In 36 days · Sat, Oct 17, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Where
Wakefield Valley Park Trail, Westminster MD
Distance
5K
Typical weather
48–65°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
41–62°F
dry
2024
37–56°F
dry
2023
48–59°F
dry
2022
47–63°F
dry
2021
48–60°F
dry
2020
40–58°F
dry
2019
46–54°F
dry
2018
45–60°F
dry
2017
41–59°F
dry
2016
56–78°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Event: Franklin G. Schaeffer Memorial 5K Run & Walk
- Date: 2026-10-17
- Location: Wakefield Valley Park Trail, Westminster, MD
- URL: Race Registration
Location Details
- New Location: This year, the race will take place at Wakefield Valley Trail Park.
- Trail Type: The course features a paved trail with some sections open to vehicle traffic.
Registration Information
- Shirt Deadline: Registrants up to 10/4/26 at 11:59pm will receive a shirt with "6th Annual" and the race date.
- Post-Deadline Registration: Registrants from 10/6/26 at 12:00am up to 10/16/26 at 11:59am may receive a shirt without "6th Annual" and race date, or from previous years if available. Size not guaranteed.
Walk-Up Registration
- Availability: Walk-up registration will be available the morning of the 5K between 7:30 and 8:30.
- Payment: Payment must be by cash (exact amount only) or check.
- Shirt Status: Walk-ups will not receive a shirt.
Course map
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