Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run
The Schaeffer Half Marathon offers a unique trail experience on private farmland near Washington D.C.
Race Date
Nov 7, 2026
Location
Germantown, MD
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location
- Germantown, Maryland
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.2 Miles, 6.7 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 718
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Trail Run takes place at a private farm in Germantown, Maryland, offering a unique trail running experience. This event, now in its fifth year, typically sees around 180 finishers, with runners coming from about 13 states.
The course is noted for its singletrack trails winding through the beautiful farm landscape. While the half marathon is listed as approximately 13.5 miles and the 10K as 6.7 miles, the 5K is around 3.7 miles. The course is characterized by its natural terrain and the organizer highlights the venue and course as a major draw for participants.
This race is a community-focused event, partnering with local non-profits like Interfaith Works to raise awareness and funds. The atmosphere is likely to be more intimate, given the typical field size, with a focus on the natural beauty of the private farm setting.
Race-provided description
Schaeffer Farms has some of the best singletrack around and we stage the race at a beautiful private farm. You are going to LOVE this race venue and course!! Schaeffer is located in Germantown, MD and is an easy drive from anywhere around the DMV on race morning. Race Date: Saturday November 7, 2026 Course Length: 13.5 miles (HM+), 6.7 miles (10K++), 3.7 miles (5K+) Charity partnership During registration, you will have an opportunity to support a local non-profit Interfaith Works. The goal of the charity partnership is to first and foremost to raise awareness of the services that IW provides to families in our area. In addition, we hope to raise funds that will directly support their efforts. Please consider making a donation when you register.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Button Farm Living History Center, Germantown, MD, 20874
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Scenery
Park, Rural
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
2 other maps for this race
Quality Score
Solid Pick595 years running
~170 finishers a year
growing or steady
13% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 13 states
winner 1:42:42
typical high 64°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
45°
Afternoon (High)
64°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.0"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
66%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 718 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
718
Median time
2:35:06
Latest turnout
182
States
29
Turnout by year
2021–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run?
The Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run is held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run take place?
It takes place in Germantown, Maryland.
What distances does the Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.2 Miles, 6.7 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run course flat and good for a PR?
The Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run is a rolling hills, loop course course.
How many people run the Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run?
HalfRuns has finish records for 718 runners who have completed the Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run.
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