Mushroom Cap Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Mushroom Cap Half Marathon and FunGI 5 Miler takes place in Kennett Square, PA on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Both races start at Birch and Church Alley and run through the borough and surrounding country roads, passing turn-of-the-century barns, Revolutionary War sites, mushroom farms, and streets lined with century-old live oak trees. The course includes hills and downhill sections. Time limit for each event is 3.5 hours from the participant's start time.
Distances
- Half Marathon
- FunGI 5 Miler
Logistics and rules
Packet pickup is scheduled at Philadelphia Runner in Glen Mills and at Victory Kennett Square the day before the race; race day packet pickup is limited to out-of-town runners. Parking options for race day include Kennett High School, the YMCA outdoor pool lot on South Walnut Street, and the municipal lot at East Linden and North Union Street; the municipal lot is about 1/2 mile from the start. Gear check is available and gear bags must be claimed before noon on race day.
The event uses a Fusion Racing timing system; runners must pick up their bib/timing chip at packet pickup. Bibs must be visible, unaltered, pinned on four corners, and not covered. No dogs, bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, jogging strollers, or unauthorized wheeled vehicles are permitted on the courses. Minimum ages: half marathon 14, 5 Miler 10. Multiple hydration stations will provide water and electrolytes along the half marathon and two stations on the 5 Miler. Awards include overall and masters winners and age-group prizes; fresh local mushrooms will be awarded to top age-group finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.