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Run-a-Muck with Willistown Conservation Trust 2026

Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time
2:30 PM start (New York)
Entry fee
From Free · goes up to $60 on Sep 30, 2026
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Adult MuckerOtherOct 3, 20262:30 PM$55$60 after Sep 30, 2026–
Adult Mucker | ACCESS by ArtReach ONLYOtherOct 3, 20262:30 PM$210
Adult Runner5KOct 3, 20262:30 PM$55$60 after Sep 30, 2026–
Adult Runner | ACCESS by ArtReach ONLY5KOct 3, 20262:30 PM$210
Adult Spectator–Oct 3, 20262:30 PM$55$60 after Sep 30, 2026–
Adult Spectator | ACCESS by ArtReach ONLY–Oct 3, 20262:30 PM$210
Future Runner!–Oct 3, 20262:30 PMFree–
Future Runner! | ACCESS by ArtReach ONLY–Oct 3, 20262:30 PMFree–
Youth MuckerKidsOct 3, 20262:30 PM$25$30 after Sep 30, 2026–
Youth Mucker | ACCESS by ArtReach ONLYKidsOct 3, 20262:30 PM$210
Youth Runner5KOct 3, 20262:30 PM$25$30 after Sep 30, 2026–
Youth Runner | ACCESS by ArtReach ONLY5KOct 3, 20262:30 PM$210
Youth SpectatorKidsOct 3, 20262:30 PM$25$30 after Sep 30, 2026–
Youth Spectator | ACCESS by ArtReach ONLYKidsOct 3, 20262:30 PM$210

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The Other fee goes up to $60 on Sep 30, 2026.

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Entry fee schedule

  • Adult Mucker and Adult Runner and Adult Spectator: $55 until Sep 29, then $60 until Oct 3.
  • Adult Mucker | ACCESS by ArtReach ONLY and Adult Runner | ACCESS by ArtReach ONLY and Adult Spectator | ACCESS by ArtReach ONLY and Youth Mucker | ACCESS by ArtReach ONLY and Youth Runner | ACCESS by ArtReach ONLY and Youth Spectator | ACCESS by ArtReach ONLY: $2 until Oct 3.
  • Future Runner! and Future Runner! | ACCESS by ArtReach ONLY: Free until Oct 3.
  • Youth Mucker and Youth Runner and Youth Spectator: $25 until Sep 29, then $30 until Oct 3.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $55, entry is about 83 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsylvania runs 36:27, about 11:44 a mile, based on 39 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:17 and men in 33:16.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:58 AM, and the Adult Mucker starts at 2:30 PM. The start sits about 390 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

6114 Goshen Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

141
finishers
36:11
median (11:39 /mi)
20:21
winning time
40% / 60%
women / men
median 36:1120:561:00:50
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for Run-a-Muck with Willistown Conservation Trust. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Run-a-Muck with Willistown Conservation Trust?

In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 27:17 or better, the top quarter in 32:31, and half the field in 36:11; the last tenth came in after 47:49.

Third place by age group, 2025 Adult Runner | ACCESS by ArtReach ONLY
AgeWomenMen
Under 2030:3127:14
20-2937:40n/a
30-3933:4626:01
40-4934:0828:17
50-5942:2227:15
60-69n/a35:04

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

Finishers by year

Up 22 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Run-a-Muck with Willistown Conservation Trust 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 116 to 141 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:57 to 36:11.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025141 (-3%)36:11under 27:1720:21
2024146 (+36%)33:33under 24:3918:35
2023107 (-17%)36:10under 25:2619:31
2022129 (+11%)36:54under 25:2921:53
202111634:57under 27:0122:11

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Slower than most Pennsylvania trail 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:31, against 29:32 in a typical Pennsylvania trail 5K, so times here run 10 percent slower.

Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 79°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Run-a-Muck with Willistown Conservation Trust cover on their registration page, in brief.

Rules and FAQ

Photography Policy

Attendance at Willistown Conservation Trust programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for print and electronic media use. Images will not be identified using full names without written approval from the individual. Please…

The cause

ACCESS by Art-Reach

The ACCESS program provides discounted admission to over 85 cultural sites throughout Greater Philadelphia and Delaware for individuals receiving public assistance for food or medical benefits and individuals who self-identify as having a…

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Race details

Where
6114 Goshen Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073Map
Course
Trail
Start elevation
About 390 feet
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Kids, Other
Editions
2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 15, 2022), 2021 (Oct 16, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Run-a-Muck with Willistown Conservation Trust?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 2:30 PM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $60 on Sep 30, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
At $55, entry is about 83 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, Kids, Other.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 141 runners finished the Adult Runner | ACCESS by ArtReach ONLY; the median finish was 36:11 and the winner ran 20:21.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:31, against 29:32 in a typical Pennsylvania trail 5K, so times here run 10 percent slower.
Where does it start?
6114 Goshen Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073.

From the organizers

Run-a-Muck 2026 | Saturday, October 3, 2026

On Point Farm | Newtown Square, PA

Get Ready to Run. Muck (walk). Celebrate.

Experience one of Chester County's favorite fall traditions! Whether you're racing for a personal best or taking on the famous Mucker Course at your own pace, Run-A-Muck is an afternoon of outdoor fun, community, and conservation.

Challenge yourself on our scenic cross-country course featuring fields, woods, streams, hills, and plenty to see along the way. Then stick around to celebrate with great food, beer and wine, live music, a roaring bonfire, and activities for the whole family.

Every registration helps protect natural beauty, wildlife habitat, and open spaces.

Event Highlights

5K Cross-Country Run

Mucker Course (Walk)

Live Music

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