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Breeze Thru the Trees 5k

Laytonsville, United States • 12 Apr 2026

Event

The Breeze Thru The Trees 5k takes place on Sunday, April 12, 2026. The event day includes the following distances:

  • 5K
  • 1 mile

The 5K is a cross country run that winds through a tree nursery in Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve. The course runs across the nursery property and is described as passing through planted tree areas on farm grounds.

Location and beneficiaries

The race is held at Ruppert Nurseries, 23601 Laytonsville Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20882, on Ruppert Nurseries’ 500 acre tree farm in Laytonsville, MD. A map link is provided by the organizer for directions.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Montgomery County Children’s Opportunity Alliance. The alliance works to build an equitable, accessible, high-quality, and sustainable early childhood system that aims to narrow disparities and support young children’s development. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Maryland Laytonsville

Race information

Registration
5 km
5k Run
1 Mile Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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