Race Information

Mountain Mushroom Fungus 5K
Irvine, KY
Estill County
Apr 27, 2024 - Saturday
5K, 2K run
  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:


    Mountain Mushroom Festival Fungus 5K and 2K
    Saturday, April 29, 2023 2K – 8:30 a.m. / 5K - 9 a.m.
    Irvine City Hall, 101 Chestnut St., Irvine, Ky. 40336

    606-723-2554
    Email: mushroomfestival@irvineonline.net Website: www.mountainmushroomfest.org


    The Mountain Mushroom Festival is a celebration of the morel mushroom and Kentucky agates presented by the City of Irvine and Festival Committee. It provides a weekend of activities and entertainment for everyone. We would like to invite you to become a part of the fun!
    Race Day Activities:


    Race Day Registration/Check-In: 7:30 a.m. until 9 a.m. at corner of 199 Broadway & Estill Ave., Irvine. (GPS
    coordinates: 37.69915, -83.97064)

    Race starting time: 8:30 a.m. for 2K and 9 a.m. for 5K. Awards will be given following the race at the finish line. Snacks and drinks will be served at the finish line.


    Race Staff:
    The staff from John’s Run/Walk Shop in Lexington will be supervising the sanctioned race. Good Time Races (www.gtraces.com) are doing online registration.
    Assisting Organization:
    The Kiwanis Club of Irvine-Ravenna will assist with the race.
    Entry Fee:
    Make check/money order payable to Mountain Mushroom Festival and return to Irvine City Hall or register online at
    https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Irvine/Fungus5K2K. 5K: $25
    2K: $20
    T-Shirt: The fee includes a t-shirt with a running Morel. Shirt size availability depends on the number registered. Those who pre-register will have their t-shirt reserved and bagged at the pre-registration table at check-in if not picked up before the race at city hall. Register early to guarantee getting your t-shirt size. Check your t-shirt size on the registration form.

    Medals/Prizes 5K:
    Medals (gold - 1st place, silver - 2nd place, bronze - 3rd place) will go to the first three females and male finishers in the different age divisions.


    The 1st place female and male runners will receive $50 and an overall winner medal. Irvine Masonic Lodge #37 - Pancake Breakfast
    Pancakes, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, juice, milk, and coffee will be served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Lodge located next to the starting line on Broadway. The cost will be $10 for adults and $7 for children from 5 to 12 years of age. Children 4 and under eat free.


    Age Groups: Male and Female
    5K: 13 and under 14-16 17-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75+

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  • Added to our Directory
    Feb 6, 2015
  • Last Updated in our Directory
    Jan 14, 2024
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