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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)
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

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Half MarathonHalf MarathonNov 7, 20269:00 AM$80$85 after Oct 8, 2026–
10KOtherNov 7, 202610:30 AM$57.50$60 after Oct 8, 2026–
5K5KNov 7, 202610:45 AM$47.50$50 after Oct 8, 2026–
Virtual 10KVirtual10KNov 7, 20269:00 AM$50–
Virtual 5KVirtual5KNov 7, 20269:00 AM$50–
Virtual Half MarathonVirtualHalf MarathonNov 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.

Half Marathon

182
finishers
2:35:08
median (11:29 /mi)
1:42:42
winning time
29% / 71%
women / men
median 2:35:081:47:553:57:11
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

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.

Third place by age group, 2025 Half Marathon
AgeWomenMen
Under 20n/a2:28:13
20-29n/a2:25:09
30-392:27:292:00:06
40-492:18:291:57:06
50-592:34:111:54:38
60-69n/a2:49:27

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.

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.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025182 (+7%)2:35:08under 2:03:481:42:42
2024170 (+8%)2:24:38under 1:54:391:38:52
2023158 (+34%)2:28:39under 1:58:481:42:40
2022118 (+26%)2:30:24under 1:55:381:39:59
2021942:26:10under 1:52:251:36:13

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.

Rules and FAQ

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Refer your friends and family using your referral link and earn the following rewards: Refer 3 people and receive a $25 refund! Refer 6 people and receive a second $25 refund!

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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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