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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
59°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rockville 1 Ne, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Germantown, MD
Nearest Airport
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run
- Date
- November 7, 2026
Coming Up
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5K
2 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run?
- Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run is a running race held in Germantown, Maryland on November 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Germantown, Maryland at Button Farm Living History Center, Germantown, MD. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run
Nov 7, 2026