5 Races : 5 Days
Patch size: 3.5" · Difficulty: HARD
To earn this patch, you need to complete 1 run for 5 days in a row with Bishop's Events in-person. This is one of the toughest challenges to complete as there are only a few times a year this challenge is even possible. Holiday weeks/weekends — like the days around Thanksgiving — offer the best opportunities to complete this challenge. In 2026, the only 5 day stretch of events to complete a run on each day is November 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29.
15 Military Charities
Patch size: 3.5" across · Difficulty: HARD
To earn this patch, complete one race from 15 DIFFERENT military-based charities below, no duplications:
- 22 Too Many
- Boulder Crest Foundation
- Code of Support Foundation
- Dreams for Veterans
- EOD Warrior Foundation
- Children of Fallen Patriots
- Leashes of Valor
- John P Mayhugh Foundation
- Operation Enduring Warrior
- Operation First Response
- Operation Turbo
- Paws for Purple Hearts
- Paws of Honor
- Purple Heart Foundation
- Saber Six Foundation
- Semper Fi & America's Fund
- Semper K9
- Spikes K9
- Team RWB DC
- Warriors Ethos
- wear blue: run to remember
- Wounded Warrior Project
- Wounded Warriors in Action Foundation
- Yellow Ribbon Fund
12 Animal Rescue Charities
Patch size: 3.5" height · Difficulty: HARD
To earn this patch, complete one race from 12 DIFFERENT animal rescue charities below, no duplications:
- Black Bear Sled
- Bobbie's Pit Bull Rescue & Sanctuary
- City Dogs & City Kitties
- Green Dogs Unleashed
- Hooves & Paws
- Hope 4 Horses
- King Street Cats
- Leashes of Valor
- Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation
- Lovepaws
- Old Dominion Humane Society
- Paws for Purple Hearts
- Paws of Honor
- RappCats
- Rikkis Refuge
- Spikes K9
- Warrior Canine Connection
3 Races : 1 Day
Patch size: 3.5" · Difficulty: HARD
To earn this patch, you need to run 3 Bishop's Events races in-person in one day. What an awesome accomplishment and quite the feat to earn this patch! There are many dates you might be able to make it to three races at your discretion, but some of the best dates to do this challenge are April 5, April 18, and October 3.
2 States : 1 Day
Patch size: 3.5" · Difficulty: HARD
To earn this patch, you need to not only do 2 races in a day, but they need to be in different states... VA, MD, WV, and yes, DC counts as a state for this challenge! The runs need to be done in-person at Bishop's Events races!
Find a list of the dates when you can accomplish this challenge here.
1 Race : 6 Straight Months
Patch size: 2" across · Difficulty: EASY
To earn this patch, you need to run at least one race per month for six straight months, in-person with Bishop's Events.
5k, 10k, & Half Challenge
Patch size: 2.5" across · Difficulty: EASY
To earn this patch, you need to complete a Bishop's Events in-person 5k, 10k, and half-marathon in 2026. Build your endurance and show everyone you can run any distance!
Volunteer for 5 Events
Patch size: 3" · Difficulty: MEDIUM
You can earn this patch when you volunteer at 5 Bishop's Events races (from setup to teardown)! Don't forget to email us after the run to get your 50% off promo code, too!
5 Races Completed
Patch size: 2.5" · Difficulty: EASY
This is one of the more achievable patches for runners to get. Complete 5 in-person races with us in 2026 to be eligible. Any distance, any time of year!
10 Races Completed
Patch size: 2.5" · Difficulty: EASY
This is one of the more achievable patches for runners to get. Complete 10 in-person races with us in 2026 to be eligible. Any distance, any time of year!
50k Completed
Patch size: 2.5" · Difficulty: EASY
To earn this patch, all you have to do is finish 50k race miles with us, in-person! It could be all 5ks, 10ks, or half-marathons, or any combination of distances.
100 Miles Completed
Patch size: 2.5" · Difficulty: EASY
To earn this patch, finish 100 miles with us, in-person! It could be all 5ks, 10ks, or half-marathons, or any combination of distances.
10 Bishop's Timing Runs
Patch size: 3" · Difficulty: MEDIUM
To earn this patch, complete any 10 of our Bishop's Timing events, in-person, in 2026! Look for the Bishop's Timing logo when registering for events.
1 Race from Each Course Type
Patch size: 2" across · Difficulty: EASY
To earn this patch, complete one race from our "Fast and Friendly" courses, one from our "Gentle, Rolling Hills," one from "Tough, but Scenic," and one from our "Mountain Maniac" courses!
See our course maps page by clicking here!
1 Race Each Weekend : 1 Month
Patch size: 3" · Difficulty: MEDIUM
To earn this patch, complete one race every weekend for an entire month. This must start on the 1st weekend of the month and end on the 4th/5th weekend of the month.
10 Virtuals
Patch size: 3" across · Difficulty: EASY
To earn this patch, complete 10 virtual runs with us in 2026! Run anywhere, at any time, and earn the patch when you complete 10.