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: 8:00 AM
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!

Anniversary: This year, the Mushroom Cap Half Marathon celebrates its 10th Anniversary.
Celebration: It's a celebration of KSQ’s charm, mushroom heritage, fitness, community spirit, and giving back.
Exploration: Journey through picturesque neighborhoods, scenic country roads, and historic landmarks.
Community: The race supports meaningful charitable causes in our community.

FunGi 5 Miler

FunGi 5 Miler
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM
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: Quaint neighborhood streets and vibrant hydration stations.
Experience: Conquer hills and finish downhill into the 10th Year Celebration Festival.
Landmarks: Historic homes, iconic landmarks, and charming streets lined with trees.
Celebration: An epic celebration of fitness, fun, and fungi awaits!

Runner Perks

Finisher Medal: A shiny medal to prove you did the thing.
Swag: Gear so good, you’ll want to run just for it.
Beer: A free Victory Brewing or Athletic Brewing Beer - because you earned it.
Post-Race Nosh: Local produce and carbs!

Dos Gringos will be onsite serving up their legendary Taco Bar.

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

*Register by September 1st to ensure you receive your preferred shirt size.

Packet Pickup Details

Wednesday, November 5th 3-6 PM:

Join us at Philadelphia Runner in Glen Mills, PA for packet pickup and enjoy a 10% discount off of runner apparel, shoes & gear!

Location: 505 Glen Eagle Square, Glen Mills PA 19342

Friday, November 7th 5-7 PM:

Join us at Victory Kennett Square for packet pickup, athletic vendors, and pre-race day entertainment.

Location: 650 W Cypress St, Kennett Square PA 19348

*Saturday November 8th (pre-race) from 7:00-7:45 AM sharp

Race Day packet pickup is limited to out of town runners ONLY. Local runners must make a $10 donation to pick up packets on race morning.

Parking

Friday Night: Park within The Square or at Kennett High School.
Saturday: Refer to race day parking.
Registration: Available online until 7:45 AM on Saturday, November 8th.
Packet Pickup: Must be picked up before 7:45 AM on November 8th.

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? Training and racing are always more fun with your Shroomies by your side! Form a team, and once you hit 15 runners your team will unlock discounts. Teams of 30+ qualify for a registration discount.

Email Sarah@runksqmushroom.com with all team questions.

How Does it Work?

When registering you will have the option to Join a Group/Team. All Members of a TEAM are linked by their team name and password. The system will automatically refund everyone on the team who has already registered and charge new team members the new rate.

Race Parking

For race day, participants and spectators can park in:

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
CARS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PARK ON RACE ROADS AND WILL BE TICKED & TOWED AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE.

Note: Parking fills up quickly! The Municipal Lot is approximately 1/2 mile from the race start.

Gear Check

Opens at 7:00 AM & Closes at 12:00 PM. Before you line up to run, drop off your pre-race/post-race clothing and belongings at the Gear Check.

Course Rules

No dogs, bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, jogging strollers or unauthorized wheeled vehicles will be permitted on the Half Marathon or 5 Mile course.

Hydration Stations

Our hydration stations will provide water and electrolytes to keep you going strong. Expect smiles, cheers, high fives, and support from our amazing community partners.