Schaeffer Half Marathon Trail Run
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Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run : Button Farm, Germantown MD
This trail event stages three distances on property at Button Farm in Germantown, Maryland. The courses combine twisty singletrack with open farm field running and change character from summer to late fall. The half marathon mixes singletrack and extended farm-field sections.
Distances and elevation:
- Half marathon 13.5 miles, 1,000 ft elevation gain
- 10K 6.7 miles, 500 ft elevation gain
- 5K 3.2 miles, 230 ft elevation gain
Facilities and services include porta-johns on course, well-stocked aid stations, medical support, post-race food including breakfast burritos, a finisher medal, and a race t-shirt. Race operations provide volunteer support, awards, and music. A free kids race for ages 2 to 11 is offered after the main events; participating children select a prize from the Treasure Box.
Rules and categories: in-ear headphones are not permitted, pets, pacers, and baby strollers are not allowed, and participants must stay on designated trails. Race numbers must be worn visibly. Award categories are divided by gender and non-binary plus age groups from 12 and under up to 70–79.
Button Farm is private and is opened for this event; parking and staging occur in the farm fields on race day. Registration fees vary by distance and by registration period. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
