Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run

Gaithersburg, United States • 21 Jun 2025

The Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run at Seneca Creek State Park in Gaithersburg, MD, is the opening race of the 14th annual Blue Crab Bolt Trail Running Series. Scheduled for June 21, 2025, it offers two trail race distances: approximately 5K (3.3 miles) with 200 feet elevation gain and 10K (6.4 miles) with 450 feet elevation gain. The course features scenic single-track trails, lake views, and streams, providing a fun and challenging woodland running experience close to the city. Participants enjoy professional race support, aid stations, post-race food, music, awards, and a race t-shirt. The event also supports local charity Interfaith Works. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
450 m+
10k
5 km
200 m+
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