Mountain Mushroom Festival Fungus 5K and 2K Run/Walk

Mountain Mushroom Festival Fungus 5K and 2K Run/Walk
Saturday, April 25, 2026 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 Schedule & Information
• 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)
• Start Times: 8:30 a.m. for 2K and 9:00 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
• 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
• Register online at  https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Irvine/Fungus5K2K. Pricing is listed above and on the Event Info page.
• 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:
• 1st Overall Male and Female runners will receive $50 and an overall winner medal
• Age Group Awards: Male and Female
• 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
• 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+

• Pancake Breakfast at Irvine Masonic Lodge #37
• 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.

• 2025 Race Results
• Race Results Archive

This shirt material is a 90/10 cotton & poly blend, ring spun (soft style).

• 5K Course Map, click here
• 2K Course Map, click here

Race Course:
5K: The course starts at the Irvine School Apartments, 223 Broadway, (corner of Broadway and Lilly Avenue).

It continues on Broadway, through the booth area

 Turn left on Court Street
 Turn left on River Drive
 Turn left on 8th Street in Ravenna
 Turn left on Broadway to the finish line at Estill Avenue. Runners start in front, followed by walkers. See the race course drawing at the bottom of the page.

2K: The course starts at the Irvine School Apartments, 223 Broadway, corner of Broadway and Lilly Ave.
 Turn left on Lilly Avenue.
 Turn left on River Drive.
 Turn left on Hood Avenue.
 Turn left on Broadway.
 Turn right on North Madison Avenue.
 Turn left on Armour Street (behind Irvine School Apartments).
 Turn left on North Lilly Avenue.
 Turn right on Broadway to the finish line at Estill Avenue.