Bread Run 10K
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Bread Run 10K & Gingerbread 2 Miler
The Bread Run 10K and Gingerbread 2 Miler is a winter running event held in Glen Echo, Maryland. It began in 1980 and serves as the kickoff of the Snowball Series. The 10K uses a USATF certified loop course on MacArthur Boulevard and the C&O Canal Towpath. The event includes check-in and bib pickup on race day.
Distances:
- 10K, USATF certified loop course on MacArthur Boulevard and C&O Canal Towpath
- Gingerbread 2 Miler, fun run, free entry
Registration opens August 6, 2026 and closes December 5, 2026. The event offers multiple entry options: the standard 10K has a monetary fee of $10.00; an alternate 10K entry option accepts a loaf of home baked bread (not store bought) in lieu of a monetary fee for non-members. The Gingerbread 2 Miler is listed with no registration fee.
Location details are provided as 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812, USA. The event description notes a community focus with a mix of running and homemade bread exchange as part of the tradition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
