Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run - Schaeffer Farms
Germantown, United States • 25 Jul 2026
Event Overview
The Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run at Schaeffer Farms is a trail running event with 5K and 10K distance options. The course is described as flowy, fast, and fun, featuring twisty single-track trails, stream crossings, log ramps, some hills, and sections of open farm field. The trails are noted as moderately technical with rocky and rooty sections. The event begins and ends at the Button Farm Living History Center in Germantown, Maryland.
Course Details
The race offers two distances:
- 5K with approximately 230 feet of elevation gain.
- 10K++ (about 6.7 miles) with approximately 450 feet of elevation gain.
Registration & Amenities
Registration operates on a tiered fee structure, with prices increasing as the event date approaches. The registration fee includes a swag item (a tri-blend t-shirt, tech shirt, or tank top for this specific race), professional race operations, free race pictures, aid stations, medical support, and post-race food such as breakfast burritos. Race medals are available as an optional add-on purchase. A free kids' race is also held on event day.
Event Rules
Key rules include a prohibition on in-ear headphones or portable music players, no pets, pacers, or baby strollers on the course, and the requirement that race numbers be visible on the front at all times. There are no cut-off times for finishing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.