This course is known for it’s twisty singletrack and wide-open farm field running. Schaeffer is located in Germantown, MD and is an easy drive from anywhere around the DMV on race morning.

The 5K and 10K courses are the same courses used in the summer Blue Crab Bolt race at Schaeffer. However, the landscape changes significantly from summer to late fall and both courses offer runners a new experience at Schaeffer. The half marathon is one of our favorite courses that we offer as it’s a perfect mix of beautiful singletrack and really unique open farm field running.

Race Date: Saturday November 7, 2026

Start Times: 9:00am (HM+), 10:30 (10K+), 10:45 (5K+)

Location: Button Farm in Germantown, MD

Course Length/Elevation Gain: 13.5 miles (HM+, 1,000ft), 6.7 miles (10K++, 500ft), 3.2 miles (5K+, 230ft)

Bathrooms: Portajons at start/finish, mile 1.8 and 5.3 of the half marathon, and mile 1.8 of the 10K and 5K