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
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Franklin G. Schaeffer Memorial 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the beautiful Westminster, Carroll! This exciting event takes place at the scenic Wakefield Valley Trail Park, featuring a paved trail that offers a mix of serene nature and a few sections with vehicle traffic.
This year, participants who register by October 4th will receive a special commemorative shirt marking the 6th Annual event, while those who register later may receive a shirt from previous years, though sizes cannot be guaranteed. Join us for walk-up registration on the day of the race from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, but be sure to bring the exact amount in cash or a check, as shirts will not be available for walk-up registrants. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled day of fitness, community, and support for a great cause!
This year, participants who register by October 4th will receive a special commemorative shirt marking the 6th Annual event, while those who register later may receive a shirt from previous years, though sizes cannot be guaranteed. Join us for walk-up registration on the day of the race from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, but be sure to bring the exact amount in cash or a check, as shirts will not be available for walk-up registrants. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled day of fitness, community, and support for a great cause!
Organiser's Description
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 11:59am 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. Payment by cash, exact amount only or check and walk ups will not receive a shirt.
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 11:59am 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. 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
OPENS 31 JULNew 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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Wakefield Valley Park Trail, 739 Tahoma Farm Rd., Westminster, 21158, MD, United States
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