January 17, 2027 ·  Montgomery County, MD

5th Annual There Will Be Bagels

A bagel-fueled run through Montgomery County to Navy Yard.

Shady Grove Metro → Navy Yard Bethesda Bagel 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
9k
10:30 AM
Rosslyn

Course stops

Shady Grove Metro
5:30 AM
Fallsgrove Bethesda Bagel
6:30 AM
Cabin John Bethesda Bagel
7:20 AM 5 mi from previous
Wildwood Bethesda Bagel
8:00 AM 3 mi from previous
Bethesda Row Bethesda Bagel
9:00 AM 4 mi from previous
Rosslyn Bethesda Bagel
10:30 AM 8 mi from previous
Navy Yard Bethesda Bagel
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.

Can I avoid the Cabin John Trail section after Fallsgrove?

Yes!

  1. After crossing Montrose Rd, continue on Seven Locks Rd until the Cabin John Village mall.
  2. Take a left on Tuckerman Lane.
  3. Take a right on Westlake Dr.
  4. 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

By participating you acknowledge that involvement in this event involves inherent risks including physical injury, illness, and other dangers. Participants voluntarily assume all risk and release the organizers, officers, volunteers, and agents from any and all liability arising from participation.