Franklin G. Schaeffer Memorial 5K Run & Walk 2026
- Date Sat 17th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Westminster, Maryland
- Price $25.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Franklin G. Schaeffer Memorial 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the scenic Westminster, Carroll! This year, the event takes place at the beautiful Wakefield Valley Trail Park, featuring a well-maintained paved trail that offers a great running and walking experience, with some sections open to vehicle traffic.
The festivities kick off at 9:00 AM, and participants who register by October 4, 2026, will receive a special event shirt commemorating the 6th Annual race. For those who register later, from October 6 to October 16, shirts will be available but may vary. Don't worry if you haven't registered yet – walk-up registration will be open from 7:30 to 8:30 AM on race day! Join us for a fun-filled day of fitness, community, and celebration, and make unforgettable memories while supporting a great cause.
The festivities kick off at 9:00 AM, and participants who register by October 4, 2026, will receive a special event shirt commemorating the 6th Annual race. For those who register later, from October 6 to October 16, shirts will be available but may vary. Don't worry if you haven't registered yet – walk-up registration will be open from 7:30 to 8:30 AM on race day! Join us for a fun-filled day of fitness, community, and celebration, and make unforgettable memories while supporting a great cause.
Organiser's Description
SATURDAY OCTOBER 17, 2026 AT 9:00AM
NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR. 5K run & walk at Wakefield Valley Trail Park paved trail with some sections of vehicle traffic.
Registrants up to 10/4/26 at 11:59pm will receive shirt with 6th. Annual and the race date.
Registrants from 10/6/26 at 12:00am up to cut off of 10/16/26 at 11:59pm may receive shirt without 6th. Annual and race date or from previous years if available. Size not guaranteed.
Walk up registration is available the morning of the 5K between 7:30 and 8:30. 5K begins at 9:00. Payment by cash, exact amount only or check and walk ups will not receive a shirt.
NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR. 5K run & walk at Wakefield Valley Trail Park paved trail with some sections of vehicle traffic.
Registrants up to 10/4/26 at 11:59pm will receive shirt with 6th. Annual and the race date.
Registrants from 10/6/26 at 12:00am up to cut off of 10/16/26 at 11:59pm may receive shirt without 6th. Annual and race date or from previous years if available. Size not guaranteed.
Walk up registration is available the morning of the 5K between 7:30 and 8:30. 5K begins at 9:00. Payment by cash, exact amount only or check and walk ups will not receive a shirt.
Races
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FGS Memorial 5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 17th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$25.00
CLOSEDNew Location for 2026. Parking available in small lot just past ballfield on left, on North Burning Tree Dr. and Tahoma Farm Rd. Start location is Tahoma Farm Rd. at Ryder Ct. approximately 900' past entrance to parking lot.
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