Schaeffer Half Marathon and 10K Trail Run

NOV
8
2025
Read all about the Schaeffer Half Marathon and 10K Trail Run on 8 Nov 2025 in Germantown.
Sat 8 Nov 2025
13 miles 7 miles

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Event overview

The Schaeffer trail runs take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Button Farm Living History Center in Germantown, MD (16820 Black Rock Road). The event includes in-person and virtual options: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, plus virtual 10K and virtual half marathon. The race features singletrack trails and open farm fields on private farmland. The event lists a charity partnership with Interfaith Works.

Courses, rules and what is included

Course distances and elevation gain are listed as approximately 13.5 miles (half marathon, about 1,000 ft), 6.7 miles (10K, about 500 ft), and 3.2 miles (5K, about 230 ft). Race rules require visible race numbers, prohibit in-ear headphones, pets, pacers and strollers, and require runners to stay on designated trails. There are no cutoff times. Registration fees vary by date: half marathon fees range from $70 to $90, 10K fees from $45 to $65, and 5K fees from $45 to $55. Registration includes a finisher medal, a race t-shirt, aid stations, medical support, post-race food, awards and event operations. Age group categories are Male, Female and Non-Binary with standard age bands from 12 and under through 70-79. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 mi
Half Marathon 13.3 Miles
7 mi
10k++ 6.7 Miles

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