Holiday Photos
2025-11-23 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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, 2026-05-26 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!

Flavorfest at Mt. Hope Winery
2026-05-23 11:00 - 17:00 | Mount Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
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Flavorfest at Mt. Hope Winery Estates
2026-05-24 11:00 - 17:00 | Mount Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
We’re headed to FlavorFest at Mt. Hope Winery Estates with our dedicated volunteers and some of our wonderful Great Danes on May 23rd. and 24th. It’s your chance to learn more about the Gentle Giants, our rescue, and to connect with our team—we’d love to see you there so come say hi and meet the crew!

Petco of Piscataway Meet & Greet
2026-06-06 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-01 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 the 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. Bring the kids—they love meeting these big, friendly 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
2026-06-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Dairy Maid – Colonia, 1075 Saint Georges Ave., Colonia, NJ, 07067, United States
Join us for an ice cream meet & greet! 🍦🐾Stop by, enjoy a treat, and spend some time with our Great Danes. Our ambassador dogs will be there making new friends and showing off their sweet personalities.We’d love to see you—bring the family and say hello!

Henway Hard Cider Pups Day Out
2026-06-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Henway Hard Cider, 18780 Foggy Bottom Rd., Bluemont, VA, United States
Meet & Greet + Pups Day Out at Henway Hard Cider
Join us for a fun afternoon with MAGDRL at Henway Hard Cider for a Pups Day Out – Meet and Greet!
Saturday, June 20
12:00–4:00 PM
Henway Hard Cider
18780 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA
Come hang out, grab some delicious food and drinks, and meet our amazing Great Danes who are looking for foster and forever homes. This is a relaxed, casual event—perfect for getting to know the dogs, chatting with volunteers, and learning more about fostering or adopting.
Even if you’re just curious or want to support rescue, we’d love to see you there. Bring your friends, enjoy the vibes, and help us show these gentle giants some love

Celtic Fling at Mt. Hope Winery Estates
2026-06-27 11:00 - 20:00 | Mount Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
We’re excited to be part of the Celtic Fling on June 27th & 28th at Mt. Hope Winery Estates . Our dedicated volunteers will be there alongside some of our gentle giant Great Danes, ready to meet visitors and share more about the work we do. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or just discovering us, we invite you to stop by, spend some time with the dogs, and learn more about our mission to help Great Danes in need.

Celtic Fling at Mt. Hope Winery Estates
2026-06-28 11:00 - 20:00 | Mount Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim, PA, 17545, United States
We’re looking forward to a fun weekend at the Celtic Fling on June 27th & 28th at Mt. Hope Estate! 🍀🐾We’ll be there with our amazing volunteers and some of our lovable Danes. Come meet the dogs, chat with our team, and learn more about what we do—we’d love to see you there!

Stars and Stripes
2026-07-03 12:00 - 20:00 | Westwood Charm Boutique, 123 S Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV, 25401, United States
Join us at Westwood Charm Boutique on July 3rd for a day of shopping, pampering, treats, and fun as we celebrate Independence Day in style! Grab your girlfriends and enjoy:
Permanent Jewelry Fairy Hair Flash Tattoos Trucker Hat Bar Custom Scent & Perfume Bar Dirty Soda Bar Sweet Treats Food Truck Favorites Boutique Shopping
Tooth Gemz Amazing Local Vendors
Bring your sisters, moms, daughters, coworkers, and best friends for a night of shopping local and treating yourself before the holiday festivities begin.
There will be something for everyone, and plenty of opportunities to support amazing small businesses right here in our community!
Whether you’re looking for a little sparkle, a new outfit for the holiday weekend, or just a fun day out downtown, we’ve got you covered!
Come shop, mingle, support local businesses, and kick off your Fourth of July celebrations with us!
Westwood Charm Boutique July 3rd 12:00 to 8:00 pm. Tag your besties and make it a girls’day.

Petco of Piscataway Meet & Greet
2026-07-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Petco – Piscataway, 1333 Centennial Ave., Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Great Dane Meet & Greet
Come meet some gentle giants!
Join us for a Great Dane Meet & Greet at Petco of 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.
Our volunteers will be there to answer questions, talk about Great Dane care, and share information about our rescue. Whether you’re a longtime Dane lover or just curious about these amazing dogs, we’d love to see you. Bring the kids—they love meeting these big, friendly dogs!
Stop by, say hello, and spend a little time with some truly big personalities!
We look forward to meeting you!

Broadway Barks
2026-07-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Shubert Alley, West 45th Street, New York, NY, 10036, United States
Broadway, big paws, and Great Danes—what could be better? Stop by Shubert Alley and see us at Broadway Barks to meet our gentle giants, say hello to our volunteers, and learn all about our rescue. We can’t wait to meet you!
Shubert Alley, between 44th & 45th Streets, between 7th & 8th Avenue
Viewing/Pet Visitation:    3pm – 5pm
Show:    5pm – 6:30pm

Dog Royalty Day Seaside Heights
2026-07-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Seaside Heights North Beach located at Seaside Boardwalk and Kearney Ave Seaside Heights, New Jersey 08741, Seaside Boardwalk and Kearney Ave., Seaside, NJ, United States
This year, the Seaside Heights BID is partnering with some great local organizations to raise donations and awareness for the rescue animals ne need. Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League, Inc. , The Pittie Project, and Jersey Shore Animal Center will be on the boardwalk with some of their furry friends. Come say hello during our Dog Royalty Day or donate today to help rescue rehabilitate animals in need.

Colonia Dairy Maid Ice Cream Meet & Greet
2026-07-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Dairy Maid – Colonia, 1075 Saint Georges Ave., Colonia, NJ, 07067, United States
Ice cream + Great Danes = a pretty perfect day 🍦🐾Come meet some of our gentle giants, learn about the rescue, and grab something sweet while you’re here.All are welcome—especially kids and dog lovers!
