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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Button Farm Living History Center, Germantown MD
5K · 10K · Half
42–59°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
37–62°F
dry
2024
60–76°F
dry
2023
53–74°F
dry
2022
58–74°F
dry
2021
35–55°F
dry
2020
45–70°F
dry
2019
44–59°F
rain
2018
46–59°F
dry
2017
39–53°F
rain
2016
39–58°F
dry
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Typical start here is 42°F — see the cold-start kit →
About this race
Race Overview
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 Details
- Race Date: Saturday November 7, 2026
- Course Length: 13.5 miles (HM+), 6.7 miles (10K++), 3.7 miles (5K+)
Charity Partnership
During registration, you will have an opportunity to support a local non-profit Interfaith Works. The goal of the charity partnership is to first and foremost to raise awareness of the services that IW provides to families in our area. In addition, we hope to raise funds that will directly support their efforts. Please consider making a donation when you register.
Registration Information
For more details and to register, visit this link.
Course map
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