Bread Run 10K & Gingerbread 2-Miler
- Date Sun 7th December 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Glen Echo, Maryland
- Price Free - $11.60
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the beloved Bread Run 10K & Gingerbread 2-Miler, happening on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in the scenic Glen Echo, Montgomery! This festive winter tradition invites participants of all ages to embrace the holiday spirit while enjoying an invigorating morning of fitness and community. With the Gingerbread 2-Miler kicking off at 10:00 AM, followed by the USATF-certified Bread Run 10K at 10:30 AM, there's something for everyone, whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to have fun.
What sets this event apart is its unique entry fee: each runner brings a home-baked loaf of bread to share and exchange after the race! This delightful twist not only encourages camaraderie but also rewards participants with the chance to select from a delicious array of homemade loaves based on their race finish. From hearty sourdough to sweet banana bread, the selection is sure to tantalize your taste buds! Join us at the Bread Run to celebrate the joy of running, community, and, of course, the love of bread!
What sets this event apart is its unique entry fee: each runner brings a home-baked loaf of bread to share and exchange after the race! This delightful twist not only encourages camaraderie but also rewards participants with the chance to select from a delicious array of homemade loaves based on their race finish. From hearty sourdough to sweet banana bread, the selection is sure to tantalize your taste buds! Join us at the Bread Run to celebrate the joy of running, community, and, of course, the love of bread!
Organiser's Description
Snowball Series [https://www.dcroadrunners.org/races/race-rules.html]. Race #1
male sign Run. Share. Celebrate.
Join us for the BREAD RUN 10K & GINGERBREAD 2-MILER a festive winter tradition where runners race for fun and exchange homemade bread. Whether you're chasing a PR or just enjoying the season, this community event blends fitness, flavor, and holiday spirit in one unforgettable morning.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* 09:00 AM -- Check-In and Bib pickup
* 10:00 AM -- Gingerbread 2 Miler (Fun run for all ages)
* 10:30 AM -- Bread Run 10K (USATF-certified course [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=MD00038RT])
REGISTRATION AND FEES: Online advance registration through 8 PM the day before the race:
* FREE for DC Road Runners Club members
* FREE with a HOME-BAKED LOAF OF BREAD
* $10 for non-members without bread
On-site(day-of-race) Registration: If you wish to register on race day, YOU MUST enter with a loaf of bread. There are no exceptions!
COURSE: USATF-certified 10K loop course on MacArthur Boulevard and the C&O Canal Towpath. Click here for the course map [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=MD00038RT]
REFUND POLICY:
No refund. If you signed up for the race and can no longer run, please email [email protected] to inform us of your cancellation. There will be no refund for canceling, but you will open up a spot for a fellow runner.
RACE DIRECTOR(S): Bob Thurston and Delabian Rice-Thurston
THE BREAD TRADITION/AWARDS
The Bread Run is named for its most unique feature every runner brings a home-baked loaf of bread as their entry fee, and after the race, loaves are exchanged among participants.
But heres the twist: BREAD IS AWARDED BASED ON RACE FINISH PLACEMENT! The faster you run, the earlier you get to choose from the delicious selection of homemade loaves. From sourdough to banana bread, its a tasty incentive to push your pace and a fun way to celebrate the season.
Please label your bread with ingredients for those with allergies. We love the homemade touch!
BREAD CONTRIBUTION: The entry fee is one loaf of _HOME-BAKED _bread (see details below).
_ HISTORY:_
_A NOTE __FROM RACE DIRECTOR __DELABIAN RICE-THURSTON:_
What is the Bread contribution of The Bread Run 10K? Weve had a couple of questions from people new to the race. Heres a bit of history. When my husband Bob came up with this idea 45 years ago, our now-43-year-old was on my back in a yurt at Glen Echo for the first race, and Bob had gotten into baking bread. He wanted to do a 10K with hot drinks, fresh breads and conversation after the race for the club. He got Glen Echo as the venue, baked some 48 loaves and put on the race. Breads were given as prizes and eaten by all. It was a cold run and the first time we had a 10K short winter race with hot refreshments that I can remember. People thought it was a great idea and wanted to contribute their own breads to the next race. Thus, the Bread Run became a winter holiday institution!
If youd like to get what you brought as a prize, then its fine to bring it. Thats it in a nutshell.
male sign Run. Share. Celebrate.
Join us for the BREAD RUN 10K & GINGERBREAD 2-MILER a festive winter tradition where runners race for fun and exchange homemade bread. Whether you're chasing a PR or just enjoying the season, this community event blends fitness, flavor, and holiday spirit in one unforgettable morning.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
* 09:00 AM -- Check-In and Bib pickup
* 10:00 AM -- Gingerbread 2 Miler (Fun run for all ages)
* 10:30 AM -- Bread Run 10K (USATF-certified course [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=MD00038RT])
REGISTRATION AND FEES: Online advance registration through 8 PM the day before the race:
* FREE for DC Road Runners Club members
* FREE with a HOME-BAKED LOAF OF BREAD
* $10 for non-members without bread
On-site(day-of-race) Registration: If you wish to register on race day, YOU MUST enter with a loaf of bread. There are no exceptions!
COURSE: USATF-certified 10K loop course on MacArthur Boulevard and the C&O Canal Towpath. Click here for the course map [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=MD00038RT]
REFUND POLICY:
No refund. If you signed up for the race and can no longer run, please email [email protected] to inform us of your cancellation. There will be no refund for canceling, but you will open up a spot for a fellow runner.
RACE DIRECTOR(S): Bob Thurston and Delabian Rice-Thurston
THE BREAD TRADITION/AWARDS
The Bread Run is named for its most unique feature every runner brings a home-baked loaf of bread as their entry fee, and after the race, loaves are exchanged among participants.
But heres the twist: BREAD IS AWARDED BASED ON RACE FINISH PLACEMENT! The faster you run, the earlier you get to choose from the delicious selection of homemade loaves. From sourdough to banana bread, its a tasty incentive to push your pace and a fun way to celebrate the season.
Please label your bread with ingredients for those with allergies. We love the homemade touch!
BREAD CONTRIBUTION: The entry fee is one loaf of _HOME-BAKED _bread (see details below).
_ HISTORY:_
_A NOTE __FROM RACE DIRECTOR __DELABIAN RICE-THURSTON:_
What is the Bread contribution of The Bread Run 10K? Weve had a couple of questions from people new to the race. Heres a bit of history. When my husband Bob came up with this idea 45 years ago, our now-43-year-old was on my back in a yurt at Glen Echo for the first race, and Bob had gotten into baking bread. He wanted to do a 10K with hot drinks, fresh breads and conversation after the race for the club. He got Glen Echo as the venue, baked some 48 loaves and put on the race. Breads were given as prizes and eaten by all. It was a cold run and the first time we had a 10K short winter race with hot refreshments that I can remember. People thought it was a great idea and wanted to contribute their own breads to the next race. Thus, the Bread Run became a winter holiday institution!
If youd like to get what you brought as a prize, then its fine to bring it. Thats it in a nutshell.
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