Dandelion Dash and Mushroom Mile
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (May 3, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Dandelion Dash and Mushroom Mile takes place on May 2, 2027, in Hadley, with a 5K (3.1-mile) trail run or walk at 9:45 a.m. and the Mushroom Mile (1 mile / 1.6 km) at 9 a.m. on the campus trails. The event is open to the public.
It supports Hartsbrook School's programs in land stewardship, animal husbandry, climate education, sustainable agriculture and beekeeping for students in grades 1 through 12. The race goes ahead rain or shine, and participants should be ready for muddy, uneven terrain. A virtual option, the Distance Dash, lets people anywhere in the world run 5K or more, with rankings based on total distance covered.
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