January 18, 2026 · Montgomery County, MD

4th Annual There Will Be Bagels

A schmear over 26.2 miles

Shady Grove Metro → Navy Yard 5:30 AM 50k start 6 bagel stops

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Course description

The event officially begins at 5:30 AM at the Shady Grove Metro parking lot with a run to the Fallsgrove Bethesda Bagels location, arriving just in time for the store opening at 6:30 AM.

From Fallsgrove, you'll embark on a journey to all six Bethesda Bagel locations, our own version of the NYC Marathon's borough tour! There will be stops along the way at the Cabin John, Wildwood, Bethesda, Rosslyn, and Navy Yard locations.

Between the Fallsgrove, Cabin John, and Wildwood locations there are options for a trail run through Cabin John park or the road on Seven Locks Rd.

After you complete the race the metro will be waiting at the Navy Yard-Ballpark station to take you swiftly back to Shady Grove.

Race distances

The Everything 50k

50k

5:30 AM
Shady Grove Metro Parking Lot

The TWBB Marathon

Marathon

6:30 AM
Fallsgrove Bethesda Bagel

Scooped Half Marathon

Half Marathon

9:00 AM
Bethesda Row

Scooped & Toasted 9k

10:30 AM
Rosslyn

Course stops

Shady Grove Metro

5:30 AM

Fallsgrove Bethesda Bagel

6:30 AM 5 mi from previous

Cabin John

7:20 AM 5 mi from previous

Wildwood

8:00 AM 3 mi from previous

Bethesda Row

9:00 AM 4 mi from previous

Rosslyn

10:30 AM 8 mi from previous

Navy Yard

12:00 PM 6 mi from previous

Route maps

The Everything 50k

Start: 5:30 AM · Shady Grove Metro Parking Lot

The TWBB Marathon

Start: 6:30 AM · Fallsgrove Bethesda Bagel

Scooped Half Marathon

Start: 9:00 AM · Bethesda Row

Scooped & Toasted 9k

Start: 10:30 AM · Rosslyn

FAQs

Do I need to start at Fallsgrove or Shady Grove Metro?

No! You're welcome to start at any location and run as much or as little as you want.

Will the new Cabin John Village location be added this year?

Yes! Cabin John is open so we'll be stopping there this year.

Can I avoid the Cabin John Trail section after Fallsgrove?

Yes.

After crossing Montrose Rd, continue on Seven Locks Rd until the Cabin John Village mall.
Take a left on Tuckerman Lane.
Take a right on Westlake Dr.
Continue on with the rest of the route.

Do I need to eat a bagel at every location?

It's not required but highly encouraged.

How do I get back to Shady Grove after the race?

After you finish at Navy Yard, the Metro will be waiting at the Navy Yard–Ballpark station to take you back to Shady Grove.

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Liability waiver

Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk: I acknowledge that my participation in the Bagel Marathon and 50k involves inherent risks, including, but not limited to, physical injury, illness, death, property damage, and other dangers that may occur. I understand these risks, whether they are known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, and I voluntarily choose to participate in the event. Waiver and Release of Liability: In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Bagel Marathon and 50k, I hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Bagel Marathon and 50k organizers, its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, agents, and any other associated parties (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, or causes of action that I may hereafter have for injuries, damages, or losses arising out of or connected to my participation in the event, including, but not limited to, those caused by the negligence or fault of the Released Parties.