Metro Move Fest
Metro Move Fest 2026 brings movement, fun & giving back together May 18! Join us for fitness, games, and community impact.
A High-Energy Celebration of Movement, Community, and Giving Back in Bethesda, Metro Move Fest is coming!
This exciting, family-friendly festival will be on May 17, 2026, at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School from 11 AM to 3 PM, bringing together Bethesda residents, Metro riders, and Montgomery County communities for a day of movement, connection, and philanthropy.Hosted by the Nesfield Performance Foundation in partnership with the Metro Bethesda Rotary, Metro Move Fest 2025 unites public, private, and nonprofit organizations to inspire people of all ages to move, engage, and give back.
An Action-Packed Day for All
Attendees can look forward to a diverse lineup of exciting competitions and activities, including:
Competitive Events: Last Man Standing, Sumo Bubble Ball Wrestling, The Metro Gaunlet 200
Classic Challenges: 100m Sprint, Tug-of-War, Fitness and Yoga Classes
Fundraising Opportunities: Nonprofits can raise funds by hosting activities and selling tickets, while businesses can participate as vendors, activity hosts, or volunteers.
A Festival with a Purpose
"We are thrilled to bring Metro Move Fest back to Bethesda," says Tiffany Nesfield, event organizer and founder of the Nesfield Performance Foundation. "This event is about more than just movement—it's about building community, fostering wellness, and giving back. We invite families and residents from across Bethesda and Montgomery County to join us for a day of fitness, fun, and philanthropy."
Proceeds from Metro Move Fest directly support the Nesfield Performance Foundation’s mission to promote health, wellness, and community impact. Your support helps us expand this event, create more opportunities for education, and develop initiatives that foster a healthier, more connected community.
Get Involved!
Beyond the festivities, Metro Move Fest is a movement—an annual tradition of wellness, connection, and impact. Mark your calendars for May 17, 2026, and join us as a participant, sponsor or volunteer — and help us make this event an exciting celebration of health and performance in the DMV!
Let's move!
www.metromovefest.com
Metro Move Fest 2026 brings movement, fun & giving back together May 18! Join us for fitness, games, and community impact.
A High-Energy Celebration of Movement, Community, and Giving Back in Bethesda, Metro Move Fest is coming!
This exciting, family-friendly festival will be on May 17, 2026, at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School from 11 AM to 3 PM, bringing together Bethesda residents, Metro riders, and Montgomery County communities for a day of movement, connection, and philanthropy.Hosted by the Nesfield Performance Foundation in partnership with the Metro Bethesda Rotary, Metro Move Fest 2025 unites public, private, and nonprofit organizations to inspire people of all ages to move, engage, and give back.
An Action-Packed Day for All
Attendees can look forward to a diverse lineup of exciting competitions and activities, including:
Competitive Events: Last Man Standing, Sumo Bubble Ball Wrestling, The Metro Gaunlet 200
Classic Challenges: 100m Sprint, Tug-of-War, Fitness and Yoga Classes
Fundraising Opportunities: Nonprofits can raise funds by hosting activities and selling tickets, while businesses can participate as vendors, activity hosts, or volunteers.
A Festival with a Purpose
"We are thrilled to bring Metro Move Fest back to Bethesda," says Tiffany Nesfield, event organizer and founder of the Nesfield Performance Foundation. "This event is about more than just movement—it's about building community, fostering wellness, and giving back. We invite families and residents from across Bethesda and Montgomery County to join us for a day of fitness, fun, and philanthropy."
Proceeds from Metro Move Fest directly support the Nesfield Performance Foundation’s mission to promote health, wellness, and community impact. Your support helps us expand this event, create more opportunities for education, and develop initiatives that foster a healthier, more connected community.
Get Involved!
Beyond the festivities, Metro Move Fest is a movement—an annual tradition of wellness, connection, and impact. Mark your calendars for May 17, 2026, and join us as a participant, sponsor or volunteer — and help us make this event an exciting celebration of health and performance in the DMV!
Let's move!
www.metromovefest.com
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Highlights
- 4 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 10:40 AM
Refund Policy
Location
Bethesda Chevy Chase High School
4301 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Last Man Standing
Get ready for the ultimate race of strategy, speed, and endurance at Metro MoveFest — it’s the Last Man Standing, presented by Nesfield Performance! In this knockout-style footrace, runners compete on a 400m track where the slowest finishers are eliminated after each lap. But here’s the twist — it’s not about time, it’s about placement. Each lap, a set number of runners are cut based on where they finish. The race continues until only a final group remains… and then it’s an all-out sprint to the end! The first to cross the finish line wins, with 2nd and 3rd place also taking home prizes. Competitive runners must register in advance. Fun Run participants can just show up and join in! Whether you’re racing hard or cheering from the sidelines, this high-energy event is one you won’t want to miss. BCC Track | 10:45 AM Warm-Up
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The Metro Gauntlet 200
Metro MoveFest’s signature obstacle challenge: 200 meters of speed, strength, agility, and grit. From burpees at the start line to hurdles, crawls, carries, hops, and a final all-out sprint, this course tests how well you move under pressure. Think you can conquer the Gauntlet?
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So What Else Donation Derby
Saddle up for a fun, fast-paced race that’s all about teamwork, community, and giving back! The So What Else Bag Donation Derby is a one-of-a-kind, Kentucky Derby–inspired event happening at Metro MoveFest 2025 — complete with horse hats, jockey gear, and taped-up hooves! Teams of two — one “Horse” and one “Jockey” — will race in loops around tables filled with dry goods. The “Jockey” holds the donation bag while the “Horse,” with taped hands acting as hooves, loads in the items. The first team to fill five So What Else donation bags wins the heat! Not only is it hilarious and high-energy, but all donated items go directly to families in need, thanks to our partners at So What Else. ? Costumes encouraged | ? Teamwork required | ? Dry goods donated Race for a cause — and have a blast doing it!