Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run - Schaeffer Farms

Germantown, United States • 25 Jul 2026

Event

The Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run - Schaeffer Farms takes place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Germantown, Maryland. The event is produced by EX2 Adventures and offers two race distances.

  • 5K
  • 10K

Course and location

Both race courses begin and end at the Button Farm Living History Center, 16820 Black Rock Road, Germantown, MD 20874. Trails at Schaeffer Farms are maintained and include twisty single-track, stream crossings, log ramps, a few hills, and open farm field sections. The courses are described as moderately technical with some rocky and rooty sections.

Registration and series

Entry fees listed on the event page are $43.40 for the 5K (includes a $3.40 fee) and $54.00 for the 10K (includes a $4.00 fee). Prices increase after January 1, 2026. The race is part of a series that offers a 10% discount per event when registering for multiple races in the series, which also includes events at Seneca Creek (June 27, 2026) and Little Bennett (August 1, 2026).

Charity and rewards

The event has a charity partnership with Interfaith Works and the Button Farm Living History Center to raise awareness and funds for their services. The event also offers referral rewards: referring three people yields a $25 refund, and referring six people yields a second $25 refund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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