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.