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!

• Anniversary: This year, the Mushroom Cap Half Marathon celebrates its 10th Anniversary.
• Celebration: It’s more than a race—it’s a celebration of KSQ’s charm and mushroom heritage.
• Community Spirit: Join us for a decade of running, community, and giving!

🌄 Course Details

Take on a course brimming with character and challenge! Hills are part of what makes this course unforgettable—own the climbs, embrace the challenge, and enjoy the reward of the downhill!

• Route: Journey through the picturesque borough of Kennett Square.
• Landmarks: Pass historic landmarks like turn-of-the-century barns and Revolutionary War sites.
• Hydration Stations: Stay energized at lively, community-powered hydration stations.

🌟 FunGi 5 Miler Details

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: From quaint neighborhood streets to community-centered hydration stations.
• Finish: Enjoy a breezy downhill finish leading into the vibrant 10th Year Celebration Festival.
• Sights: Soak in the sights of mushroom farms and charming streets.

🏅 Runner Perks

• Finisher Medal: A shiny, finisher medal to prove you did the thing.
• Swag: Swag so good, you’ll want to run just for the gear.
• Post-Race Treats: A free Victory Brewing or Athletic Brewing Beer.
• Live Entertainment: Live music by the Holy Smokers and a community fueled post-race festival.

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

📦 Packet Pickup Details

• Thursday, November 6th: Join us @ Philadelphia Runner in Glen Mills, PA from 3-6pm.
• Friday, November 7th: In Kennett Square @ The Square from 5-7PM.
• Race Day: Saturday November 8th from 7:00-7:45am for out of town runners ONLY.

🚗 Parking Information

For race day, participants and spectators can park in the following lots:

• 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.

🏆 Awards

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

• Overall Winners: Top overall female & male finisher.
• Master’s Finishers: Top overall master’s female (40+) & male (40+) finisher.

🤝 Charity Partners

Run2Shine has donated over $80,000 to local charities, supporting essential causes in Chester County.

For more information on how your organization can get involved, please email us—we’d love to help you shine!

🔗 More Information

For complete race details, visit the official race page: Mushroom Cap Half Marathon.