Wood Acres JogFest

MAY

2

2026

The Wood Acres JogFest is a community event supporting the local elementary school, featuring a rolling 5K course through the neighborhood. Choose from a 5K, a 1-mile race, or a short fun run, with packet pickup available the day before.

Sat 2 May 2026

Bethesda, Maryland

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Wood Acres JogFest is a community running event scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026. It is held to support Wood Acres Elementary School. The event takes place rain or shine.

Event Distances

The event offers three race distances:

5K Race
1 Mile Race
1/4 Mile Fun Run

Course Details

The official 5K course starts and finishes at Wood Acres Local Park (5850 Wynnwood Road). The route goes through the quiet streets of the Wood Acres neighborhood in Bethesda, Maryland, and features rolling hills.

Packet Pickup

Participants can pick up their race packets, which include bibs and t-shirts, on the day before the event. Pickup is available on Friday, May 1, from 3:30 to 6:00 PM at Wood Acres Elementary School (5800 Cromwell Dr, Bethesda, MD 20816), near the main front entrance doors. Runners are encouraged to collect their packets on Friday. A race-day pickup option is also available from 7:00 to 7:45 AM at the park on Saturday, May 2. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km

5k Race

1 Mile Race

1/4 Mile Fun Run