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Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Germantown, Maryland
- Entry fee
- From $47.50 · goes up to $85 on Oct 8, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $80$85 after Oct 8, 2026 | – |
| 10K | Other | Nov 7, 202610:30 AM | $57.50$60 after Oct 8, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 7, 202610:45 AM | $47.50$50 after Oct 8, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 10KVirtual | 10K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $50 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $50 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Nov 7, 20269:00 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Half Marathon fee goes up to $85 on Oct 8, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $80 until Oct 7, then $85 until Nov 6, then $90 until Nov 7.
- 10K: $57.50 until Oct 7, then $60 until Nov 6, then $65 until Nov 7.
- 5K: $47.50 until Oct 7, then $50 until Nov 6, then $55 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $80, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Maryland ($75).
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:42 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 310 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Button Farm Living History Center, Germantown, MD 20874
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Half Marathon
182
finishers
2:35:08
median (11:29 /mi)
1:42:42
winning time
29% / 71%
women / men
10K
158
finishers
1:15:18
median (11:14 /mi)
49:27
winning time
47% / 53%
women / men
5K
84
finishers
38:08
median (11:55 /mi)
25:27
winning time
42% / 58%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Andy Bacon) for Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run?
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:03:48 or better, the top quarter in 2:18:37, and half the field in 2:35:08; the last tenth came in after 3:17:30.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 59:37 or better, the top quarter in 1:06:40, and half the field in 1:15:18; the last tenth came in after 1:37:41.
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 28:59 or better, the top quarter in 32:16, and half the field in 38:08; the last tenth came in after 52:29.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 2:28:13 |
| 20-29 | n/a | 2:25:09 |
| 30-39 | 2:27:29 | 2:00:06 |
| 40-49 | 2:18:29 | 1:57:06 |
| 50-59 | 2:34:11 | 1:54:38 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 2:49:27 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 103 percent since 2021.
209
2021
254
2022
288
2023
323
2024
424
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run Half Marathon year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 94 to 182 finishers, and the median time rose from 2:26:10 to 2:35:08.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 182 (+7%) | 2:35:08 | under 2:03:48 | 1:42:42 |
| 2024 | 170 (+8%) | 2:24:38 | under 1:54:39 | 1:38:52 |
| 2023 | 158 (+34%) | 2:28:39 | under 1:58:48 | 1:42:40 |
| 2022 | 118 (+26%) | 2:30:24 | under 1:55:38 | 1:39:59 |
| 2021 | 94 | 2:26:10 | under 1:52:25 | 1:36:13 |
From each year's official results for the Half Marathon; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for US trail half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:18:37, against 2:16:23 in a typical US trail half marathon, so times here are about average.
- 5K: Slower than most US trail 5Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:16, against 31:03 in a typical US trail 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 7 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 60°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 14% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 72°F.
Based on 70 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- Button Farm Living History Center, Germantown, MD 20874Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 310 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Nov 11, 2023), 2022 (Sep 17, 2022), 2021 (Nov 13, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Schaeffer Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Trail Run?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $47.50 before processing fees, and rises to $85 on Oct 8, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Maryland?
- At $80, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in Maryland ($75).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Half Marathon, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 182 runners finished the Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:35:08 and the winner ran 1:42:42.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 2:18:37, against 2:16:23 in a typical US trail half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Button Farm Living History Center, Germantown, MD 20874.
From the organizers
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+)
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