My Muddy Shoes

TUESDAY TRAILS and OUTTA THE WAY CAFÉ

Hey Forest Joggers!

I know it’s still early March and Mother Nature can be indecisive, to say the least. Hot. Cold. Hot. Cold…. Sometimes I’m not sure if she is on or off her meds but with what she is throwing at us today…I’ll take it! Just what the doctor ordered! We are looking at a runtime temp of ~78 degrees with sunny skies. Probably, won’t need too many layers tonight. Oh, don’t forget, with the clock changing, it will be mostly light out but bring headlamps in case.

So, we will run, burn some calories, then we’ll head over to the Outta the Way for our monthly post-run mingle and calorie replenishment (mmm, Maryland Crab Soup!). It’s a tradition!

OK, announcements first then details:

– Did you register already for Farm Park Challenge on Saturday, May 2, 2026? New this year, we have lower final pricing. We eliminated the final $10 price hike for all distances, BUT you must register by Saturday, April 18, 2026 (11:59 pm ET) to be guaranteed a shirt. YOU SAVE MONEY!

We have a challenge for everyone: Run a 5-mile course each hour for 3, 6, or 10 hours, or have a more leisurely lope with our traditionally timed marathon or 25K.

Register or volunteer at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=134231

Learn more about running around all day in the woods with great snacks at farmparkchallenge.com

Details:

Location: Redland Middle School

Address: 6505 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855 – Parking lot by ball field on the right side of school.

Date: 10 March 2026

Time: Warm up at 6 p.m. Run starts at 6:15

Course: Counter-Clockwise. Lower trail first.

Caltopo: https://caltopo.com/m/ABPQC

Distance: 5-ish miles with warm-up (feel free to do shorter or longer)

Pace: Fast, slow and in-between

Outta the Way Café Address: 17503 Redland Rd, Derwood, MD 20855

Vibe: Chill…very chill!

Hope to C U there cuz THESE TRAILS AIN’T GONNA RUN THEMSELVES!

Namaste,

Muddy Shoes