MAGDRL

Meet & Greet at Petco - Piscataway
2025-08-17 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Petco – Piscataway, 1333 Centennial Ave., Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Come to Petco to meet our wonderful volunteers, and say hello to our lovable Great Danes. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just curious about what we do, we’d love to see you there!
We’ll be there on August 17th from 12:00 – 3:00PM
Bring a friend, bring your love for Danes, and come enjoy some time with us!

Taste of Hamburg-er Festival
2025-08-30 10:00 - 18:00 | Hamburg Festival, 2 South 4th Street, Hamburg, PA, 19526, United States
We are looking forward to the 22nd Annual Taste of Hamburger Festival! Feel free to browse around… but be warned: you WILL get hungry.
Our dedicated volunteers will be at the festival to offer information about the breed, adoption and how to become a volunteer!
(Unfortunately, the venue had advised us that we won’t be able to bring the Danes with us this year.)
The Hamburger Festival takes place RAIN or SHINE on Saturday, August 30, 2025 (ALWAYS the Saturday before Labor Day) from 10 am to 6 pm, in Hamburg, PA, situated in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.

Somerset Patriots - Bark in the Park
2025-09-03 18:30 - 21:30 | TD Bank Ball Park, 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater Township, NJ, 08807, United States
Join Us at Bark in the Park!
MAGDRL will be at Bark in the Park, and we’d love to see you there! Stop by our booth to meet our incredible ambassador dogs, learn more about Great Danes and rescue efforts, and find out how you can support our mission. We’re always looking for passionate volunteers to get involved. Come say hello, ask questions, and show your love for these gentle giants!
April 22nd – Hartford Yard Goats
May 27th – Akron RubberDucks
Sept 3rd – New Hampshire Fisher Cats
https://www.milb.com/somerset/tickets/bark-in-the-park
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Ice Cream Social at Colonia Dairy Maid
2025-09-05 18:30 - 21:00 | Dairy Maid – Colonia, 1075 Saint Georges Ave., Colonia, NJ, 07067, United States
You’re invited to an Ice Cream Social!Come cool off with some ice cream, meet our wonderful volunteers, and say hello to a few of our lovable Great Danes. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just curious about what we do, we’d love to see you there!
We’ll be there on June 20th, July 18th, August 15th and September 5th.
Bring a friend, bring your love for Danes, and come enjoy a fun (and delicious!) time with us!

CANCELLED Meet & Greet at Raymour & Flanigan
2025-09-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Raymour & Flanagan, 200 Rte. 17 North, Paramus, NJ, 07652, United States
CANCELLED
Come meet some of our gentle giants and learn more about Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League!We’re teaming up with Raymour & Flanigan for a meet & greet event. Our volunteers—and of course, a few of our ambassador Great Danes—will be there to say hello, share information about our rescue work, and answer any questions you may have about adoption, volunteering, or how to support the Danes in need. Whether you’re a longtime Dane lover or just curious about the breed, we’d love for you to stop by and say hi! Big dogs, big hearts—come see for yourself!

BARKtoberfest at the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
2025-09-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ, 07052, United States
BARKtoberfest! The Zoological Society of New Jersey will be hosting the 8th Annual BARKtoberfest: Pet Adoption Event & Marketspace at the Berson Family Center Parking Lot at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo! Come meet our wonderful volunteers and adorable Danes for lots of happy wags and information while supporting local animal shelters and rescue groups. This event is free and open to the public. Hope to see you there!

Shamrocks & Shenanigans - Sept. 20th & 21st
2025-09-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Mount Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
Come out for a day of fun and meet our Danes and volunteers this weekend at the Mount Hope Estate & Winery.
Strap on your kilt, grab your shillelagh, and hold on to your potatoes – the Celtic nations have come to revel in Mount Hope!
Enjoy a good stout, a scotch egg, and show off your calves all weekend long!

Mount Hope Estate & Winery

2775 Lebanon Road
Manheim, PA 17545

Shamrocks & Shenanigans - Sept 20th & 21st
2025-09-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Mount Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
Come out for a day of fun this weekend and meet our Danes and volunteers at the Mount Hope Estate & Winery.
Strap on you kilt, grab your shillelagh, and hold on to your potatoes – the Celtic nations have come to revel in Mount Hope!
Enjoy a good stout, a scotch egg, and show off your calves all weekend long.

Mount Hope Estate & Winery
2775 Lebanon Road

Manheim, PA 17545

St. Paul's Ministry Blessing of the animals
2025-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 714 Herbertsville Rd., Brick, NJ, 08724, United States
Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League will be attending the Blessing of the Animals. Blessing ceremony will offer individual blessings for all pets in attendance. This event is free to the public. In past years, there have been dogs, cats, snakes, bearded dragons, chickens, hamsters, and horses receive blessings. We’d love to meet you there!

Great Dane Nationals at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions *Oct 12-18*
2025-10-12 - 2025-10-18 | Kalahari Resorts, 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, PA, 18349, United States
Save the Dates! More information to follow!

250 Kalahari Blvd. Pocono Manor PA 18349. October 12th through 18th, 2025.

CANCELLED Paws in the Park
2025-10-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Oronoco Bay Park, Old Town Alexandria, VA, United States
CANCELLED
Visit us at the Oronoco Bay Park for the “Paws In The Park” event hosted by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria

Ravenwood Faire 2025
2025-10-24 15:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Frederick County Fair Grounds, 250 Fairground Rd., Clear Brook, VA, 22624, United States
Come find us at the Ravenwood Faire! 🏰🐾Our booth will be filled with friendly volunteers and our gentle giant Danes, ready to greet you. Stop by to say hello, learn more about the breed, and pick up plenty of “wags” and information about these amazing dogs. We’ll be there on October 24th, 25th and 26th.
We can’t wait to see you there!

Ravenwood Faire 2025
2025-10-25 10:00 - 19:00 | Frederick County Fair Grounds, 250 Fairground Rd., Clear Brook, VA, 22624, United States
Come find us at the Ravenwood Faire! 🏰🐾Our booth will be filled with friendly volunteers and our gentle giant Danes, ready to greet you. Stop by to say hello, learn more about the breed, and pick up plenty of “wags” and information about these amazing dogs. We’ll be there on October 24th, 25th and 26th.
Hope to see you there!

Holiday Photos
2025-11-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Poochie Doo Pet Grooming, 149 N Broadway, South Amboy, NJ, 08879, United States
Join us for a joyful photo event hosted by Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League! Get holiday photos you’ll treasure forever.
Whether you’re posing with your 4 legged friends, your family, your 2 legged friends, neighbors or the whole gang—we’d love to see you there!
Scooby Doo will be there for photos today.All proceeds help support our Great Danes in need.

WV Chapter Secret Santa
2025-11-28 08:00 - 2025-12-25 23:30 | NJ
BLACK FRIDAY KICKS OFF SECRET SANTA FOR DANES!
From November 28 thru December 25th
Our Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League (MAGDRL) WV Chapter fosters open their homes — and their hearts — all year long. This holiday season, we’re asking our supporters to help sprinkle a little magic their way.
Every gift from our Secret Santa wish lists supports:
The Danes currently in our care
The foster families who love and heal them
The next gentle giant who needs a safe place
All gifts ship directly through Amazon for safety and convenience.
How to help:
Choose a foster family below and send a Secret Santa surprise!
(If you’re on your phone and can’t scan the QR code in the flyer, you can type the short link instead.)
Erin & James: https://bit.ly/MAGDRL-EJ
Ella & Chad: https://bit.ly/MAGDRL-EC
Jessica & David: https://bit.ly/MAGDRL-JD
Your kindness keeps our WV Danes warm, fed, and feeling loved all winter long. Thank you for supporting the families who support our giants.

Holiday Photos
2025-11-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Poochie Doo Pet Grooming, 149 N Broadway, South Amboy, NJ, 08879, United States
Join us for a joyful photo event hosted by Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League! Bring your two-legged and four-legged friends and get a holiday photo you’ll treasure forever.
Whether you’re posing with your pup, your partner, your family, your neighbors, your friends…or the whole gang—we’d love to see you there!
The Grinch will be there for photos today!All proceeds help support our Great Danes in need.

Meet & Greet at Cabelas, Tilden Ridge, Hamburg, PA
2025-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Cabela’s Tilden Ridge, Hamburg, 100 Cabela Drive, Hamburg, PA, 19526, United States
We will be celebrating with Santa on Saturday Dec. 6 at Cabela’s, Tilden Ridge, Hamburg, Pa. Come meet some of our gentle giants and learn more about Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League!We’re teaming up with Cabela’s for a meet & greet event. Our volunteers—and of course, a few of our ambassador Great Danes — will be there to say hello, share information about our rescue work, and answer any questions you may have about adoption, volunteering, or how to support the Danes in need. Whether you’re a longtime Dane lover or just curious about the breed, we’d love for you to stop by and say hi!
Big dogs, big hearts — come see for yourself!
We’ll be in the store by the pond. Our Dane Ambassadors are loveable and too cute to be ignored!

Christmas on Main!
2025-12-06 11:00 - 18:00 | NJ
Join Us for a Festive Day of Holiday Fun at the Martinsburg Christmas on Main!
Celebrate the season with live Christmas music, delicious food trucks, the Naughty & Nice Bar, a cheerful Christmas Market, downtown shopping and dining, free kids’ activities, Santa Claus, and so much more!
Be sure to stop by the MAGDRL booth to meet our lovable Great Danes and browse our collection of unique, Dane-themed Christmas gifts — perfect for the dog lovers on your list!
Event by Main Street Martinsburg
142 North Queen St, Martinsburg, WV 25401-3312
Open to the Public
Mark your calendars—Christmas on Main is just around the corner!
Join us in downtown Martinsburg on December 6th, 2025, for a festive day filled with Christmas fun for everyone!
Live Christmas music
Delicious Food Trucks
Christmas Market
Downtown Holiday Shopping & Eats!
Kids’ activities
Santa Claus
2025 Tree Lighting Ceremony from 5pm-6pm
& so much more!
Start a new holiday tradition, create lasting memories, and celebrate the season with us downtown on December 6th!

Summit Point 5K, 10K, & Half
2025-12-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Summit Point Motorsports Park, 201 Motorsports Park Circle, Summit Point, 25446, United States
December 27 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Points count towards our Year-Long 5k, 10k, Endurance, & Back of the Pack Series. Points will also count towards our Fall Series. Find more info about the series here.
Register Now
Come check out our newest race location just over the VA border in WEST VIRGINIA!
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
Race benefits Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue.

The Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League, Inc. (MAGDRL) was organized in 1979 to serve the seven states of the Mid-Atlantic region. The organization is a DC corporation and has a charitable tax-exemption under 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.

MAGDRL helps Danes:

By providing for the rescue and care of those who have been abandoned, neglected, and/or abused by their previous owners
We spay/neuter and provide medical treatment as necessary to return the Dane back to good health
We supply training/socialization to ensure their adaptability to new, good homes
We work to place rescue Danes to people who provide secure, loving, and healthy homes

Race Start Times
Half – 8am (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 – 8:30am
5k – 9am
Registration Fees
5k – $30, until Dec 15 ($35)
10k – $45, until Dec 15 ($50)
Half – $65, until Dec 15 ($70)
***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before Dec 15. 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
Coming soon
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 60 minutes 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-shirts sizes cannot be guaranteed for race day registers.
Water Stations
There will be 9 water stations along the 1/2 marathon course at approximately mile markers 1.55, 3.1, 4.65, 6, 7.1, 8.55, 10, & 11.65. Three water stations will be along the 10k course at approximately mile markers 1.55, 3.1, & 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 onsite.

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 Summit Point Motorsports Park (201 Motorsports Park Cir, Summit Point, WV 25446).
The best way to locate this event is via GPS using this latitudinal and longitudinal pin: 39.241527, -77.980065

Super Pet Expo
2026-01-09 15:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-10 10:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-11 10:00 - 17:00 | New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison, NJ, 08837, United States
FUN
Exciting edutainment for pet lovers​
Shopping
Shop the best pet products from over 150+ local and national exhibitors
Play
Leashed, friendly pets are always welcome!
Adoption
Meet adoptable pets and speak with representatives from local rescue organizations to learn about the adoption process.
Education
Meet and greet pet experts with a variety
of specialties, including training, nutrition and health
WHERE?

New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center
97 Sunfield Ave.
Edison, NJ 08837

Meet & Greet at Cabela's Hamburg
2026-02-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Cabela’s Tilden Ridge, Hamburg, 100 Cabela Drive, Hamburg, PA, 19526, United States
We will be at Cabela’s, Tilden Ridge, Hamburg, Pa. Come meet some of our gentle giants and learn more about Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League! We’re teaming up with Cabela’s for a meet & greet event. Our volunteers—and of course, a few of our ambassador Great Danes — will be there to say hello, share information about our rescue work, and answer any questions you may have about adoption, volunteering, or how to support the Danes in need. Whether you’re a longtime Dane lover or just curious about the breed, we’d love for you to stop by and say hi!
Big dogs, big hearts — come see for yourself!
We’ll be in the store by the pond. Our Dane Ambassadors are loveable and too cute to be ignored!

2026 Spring Vendor Fair at West Oaks Farm Market
2026-04-04 09:00 - 15:00 | West Oaks Farm Market, 4305 Middle Road, Winchester, VA, 22602, United States
Come meet some of our gentle giants and learn more about Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League! Our volunteers—and of course, a few of our ambassador Great Danes — will be there to say hello, share information about our rescue work, and answer any questions you may have about adoption, volunteering, or how to support the Danes in need. Whether you’re a longtime Dane lover or just curious about the breed, we’d love for you to stop by and say hi! Big dogs, big hearts — come see for yourself! There’ll be over 100 vendors offering fantastic local services, gifts, home businesses and handmade items.

Petco of Piscataway Meet & Greet
2026-04-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Petco – Piscataway, 1333 Centennial Ave., Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Great Dane Meet & Greet
Stop by and meet some gentle giants!
We’ll be at Petco in Piscataway with a few of our Great Dane ambassadors for a casual Meet & Greet. It’s a great chance to say hello, spend a little time with these amazing dogs, and learn more about the breed and the work our rescue does.
Our volunteers will be happy to answer questions and chat about life with Great Danes. Whether you’re a longtime Dane fan or just curious about these big, lovable dogs, we’d love to meet you.
Come by, say hi, and get to know some wonderful Danes!

Bark in the Park *Somerset Patriots* Game
2026-04-14 16:00 - 21:00 | TD Bank Ball Park, 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater Township, NJ, 08807, United States
Bring your dog to the ballpark for one of our Bark in the Park Nights.
Games include:
Pre-game Pooch Parade around the warning track of the field
Professional pet photographs on the concourse
“Yappy Hour” hang out during the game
Water stations available on concourse
Engage with pet-related vendors and organizations
Opportunity to be chosen for in-game promotions
Dogs do not require a ticket

CANCELLED - Happy Pet Expo 26
2026-04-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Happy Pet Expo, Parsippany PAL, 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany, NJ, 07054, United States
We apologize for canceling this event.
The Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League will be at the Happy Pet Expo — come say hi!
Stop by to meet some of our gentle giant ambassador Danes, chat with our volunteers, and learn a little about rescue. Bring the kids and enjoy some Great Dane smiles while you’re there. We’d love to see you!

Petco in Piscataway Meet & Greet
2026-05-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Petco – Piscataway, 1333 Centennial Ave., Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Come meet some gentle giants!
Join us for a Great Dane Meet & Greet at Petco in Piscataway, where you’ll have a chance to meet a few of our wonderful ambassador Danes and learn more about the breed and the work our rescue does.
It’s a great chance to say hello, spend a little time with these amazing dogs.
Our volunteers will be happy to answer questions and chat about life with Great Danes. Whether you’re a longtime Dane fan or just curious about these big, lovable dogs, we’d love to meet you.
Come by, say hi, and get to know some wonderful Danes!

Colonia Dairy Maid Ice Cream Meet & Greet
2026-05-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Dairy Maid – Colonia, 1075 Saint Georges Ave., Colonia, NJ, 07067, United States
Join us for a sweet meet & greet! 🍦🐾
Come hang out with our Great Danes, learn more about the rescue, and enjoy a treat while you’re at it. Our ambassador Danes will be there soaking up attention and showing off just how wonderful these gentle giants are.
Bring the kids, bring your questions, and bring your love for dogs—we’d love to see you there!
