Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run
Updated
Saturday, November 7, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Germantown (Button Farm Living History Center). Distances: 5K, 6.7 miles, Half marathon. Entry from $50 to $85; the 5K goes from $50 to $55 after November 6.
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- Button Farm Living History Center, Germantown, DC 20874
- Area
- Maryland Suburbs, Washington, DC
- Distances
- 5K6.7 milesHalf marathon
- Course
- Trail (dirt or single-track on at least part of the course)
- Price
- $50 to $85 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Friday, November 6, 2026: 5K $50 → $55
- Registration
- Open. Opened December 28, online signup closes Saturday, November 7, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by November 6 to pay $50 instead of $55.
Register on RunSignup →Race website
Course and race notes
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.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.