Mushroom Cap Half Marathon and FUNGI 5 Miler Event

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The Square- 600 S Broad Street, Kennett Square PA

Saturday, November 8th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ 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!

This year, the Mushroom Cap Half Marathon celebrates its 10th Anniversary, marking a decade of honoring everything that makes Kennett Square truly extraordinary. It’s more than a race—it’s a celebration of KSQ’s charm, mushroom heritage, fitness, community spirit, and the power of giving back. Join us for this special milestone as we celebrate a decade of running, community, and giving!

🌄 Course Highlights

Challenging Terrain: Hills are part of what makes this course unforgettable—own the climbs, embrace the challenge, and enjoy the reward of the downhill!
Scenic Route: Journey through picturesque neighborhoods, scenic country roads, and pass historic landmarks like turn-of-the-century barns and Revolutionary War sites.
Community Spirit: Stay energized at lively, community-powered hydration stations, buzzing with local enthusiasm to cheer you on!

🏅 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! 🍄

From quaint neighborhood streets to community-centered hydration stations, every step of the course celebrates the heart and soul of Kennett Square. Conquer a few shiitake kicker hills, then enjoy a breezy downhill finish that leads you straight into the vibrant 10th Year Celebration Festival!

🎁 Runner Perks

Finisher Medal: A shiny, finisher medal to prove you did the thing.
Swag: Gear so good, you’ll want to run just for it.
Free Beer: A free Victory Brewing or Athletic Brewing Beer - because you earned it.
Post Race Food: Local produce & carbs at the finish line.

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

📦 Packet Pickup Details

Thursday, November 6th: Join us @ Philadelphia Runner in Glen Mills, PA from 3-6 PM for packet pickup and enjoy a 10% discount off of runner apparel, shoes & gear!
Friday, November 7th: Packet pickup in Kennett Square @ The Square from 5-7 PM.
Race Day: Saturday November 8th (pre-race) from 7:00-7:45 AM sharp for out-of-town runners only.

🅿️ Parking Information

Participants and spectators can park at:

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
Important: Cars are not permitted to park on race roads and may be ticketed or towed at the owner's expense.

🏆 Awards

Awards will be presented to participants 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.

💡 Race Rules

Please adhere to the following for safety:

No dogs, bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, jogging strollers or unauthorized wheeled vehicles allowed on the course.
Maintain awareness of surroundings if using music while running.
Minimum age requirements: Half marathon – 14, 5 Miler – 10.

💧 Hydration Stations

Multiple hydration stations will provide water and electrolytes along the route. Expect fun and engaging communities cheering you on!

🍔 Post Race Festival

Location: The Square @ 600 South Broad Street. Join us for food, live music, and a beer garden!

❤️ Charity Partners

Since 2015, Run2Shine has inspired the community by combining a passion for running with a commitment to giving back, donating over $80,000 to local charities. Get involved by reaching out!