Schaeffer Half Marathon and 10K Trail Run

Germantown, United States • 7 Nov 2026

Event overview

The Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Germantown, Maryland. Produced by EX2 Adventures, the race is staged on private Schaeffer Farms singletrack trails. The listed venue is Button Farm Living History Center, 16820 Black Rock Road, Germantown, MD 20874.

Distances and event types

The event includes in-person and virtual options: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, plus virtual equivalents.

  • Half Marathon - 13.5 miles (HM+)
  • 10K - 6.7 miles (10K++)
  • 5K - 3.7 miles (5K+)

Fees, registration and partnerships

Published in-person entry fees are: 5K $43.40 (includes $3.40 fee), 10K $54 (includes $4 fee), and Half Marathon $75.20 (includes $5.20 fee). Virtual entries are listed at $54 (includes $4 fee) for each virtual distance. The event lists a charity partnership with Interfaith Works to raise awareness of services and to support fundraising. A referral reward program is offered: refer 3 people for a $25 refund and refer 6 people for a second $25 refund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

14 mi
Half Marathon
7 mi
10k
4 mi
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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