Mushroom Cap Half Marathon and FUNGI 5 Miler Event

Race Information

Half Marathon
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 8:00AM
Start Line: Birch and Church Alley
Time Limit: 3.5 Hours from participants start time

Event Overview

The Mushroom Cap Half Marathon and FunGi Five Miler, proudly presented by Chatham Financial — where small-town charm meets the thrill of racing for homegrown mushrooms!

• 10th Anniversary: Celebrating a decade of honoring everything that makes Kennett Square truly extraordinary.
• Community Spirit: It’s a celebration of KSQ’s charm, mushroom heritage, fitness, and giving back.
• Unique Course: A course brimming with character, featuring hills, scenic routes, and historic landmarks.
• Hydration Stations: Community-powered hydration stations to keep you energized along the way!

FunGi 5 Miler

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 8:00AM
Start Line: Birch and Church Alley
Time Limit: 3.5 Hours from participants start time

This year’s Mushroom Cap 5 Miler isn’t just a race—it’s the face of a Fun-GI! 🍄

• Course Features: Quaint streets, community-centered hydration stations, and shiitake kicker hills.
• Breezy Finish: Enjoy a downhill finish leading to the vibrant 10th Year Celebration Festival.
• Historic Sights: Journey through iconic landmarks and mushroom farms as you run.
• Fitness and Fun: An unforgettable run and a celebration of fitness, fun, and fungi!

Runner Perks

• Finisher Medal: A shiny medal to prove you did the thing.
• Cool Swag: Swag so good, you’ll want to run just for the gear.
• After-Race Beer: A free Victory Brewing or Athletic Brewing Beer - because you earned it.
• Post-Race Food: Local produce & carbs waiting for you.

Dos Gringos will be onsite serving up their legendary Taco Bar—loaded with fresh, flavorful options to satisfy your runner hunger.

For just $12, you can dive into the taco buffet. Taco Bar tickets must be pre-purchased with registration—no sales on race day.

Packet Pickup Details

Race week will kick off with two packet pickups!

• Thursday, November 5th 3-6 PM: Join us at Philadelphia Runner in Glen Mills, Pa for packet pickup.
• Friday, November 7th 5-7 PM: Join us in Kennett Square at The Square for packet pickup and pre-race day entertainment.
• Race Day: Saturday November 8th from 7:00-7:45 AM (limited to out of town runners ONLY).
• Local Runners: A $10 donation is required to pick up your packet on race morning.

Race Parking

• Kennett High School located off of South Street & Union Street (PA 82).
• The YMCA Outdoor Swimming Pool Lot located on South Walnut Street.
• The Municipal Parking Lot located on East Linden & North Union Street.
• Note: No parking on race roads: violators will be ticketed and towed.

Race Pricing

Half Marathon

• $90 4/1
• $110 4/2 through 11:59 PM on 6/1
• $125 6/2 through 11:59 PM on 8/1
• $135 8/2 through 11:59 AM on 11/7
• $150 Race Day

FUNGI 5 Miler

• $55 4/1
• $65 4/2 through 11:59 PM on 6/1
• $70 6/2 through 11:59 PM on 8/1
• $75 8/2 through 11:59 AM on 11/7
• $80 Race Day

Running as a Team

Got a crew? Ready to rally your Shroomie Team?

• Team Discounts: Register 15 runners to unlock discounts.
• Team Perks: 20 registrants receive a private team porta-potty and designated area.
• Team Registration: Email Sarah@runksqmushroom.com with all team questions.
• Ultimate Celebration: Transform race day into the ultimate Shroomie celebration!

Hydration Stations

Community-powered hydration stations to bring smiles and support, featuring:

• Water and electrolytes to keep you going strong.
• Aid stations with fun themes for an energizing run experience.
• Multiple water stations along the Half Marathon route.
• Two water stations located on the 5 Miler course.

Awards

Awards will be presented to participants in the Half Marathon & The FunGI 5 Miler in the following categories:

• Top overall female & male finisher.
• Top overall master’s female (40+) finisher.
• Top overall master’s male (40+) finisher.
• Fresh Local Mushrooms will be awarded to the top 3 males and females in their age groups.

Post Race Festival

Location: The Square @ 600 South Broad Street

After passing the finish line, stick around for the Festival to:

• Receive your medal and hydrate.
• Enjoy snacks and local delights.
• Listen to live music by The Holy Smokers.
• Recover in the beer garden!

Charity Partners

Run2Shine has been inspiring the community by combining a passion for running with a commitment to giving back.

• Donated over $80,000 to local charities since 2015.
• Supports causes in Chester County, such as advocacy and health.
• Provides non-profit organizations a platform for fundraising through the Run4Good Program.
• Email us for more information about getting involved!

Additional Information

For more details, visit the race website: Mushroom Cap Half Marathon.