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

 

The Mushroom Cap Half Marathon and FunGi Five Miler Event, where the charm of small-town life meets the excitement of race day!  

 

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. For 10 years, the Mushroom Cap has showcased the unique character of the Mushroom Capital of the World, bringing runners together to embrace the joy of fitness while supporting meaningful charitable causes in our community. Join us for this special milestone as we celebrate a decade of running, community, and giving!

 

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!  As you journey through the picturesque borough of Kennett Square, you’ll wind through quiet neighborhoods, scenic country roads, and pass historic landmarks like turn-of-the-century barns, Revolutionary War sites, and iconic mushroom farms. Along the way, stay energized at our lively, community-powered hydration stations, buzzing with local spirit and endless 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, where the community comes alive!  This is no ordinary 5 Miler—it's a journey through historic homes, iconic landmarks, and charming streets lined with towering 100+ year-old live oak trees. Along the way, you’ll soak in the sights of mushroom farms and the unique character of the Mushroom Capital of the World.  Get ready for an unforgettable run and an epic celebration of fitness, fun, and fungi!

Runner Perks

• Finisher Medal 
• Premium Runner Swag 
• Complimentary Finisher Beer 
• Post Race Nosh
• Live Music by the Holy Smokers 
• Community Post Race Festival

*Register by September 1st to ensure you receive your preferred shirt size.  Registrations after September 1st will still include a shirt, but size availability cannot be guaranteed.

 

Packet Pickup Details

Race week will kick off with two packet pickups! 

🍄 Date and Time TBD @ Philadelphia Runner Glen Mills

Join us at Philadelphia Runner in Glen Mills, Pa for packet pickup

Location: 505 Glen Eagle Square, Glen Mills Pa 19342

🍄 Friday, November 7th  5-7PM

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

Location: The Square @ The Race Zone (The Borough Municipality Parking Lot) 600 South Broad Street, Kennett Square Pa 19348

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

Race Day packet pickup is limited to out of town runners ONLY.  If you are a local runner and choose to pickup your packet on race morning between 7:00-7:45am, there will be a required $10 donation to one of our 2025 charity partners. 

Parking:

Friday Night, park within The Square or @ Kennett High School 

Saturday refer to race day parking (see below)

 

Race Pricing

Registration is available online until 7:45am on Saturday, November 8th.  Remember, all packets must be picked up in person before Packet Pickup closes at 7:45am on November 8th.

Half Marathon

• $80  Black Friday Sale
• $90  April Fools Day Sale
• $110 4/2 through 11:59pm on 7/1
• $120 7/2 through 11:59pm on 10/2
• $130 10/3 through 11:59pm on 11/7
• $135 Race Day

FUNGI 5 Miler

• $40 Black Friday Sale
• $45 April Fools Day Sale 
• $65 4/2 through 11:59 on 11/7
• $70  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+ your team will unlock exclusive perks like a private team porta-potty (yes, really!) and a designated team location to pop a tent and celebrate together at the after-party.  Teams of 30+ qualify for a registration discount. 

So, grab your friends, lace up, and let’s turn race day into the ultimate Shroomie celebration! 🍄✨

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.  As your team grows, everyone benefits, even those who register first!  The system will automatically refund everyone on the team who has already registered and charge the new team members the new rate. Once you hit 10 shroomies, the first 9 to register will automatically receive a $10 refund to their card, and the 10th member (and anyone else who registers after that!) will get the discounted rate automatically.  Registrants that do not initially register with their group may not be eligible for refunds or discounts.

 

Race Parking

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 

Please note that Kennett High School and The YMCA Lots fill up quickly! The Municipal Lot is approximately 1/2 of a mile from the race start. 

 

Gear Check

Opens @ 7:00AM & Closes @ 12:00pm 

Before you line up to run, drop-off your pre-race/post-race clothing and belongings at the Gear Check. While you run, your gear will be held at Gear Check. Participants may pick up their Gear Check bag at Packet Pick Up when you pick up your packet or on race day at the Gear Check tent. The Gear Check tent will be located inside the Square within the post-race party area.  Attach your bib number tear-off on your bag before you leave it with the Gear Check crew. After the race, reclaim your checked bag at the designated Gear Check area. Please note: DO NOT leave valuables, cash or jewelry in your gear bag. The event is not responsible for any lost items. Gear bags must be claimed before 12:00 PM on race day. 
 

Course Rules

To ensure the safety and well being of others during the race, please adhere to the following: 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. 

If you like to listen to music while you run, for your safety and others’, please be aware of your surroundings.

Minimum age requirements: Half marathon – 14, 5  Miler – 10

 

Hydration Stations 

Together with the help of our amazing community partners, our hydration stations are here to bring runners smiles, cheers, high fives, support, and nourishment. This year, the half marathon will feature multiple water stations along the route, with two located on the 5 Miler course. Each station will provide water and electrolytes to keep you going strong.

And it wouldn’t be a Run2Shine event without a little extra fun! Whether it’s sharks, superheroes, or local shroomiescheering you on, this year’s aid stations are guaranteed to energize your run and rock your race experience.

 

Port-A-Pots

There will be port-a-pots at the start/finish of the race and along the half marathon and 5 mile course. Detailed information will be sent to runners prior to race day. 

 

Chip Time 

MCHM is using a timing system provided by Fusion Racing.  Runners who wish to receive a time must pick up their bib/timing chip from Packet Pickup on  during the scheduled packet pickup times.
Please ensure the following in order to receive an accurate time:

• Race bib is clearly visible on the front of the torso
• Race bib is unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle)
• Race bib is pinned on all four corners
• Race bib is not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)

 

Awards

Awards will be presented to the participants of the Half Marathon & The FunGI 5 Miler in the following categories:
-Top overall female & male finisher
-Top overall master’s female (40+) finisher
-Top overall master’s male (40+) finisher

Please Note: Overall Winners will be excluded in the Age Group category.

Fresh Local Mushrooms will be awarded to the top 3 males and females in their age groups.

Half Marathon Age Group Awards: 
-19 & Under
-20-29
-30-39
-40-49
-50-59
-60-69
-70+

FunGI Half Marathon Age Group Awards: 
-10-15
-16-19
-20-29
-30-39
-40-49
-50-59
-60-69
-70+

 

Transfer / Deferral / Refund/ Insurance 

Run2Shine, the producer of this event, works on this run year-round to ensure a fun and safe environment.  Almost all race supplies and services must be purchased well in advance of race day. We have worked hard to make sure there are options available while also being sure we can continue to produce the best quality event year after year. 

Race transfers to another runner must be initiated by 9/27 and accepted by 10/4.  Transfers will not be allowed after this date. There is a $10.00 transfer fee.

Race transfers from one event to another must be made by 11/18. There is a $10 event to event transfer fee. 

We are offering runner insurance. Life happens and can sidetrack even the best laid plans! 

 

Post Race Festival

Location: The Square @ 600 South Broad Street

After passing the finish line, stick around for the Festival to receive your medal, hydrate, find snacks, grub on local delights, stretch, listen to live music by The Holy Smokers, and recover in the beer garden!  Beer Garden opens at 8:30am & gates close at 1:00pm. *Non-Alcoholic options available.

 

Charity Partners

Since 2015, Run2Shine, a non-profit 501(c)(3), has been inspiring the community by combining a passion for running with a deep commitment to giving back. Created to blend the joy of running with the power of making a difference, Run2Shine has spent the past decade making a meaningful impact.  In 10 years, Run2Shine has donated over $80,000 to local charities, supporting essential causes in Chester County such as advocacy, education, health, and assistance to families in need.  As part of our mission, we’re thrilled to offer non-profit organizations the chance to use our event as a platform for fundraising through our Run4Good Program.

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