Schaeffer Half Marathon and 10K Trail Run

Germantown, United States • 7 Nov 2026

Event Overview

The Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Trail Run takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026. It is held in Germantown, Maryland.

Location

The event is staged at the Button Farm Living History Center on Black Rock Road. The location is described as a beautiful private farm.

Distances and Course

The event offers several in-person and virtual distances.

  • In-Person: Half Marathon (~13.5 miles), 10K (~6.7 miles), and 5K (~3.7 miles).
  • Virtual: Virtual Half Marathon, Virtual 10K, and Virtual 5K.

The course uses trails at Schaeffer Farms, noted for its singletrack.

Additional Information

During the registration process, participants have an option to support the local non-profit organization Interfaith Works. The event is produced by EX2 Adventures. Registration fees vary by distance and increase after August 7, 2026. 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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