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A schmear over 26.2 miles
January 18th, 2026
The event officially begins at 5:30 AM at the Shady Grove Metro parking lot with a run to the Fallsgrove Bethesda Bagels location, arriving just in time for the store opening at 6:30 AM.
From Fallsgrove, you'll embark on a journey to all six Bethesda Bagel locations, our own version of the NYC Marathon's borough tour! There will be stops along the way at the Cabin John, WIldwood, Bethesda, Rosslyn, and Navy Yard locations.
Between the Fallsgrove, Cabin John, and WIldwood locations there are options for a trail run through Cabin John park or the road on Seven Locks Rd.
After you complete the race the metro will be waiting at the Navy Yard-Ballpark station to take you swiftly back to Shady Grove.
5:30 AM 50k Start Time
6:30 AM Marathon Start Time
FAQs
FAQs
Do I need to start at Fallsgrove or Shady Grove Metro?
Do I need to start at Fallsgrove or Shady Grove Metro?
No! You're welcome to start at any location and run as much or as little as you want.
Will the new Cabin John Village location be added this year?
Will the new Cabin John Village location be added this year?
Yes! Cabin John is open so we'll be stopping there this year.
Can I avoid the Cabin John Trail section after Fallsgrove?
Can I avoid the Cabin John Trail section after Fallsgrove?
Yes
After crossing Montrose Rd continue on Seven Locks Rd until the Cabin John Village mall
Take a left on Tuckerman Lane
Take a right on Westlake Dr
Continue on with the rest of the route
Do I need to eat a bagel at every location?
Do I need to eat a bagel at every location?
It's not required but highly encouraged.
What time will the group be at each location?
What time will the group be at each location?
Approximate times:
Fallsgrove - 6:30am
Cabin John - 7:20 am
WIldwood - 8:00am
Bethesda Row - 9:00am
Rosslyn - 10:30am
Navy Yard - noon
What are the distances between locations?
What are the distances between locations?
Approximate distances:
Shady Grove-Fallsgrove: 5ish miles
Fallsgrove-Cabin John: 5ish miles
Cabin John-Wildwood: 3ish miles
WIldwood-Bethesda: 4ish miles
Bethesda-Rosslyn: 8ish miles
Rosslyn-Navy Yard: 6ish miles
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