Seneca Creek Course Description
This race is both in-person and virtual. Join us at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County, MD for a great trail running adventure and the kick-off of the 11th 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.
Pre-race informational email to racers
See who is racing and check start wave assignment
Race Date: Saturday June 26, 2021 + Virtual
Course Length: 5k OR 10k
Virtual Race
Simply complete your race distance any time between June 25th and 27th and then enter your time. We’ll mail you your race t-shirt and invite you to the post-race awards ceremony where we celebrate both the in-person and virtual events!
Registration Fees
5K
$40 – Early (3 months+ out)
$42.50 – Regular (1-3 months out)
$47.50 – Late (1 month to race day)
10K
$45 – Early (3 months+ out)
$50 – Regular (1-3 months out)
$55 – Late (1 month to race day)
Virtual
$35
Registration Fee Includes
Fun and challenging course design, professional race operations, wonderful volunteer support, awesome aid stations, medical support, plentiful post-race food (breakfast burritos and other tasty treats – yum!), electric atmosphere, great music, awards and give-a-ways, and a race t-shirt you’ll love.
Race Day Schedule
- Check-in/bib pick-up opens @ 6:45am (we recommend arriving no later than 7am)
- Wave starts 7:45am to 8:00am
- Awards @ 9:30am
Backyard Burn at Laurel Hill
Directions
Seneca Creek State Park
11950 Clopper Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
From Points South:
- Take Interstate 270 North toward Frederick, MD.
- Take the MD-117/MD-124 exit toward Clopper Rd/W. Diamond Ave/Mont. Village Ave/Quince Orch. Rd
- Stay LEFT on 270 for a bit and then take exit 12 for Watkins Mill Rd.
- Turn LEFT onto Watkins Mill Rd.
- Turn RIGHT onto Clopper Rd.
- Turn LEFT into park.
- Follow the signs to race parking and check-in.
From Points North:
- Take Interstate 270 toward Washington D.C.
- Take the exit towards W Watkins Mill Rd.
- Keep right at the fork to continue toward W Watkins Mill Rd
- Turn RIGHT onto Watkins Mill Rd.
- Turn RIGHT onto Clopper Rd.
- Turn LEFT into park.
- Follow the signs to race parking and check-in.
Race Rules
- Portable music players or any device requiring earphones are not permitted.
- Outside assistance is only permitted within 50 meters of an aid station.
- Race numbers must be worn on the front and must be visible at all times.
- There are no cut-off times.
- Pets and pacers are not allowed on the course.
- Baby strollers are not permitted on the course.
- Respect other racers, volunteers, race staff, and the environment. No littering.
- Poor sportsmanship may result in disqualification.
- Racers must notify race officials if they drop out of the race.
- Stay on designated trails.
Age Groups
Male and Female - 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
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