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Schaeffer Half Marathon and 10K Trail Run

Germantown, United States • 8 Nov 2025

EX2 Adventures’ Schaeffer Half Marathon and 10K Trail Run takes place at Button Farm Living History Center in Germantown, MD, on Schaeffer Farms. The course features Schaeffer’s renowned twisty singletrack and open farm-field segments, offering a rugged mix for trail runners. Distances include a half marathon around 13.3 miles (HM+) and a 6.7-mile 10K++.

Elevation gains are roughly 1,000 feet for the half and 500 feet for the 10K. The event emphasizes a supportive atmosphere with professional race operation, plentiful aid, a finisher medal, post-race food, music, awards, and a charity component supporting Interfaith Works. The venue is a private farm, providing a scenic, rural setting near the DMV. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Maryland Germantown

Race information

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13 mi
1000 m+
Half Marathon 13.3 Miles
7 mi
500 m+
10k++ 6.7 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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