A schmear over 26.2 miles
January 17th, 2027
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
No! You're welcome to start at any location and run as much or as little as you want.
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
It's not required but highly encouraged.
Approximate times:
Fallsgrove - 6:30am
Cabin John - 7:20 am
WIldwood - 8:00am
Bethesda Row - 9:00am
Rosslyn - 10:30am
Navy Yard - noon
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
Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk: I acknowledge that my participation in the Bagel Marathon and 50k involves inherent risks, including, but not limited to, physical injury, illness, death, property damage, and other dangers that may occur. I understand these risks, whether they are known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, and I voluntarily choose to participate in the event.
Waiver and Release of Liability: In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Bagel Marathon and 50k, I hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Bagel Marathon and 50k organizers, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, and any other associated parties (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, or causes of action that I may hereafter have for injuries, damages, or losses arising out of or connected to my participation in the event, including, but not limited to, those caused by the negligence or fault of the Released Parties.
Bethesda to Navy Yard
Rosslyn to Navy Yard