Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run
- Date
- November 7, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
Schaeffer Farms has some of the best singletrack around and we stage the race at a beautiful private farm. You are going to LOVE this race venue and course!! Schaeffer is located in Germantown, MD and is an easy drive from anywhere around the DMV on race morning.
Race Date: Saturday November 7, 2026
Course Length: 13.5 miles (HM+), 6.7 miles (10K++), 3.7 miles (5K+)
Charity partnership
During registration, you will have an opportunity to support a local non-profit Interfaith Works. The goal of the charity partnership is to first and foremost to raise awareness of the services that IW provides to families in our area. In addition, we hope to raise funds that will directly support their efforts. Please consider making a donation when you register.
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run?
- Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run is a running event held in Germantown, MD. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Germantown, MD at Button Farm Living History Center, Germantown, MD. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run
Nov 7, 2026