Schaeffer Half Marathon and 10K Trail Run
Germantown, United States • 7 Nov 2026
Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run
The event is staged at Button Farm Living History Center in Germantown, MD on a private working farm. The courses combine twisty singletrack with wide open farm field running. The venue is on active farmland with roaming animals and limited public access.
Distances offered:
- Half Marathon (13.5 miles, 1,000 ft elevation)
- 10K (6.7 miles, 500 ft elevation)
- 5K
Both in-person and virtual options are listed for the 5K, 10K, and half marathon. Race operations include professional timing and staff, well stocked aid stations, medical support, volunteer crew, finishers medals, a race t shirt, awards for top finishers, and post race food such as breakfast burritos. A free kids race for ages 2 to 11 is part of the day and participants may choose prizes from a Treasure Box.
Key race rules note that in ear headphones are not permitted, pets pacers and baby strollers are not allowed on course, race numbers must be visible, outside assistance is limited to near aid stations, and runners must stay on designated trails. There are no course cut off times listed. During registration participants have an opportunity to support Interfaith Works through a charity partnership. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.