Breeze Thru the Trees 5k

Laytonsville, United States • 22 Mar 2026

Breeze Thru the Trees 5k

Breeze Thru the Trees is scheduled for March 22, 2026 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The event is presented as a cross country 5k run set within Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve.

The course winds through a tree nursery on Ruppert Nurseries' property. The event is held on Ruppert Nurseries' 500 acre tree farm in Laytonsville, MD, with the listed place name Ruppert Headquarters and the address 23601 Laytonsville Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20882.

Event distances include:

  • 5K Run
  • 1 Mile Fun Run

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Montgomery County Children’s Opportunity Alliance. That organization works to build an equitable, accessible, high quality, and sustainable early childhood system intended to narrow disparities and support young children’s development. The alliance convenes stakeholders across sectors to pursue a county level system focused on collaboration and accountability.

Additional event information references Ruppert Nurseries and the Agricultural Reserve as the setting and notes the charitable beneficiary and its purpose. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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