Mushroom Cap Half Marathon
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Event information
The Mushroom Cap Half Marathon and FunGI 5 Miler take place in Kennett Square, PA on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The event includes two distances:
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
- FunGI 5 Miler - 5 miles
Both races start at Birch and Church Alley and have a time limit of 3.5 hours from each participant’s start. The course goes through borough streets and scenic country roads, passing turn-of-the-century barns, Revolutionary War sites, mushroom farms, and mature live oak trees. The half marathon features multiple hydration stations; the 5 Miler has two stations. Chip timing is provided by Fusion Racing; runners must wear and display their race bibs as instructed. Minimum age requirements are 14 for the half marathon and 10 for the 5 Miler.
Logistics and services
Packet pickup is scheduled during race week at Philadelphia Runner in Glen Mills (505 Glen Eagle Square) and at The Square / The Race Zone in Kennett Square (600 South Broad Street); race morning pickup is limited to out-of-town runners and local morning pickup requires a $10 donation to a 2025 charity partner. Gear check will be located inside The Square in the post-race area and bags must be reclaimed on race day. Portable toilets will be available at the start/finish and along both courses. The post-race festival at The Square includes a beer garden, live music by The Holy Smokers, and a taco buffet available for pre-purchase. Awards include overall and master categories and age-group prizes; fresh local mushrooms will be awarded to top 3 males and females in each age group. Refunds are not allowed; transfers have deadlines and a $10 fee. Runner insurance is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.