The 650+ acre campus of Bethesda Academy includes cattle pastures, marsh, a farm, garden, athletic fields, cottages, and tree lined paths - making it a prime location for a trail run! Join us for a 3.1 mile run through this picturesque campus, which is not usually open to the public. The course follows marsh lines, tree lines, and passes cattle, goats, chickens, and the organic garden along the way. The trail will provide unprecedented access to Bethesda’s campus and develop an appreciation for trail running! After you are finished with the run, you may stay and join us for a Pancake Breakfast! The Pancake Breakfast is free for all runners. You may purchase additional tickets for the breakfast for $5 a piece at the event. This course is family friendly, but the terrain is not suitable for strollers or pets.
Race proceeds go to The Women’s Board of Bethesda for the purpose of enriching and improving the lives of the boys at Bethesda Academy.
Cost of registration is $35 per person until December 25, 2025. From December 26, 2025 - January 9, 2026 registration cost increases to $45. Day of registration price is $50. Register early and save!
The Fun Run is back this year! Children 8 and under are invited to register for their very own race just prior to the main event. The Fun Run begins at 8:30 with a short run around the beautiful Berne on Bethesda grounds. All Fun Run runners receive a cowbell and a pancake breakfast!
Race packet pickup will be on Friday, January 10th, from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at Fleet Feet Savannah which is located at 3405 Waters Avenue. Packets may also be picked up on Race Day at Bethesda from 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM.
RAIN OR SHINE the race will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2026. No race refunds. No strollers. No pets.
