
From August through December, we invite you to join the EOD Community in a workout that is both a tribute and a mission. Whether you take on the challenge alone, gather your crew, or organize a team event, every movement you make and every dollar you raise will support the legacies of our fallen heroes.
This is more than fitness. It is remembrance. It is connection. It is 345 reasons to keep going.
Sign up. Move with meaning. Honor the fallen. Support the living.
2604 S. Lafountain St, Kokomo, IN
Team info due by August 9thGet in the Holiday spirit with this great race. All three events run on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path, however the Half Marathon & Marathon begin/end in Georgetown near the Potomac Boat Club while the 5K begins/ends at Fletcher’s Boat House.
Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this event.
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
This is a Boston-Qualifying Full Marathon. (6hr time limit)
Race Start Times
Full-Marathon – 8am (6-Hr Course Limit)
If you think your pace for the full marathon is near or above 5.5 hours, please reach out to BishopsEvents@yahoo.com to arrange an earlier start time as we want to accommodate all runners’ abilities.
Half-Marathon – 8:45am
5k – 9:30am
Registration Fees
5k – $35, until November 15 ($40)
Half – $70, until November 15 ($75)
Full – $90, until November 15 ($95)
***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before November 14. 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.
Full & Half Marathon @ Georgetown – The half runs along the C&O Canal which is a light gravel dirt road with minimal elevation change for an out-and-back. The full is two out-and-backs.
Back of the Pack time: 12:00
5k @ Fletcher’s Boathouse – 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.
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 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 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
There will be 14 water stations along the marathon course at approximately mile markers 2.1, 3.8, 4.3, 6.55, 8.8, 9.3 & 11, 15.2, 16.9, 17.4, 19.65, 21.9, 22.4, & 24.1. There will be 7 water stations along the 1/2 marathon course at approximately mile markers 2.1, 3.8, 4.3, 6.55, 8.8, 9.3 & 11. 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
Port-a-johns can be located near the check-in/registration area for the Half Marathon & Marathon – starting in Georgetown.
Restrooms can be located in the facility near the start/finish line – 5K that starts @ Fletcher’s Boathouse.
Bag Check
We do not have an official bag check for this race. If needed, you may leave items at our timing table/tent at the finish line. We do not recommend leaving any valuables as we are not responsible for your items. Any items left and not picked up by the end of the race will be donated.
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
Please note that the half marathon/marathon & the 5k start/end at 2 separate locations along the canal path. Please pay special attention to which event you are running to ensure that you park at the appropriate location! Half marathon & marathon starts/finishes in Georgetown near the Potomac Boat Club. 5k starts/finishes at Fletcher’s Boathouse.
Half Marathon & Marathon Parking Directions:
For parking, there are several parking garages and spaces along Water Street. If you use the address for the Potomac Boat Club (3530 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007) that will get you near the Start/Finish Line. Once you are on Water St, look for parking. It will be difficult to turn around if you follow the GPS all the way to the Boat Club. The best way to locate this event is via GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin: 38.904338, -77.070138
5K Parking Directions:
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
Come enjoy the fast and flat courses at Carderock Recreation Area. They are perfect for PRs!
Walkers are welcome to attend this event.
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
Race Start Times
Half – 7am (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 BishopsEvents@yahoo.com to arrange an earlier start time as we want to accommodate all runners’ abilities.
10k – 7:15am
5k – 7:30am
Registration Fees
5k – $30, until Aug 31 ($35)
10k – $45, until Aug 31 ($50)
Half – $65, until Aug 31 ($70)
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before Sept 10. We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-served basis.
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.
All three routes run along the C&O Canal path which is a light gravel dirt trail. Each route is out-and-back once. There are minimal elevation gains along the route.
Back of the Pack time: 11:00 (5k/10k); 12:00 (half)
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 10 water stations along the 1/2 marathon course at approximately mile markers 1.55, 2.7, 4.9, 5.3, 6.15, 6.95, 7.8, 8.2, 10.4 & 11.55. Four water stations will be along the 10k course at approximately mile markers 1.55, 2.7, 3.5 & 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 by the main parking lot.
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 within the recreation area. There are four parking lots at Carderock. The best way to locate this exact event location is via GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin: 38.972563, -77.198738
This is near the Naval Warfare Surface Center (9500 Macarthur Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817). If you google search Carderock Recreation Area, it takes you to a different location, so please use the GPS pin provided.
Come enjoy this gorgeous 5k & 10k paved course along the scenic Mount Vernon trail.
Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this event.
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
Race Start Times
10k – 7:45am
5k – 8am
Registration Fees
5k – $30, until Aug 15 ($35)
10k – $45, until Aug 15 ($50)
***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before Aug 27. We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-served basis.
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.
This is a paved route with minimal elevation change. The 5k is an out-and-back in one direction, then heads the other direction along the Mount Vernon Trail. The 10k follows the same route as the 5k, but continues another 1.55 miles before turning around for the 2nd time on the Mount Vernon Trail.
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 4 water stations along the 10k course at approximately mile markers 0.9, 2.5, 4, & 5.55. Two water stations will be along the 5k course at approximately mile markers .9 & 2.5. Gatorade will be available at some water stations. Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary.
Restrooms
Restrooms can be located at the restroom facility on site.
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 at Belle Haven Park in Alexandria at the Belle Haven Picnic Area. The best way to locate this event is via GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin: 38°46’45.3″N 77°03’07.0″W
Enjoy the scenic 5k/10k that will run through Lake Fairfax.
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
Sponsors
Race Start Times
10k – 7:45am
5k – 8am
Registration Fees
5k – $30, until July 15 ($35)
10k – $45, until July 15 ($50)
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before July 16. 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
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.
This is a hilly route with some technical trails along the way. There’s about a third of the route that is an out-and-back section at the beginning and end of the race. Check the course maps page for more info on the elevation gain. The 10k is two laps of the 5k.
Back of the Pack time: 13:00
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 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
Six water stations will be along the 10k course at approximately mile markers 0.6, 1.55, 2.5, 3.7, 4.65 & 5.6. Three water stations will be along the 5k course at approximately mile markers 0.6, 1.55 & 2.5. Gatorade will be available at some water stations. Water stations are subject to change as deemed necessary.
Restrooms
Port-a-johns can be located around 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 & Transfers
To view our full refund/transfer policy, click here.
Directions to Parking
There is parking at Lake Fairfax Park in the very back of the park by the soccer fields (1400 Lake Fairfax Dr, Reston, VA 20190). You will drive past the water park, the large parking lot, and eventually get to a point where you can either go right or left. Go to the left (away from the skatepark and the campground) and to the back soccer fields. The best way to locate this event is via GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin: 38.957685, -77.318065
Inaugural Game Night with Operation Tabletop & EOD Warrior Foundation
📅 Date: Thursday, June 27th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: EOD Warrior Foundation, 716 Crestview Ave, Niceville, FL 32578
Join us for an evening of fun, friendship, and friendly competition at our Inaugural Game Night, hosted in partnership with Operation Tabletop!
🎲 Enjoy a wide selection of:
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Board Games
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Card Games
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Family Games
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Role-Playing Games
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Wargames
…and much more!
🍽 Free dinner provided by Pounders Hawaiian Grill – come hungry!
🎁 Register at the door for a chance to win one of three awesome giveaways!
👨👩👧👦 Open to all active-duty military, veterans, and their families.
Let’s build connection, camaraderie, and community—one game at a time!
🔗 Learn more at: operationtabletop.org
9th Annual EOD Charity Pistol Match
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Location: Element Training Complex, Holt, FL
Join us for the 9th Annual EOD Charity Pistol Match, benefiting the EOD Warrior Foundation. This exciting outlaw-style pistol match features both PCC and Pistol Divisions, welcoming shooters of all levels to compete for a cause.
Event Details:
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📍 Element Training Complex, Holt, FL
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🕗 Match Day Registration: Opens at 0800
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🎯 Safety Brief: 0830 | First Rounds: 0900
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💵 Entry Fee: $50 (includes a match shirt)
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🎟️ Drawings & Auction Table: Following the completion of the course of fire
Register now on Practiscore.com and get ready for a day of camaraderie, competition, and supporting our EOD community.
Arlington National Cemetery
RSVP HERE
Join us as we honor and remember our fallen EOD warriors.
Wreath Ceremony
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Friday, October 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Flower Placement for All EOD Technicians
Friday, October 17 & Saturday, October 18, 2025
We hope you’ll join us in this powerful and meaningful tribute. Please RSVP by clicking here.
Zentangle Workshop
Hosted by EOD Warrior Foundation & Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Join us for a relaxing and creative Zentangle® experience with a beachy twist! Whether you’re joining us online or in person, this fun and mindful drawing activity is open to all skill levels and is designed to promote relaxation, creativity, and focus.
🗓 Session Options:
• Tuesday, June 17 at 2 PM CST (Online or In-Person)
• Tuesday, June 24 at 5:30 PM CST (Online or In-Person)
📍Location (for in-person attendees):
EOD Warrior Foundation
716 Crestview Ave
Niceville, FL
For those on Zoom, the link will be emailed to you (please RSVP).
🎨 No prior experience needed — just bring your creativity and a willingness to try something new!
📧 RSVP Required: Please email Maria@eod-wf.org to secure your spot.
Learn more about the Zentangle Method at zentangle.com
Zentangle Workshop
Hosted by EOD Warrior Foundation & Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation
Join us for a relaxing and creative Zentangle® experience with a beachy twist! Whether you’re joining us online or in person, this fun and mindful drawing activity is open to all skill levels and is designed to promote relaxation, creativity, and focus.
🗓 Session Options:
• Tuesday, June 17 at 2 PM CST (Online or In-Person)
• Tuesday, June 24 at 5:30 PM CST (Online or In-Person)
📍Location (for in-person attendees):
EOD Warrior Foundation
716 Crestview Ave
Niceville, FL
For those on Zoom, the link will be emailed to you (please RSVP).
🎨 No prior experience needed — just bring your creativity and a willingness to try something new!
📧 RSVP Required: Please email Maria@eod-wf.org to secure your spot.
Learn more about the Zentangle Method at zentangle.com
The Foundation provides support and resources to assist our EOD Warriors and families as they face challenges, changes, and uncertainty in their lives. We help create a network of connection through various retreat opportunities and programs that are updated yearly. These retreats can be recreational, educational, have a focus on mental health, wellness, trauma, and are all holistic in nature.
This meaningful support and assistance through retreats and programs fosters hope and wellness and builds community. If you are a graduate from NAVSCOLEOD, no matter the era, you and your family qualify for these programs! We believe the EOD Family is for life; including EOD Warriors and their families, Gold Star and White Star families; caregivers, children, and siblings. Our goal each year is to provide unique opportunities no matter where you fit into the EOD Family.
EOD Warrior Foundation 2025 Retreats
Force Blue Ocean Conservation School (Gold Star/White Star/Children of severely wounded EOD techs) June 24 – 28, 2025 (Registration is closed)
SongwritingWith:Soldiers, Smithville, Tennessee: September 5 – 7, 2025 (Registration is closed)
EOD Warrior Surf Camp, Costa Rica 9/13 – 9/20 (Registration is closed)
EOD Blast Day, Edgefield, South Carolina: October 23 – 25, 2025 (Registration is closed)
Wake for Warriors Family Retreat, Arizona (New Location!): November 6 – 9, 2025 (Registration is closed)
EOD Veterans Track Heroes, Spartanburg, South Carolina: November 4 – 7, 2025 (Registration is closed)
Veterans at Rathbun Hunt
Barksdale Hunt, Louisiana: October 31 – November 3, 2025 (Registration is closed)
EOD Male Warrior PATHH Program with Boulder Crest Foundation, Italy, Texas: December 3 – 9, 2025 (Registration is closed)
To find out more about these programs, or to be first on the list to be notified for upcoming retreats, email ashlee@eodwarriorfoundation.org
The EOD Warrior Foundation believes that the EOD family is for life and understands the tremendous value of community and connection. Our monthly gatherings, sponsored by EODWF, are family-friendly with food and drinks provided.
Find an EOD Monthly Gathering in your area! We are proud to host gatherings in:
📍 Niceville, Florida
📍 Huntsville, Alabama
📍 Anchorage, Alaska
📍 Fairbanks, Alaska
📍 Luke AFB, Arizona
📍 San Diego, California
📍 Colorado Springs, Colorado
📍 St. Pete/Tampa, Florida
📍 Oahu, Hawaii
📍 Havre de Grace, Maryland
📍 Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
📍 Las Vegas, Nevada
📍 North Carolina
📍 El Paso, Texas
📍 San Antonio, Texas
📍 Washington, D.C.
📍 Seattle/Tacoma, Washington
📍 Yakima, Washingon
Stay connected and find more details on the EOD Monthly Gathering Facebook page or visit our website to find dates and locations near you.
Get ready for the 2025 Rampart Ride — happening Veteran’s Day Weekend, November 7–8 at Tackitt Family Vineyards in San Miguel, CA!
Join us for two days of biking, live music, great food, and community fun — all in support of the EOD Warrior Foundation 💥
📅 Friday, Nov 7
🔧 Bike clinic
🎶 Live music
🌮 Food truck
📅 Saturday, Nov 8
🕘 Check-in: 9 AM | 🚴♀️ Race: 10 AM
🎶 More live music
🍕 All-you-can-eat pizza after the ride!
📍 6640 Von Dollen Rd, San Miguel, CA 93451
🎟 Register now or scan the QR code in the flyer!
🔗 https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2025rampartride
Let’s ride for a cause and honor our veterans this November!
The 5k course is three laps around the scenic winery. It is a mixture of gravel road, grass, and hills. It is a challenging course, but you finish right next to the open outdoor wine tasting bar! Those who just want a view of the winery can do a 1-mile walk and kids can do the 1-miler. Awards are for the 5k and Kids 1-Miler. All participants receive a finishing medal!
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 Glass of Wine, Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event
Charity Information
In partnership with EOD Warrior Foundation. The EOD Warrior Foundation (EODWF) serves the EOD community by providing financial assistance and support to active-duty and veteran wounded, injured or ill EOD warriors, families of our wounded and fallen EOD warriors and by maintaining the EOD Memorial. – See more here.
Race Start Times
5k – 6pm
1-Miler – 6pm
Registration Fees
5k – $35, until May 15 ($40)
Adult 1-Miler – $30, until May 15 ($35)
Kids 1-Miler – $20
***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before May 14. 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.
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
Two water stations will be located by the start/finish line and are accessible as you finish each loop. (5K is three loops around the vineyard). 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 & Transfers
To view our full refund/transfer policy, click here.
Directions to Parking
The race starts and ends in Three Fox Vineyards (10100 Three Fox Ln, Delaplane, VA 20144). The best way to locate this event is via GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin: 38.915049, -77.923128