Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run - Seneca Creek
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K
From the Organizer
Join us at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County, MD for a great trail running adventure and the kick-off of the 14th annual Blue Crab Bolt Trail Running Series! Seneca Creek offers a wonderful natural getaway that is just a stones throw from the city. Lake views, scenic streams, and miles of single-track hiking trails greet each visitor. These beautiful race courses string together some of the best trails in the park offering the Blue Crab Bolt competitor a fun and challenging run in the woods.
Charity partnership
During registration, you will have an opportunity to support a local non-profit Interfaith Works. The goal of the charity partnership is to first and foremost to raise awareness of the services that IW provides to families in our area. In addition, we hope to raise funds that will directly support their efforts. Please consider making a donation when you register.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
86°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rockville 1 Ne, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gaithersburg, MD
Population
69,225
as of 2023
Elevation
465 ft
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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19
Days to train
- Race
- Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run - Seneca Creek
- Date
- June 27, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run - Seneca Creek?
- Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run - Seneca Creek is a running race held in Gaithersburg, Maryland on June 27, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run - Seneca Creek?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Gaithersburg, Maryland at Seneca Creek State Park, Gaithersburg, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run - Seneca Creek?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Blue Crab Bolt Trail Run - Seneca Creek
Jun 27, 2026