Dandelion Dash and Mushroom Mile
Sun, May 3, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Location
- 193 Bay Road, Hadley, MA 01035
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A whimsical 5K trail run and walk supporting environmental education, featuring a Dandelion Dash and Mushroom Mile for all ages.
- Fun
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Quirky
Festive
For a CauseJoin the Dandelion Dash and Mushroom Mile, a charming 5K trail run or walk in Hadley, MA. This event invites you to help "wake up the Dandelions" from their winter slumber on the trails of The Hartsbrook School campus. It's a wonderful opportunity for all ages, with a special Mushroom Mile for children and grown-ups. Your participation directly supports the school's unique Land Stewardship programming, fostering education in sustainable agriculture, climate, and animal husbandry. Prepare for a grounded experience, rain or shine, with potential for mud and uneven terrain.
What to expect
From the organizer
Come help us wake up the Dandelions from their winter slumber! This 5k Trail Run or Walk and Mushroom Mile (great for children and grown-ups alike!) is held on the trails of our campus and open to the public. Proceeds support The Hartsbrook School's unique programming including Land Stewardship, which integrates animal husbandry, climate education, sustainable agriculture and beekeeping practices across the curriculum grades 1-12.
Race is held rain or shine! Please plan for lots of mud and uneven terrain.
Can't join us in person? Join us for our virtual Distance Dash! Run 5K or more from wherever you are in the world to earn race standing based on miles run over time.