Great Marsh Mud Mosey

Elverson, United States • 11 Apr 2026

Event details

The Great Marsh Mud Mosey takes place on April 11, 2026, at 34 Moores Road, Elverson, PA 19520. The program includes two events and a registration limit of 120 total entrants. Registration closes April 8, 2026. Entry fee for each event is $30. Net proceeds will be donated to the Great Marsh Institute and ChesCo Search Dogs.

  • 5K Great Marsh Mud Mosey
  • 1 Mile Great Marsh Mud Walk

Course

The course is described as relatively flat. It passes marsh ponds, follows wooded boundaries past hundreds of acres of farmland, includes a muddy section, and finishes with about the last mile on grassy surface. The route takes place on private property in northern Chester County.

On-site logistics and post-race

This is a rain-or-shine event; participants are advised to dress for mud. Pets are not permitted on site. Parking follows on-property signs; the access road is narrow and gravel, and drivers should keep speeds under 25 MPH. Post-race provisions include a food truck, beer and spirits supplied by local providers, a DJ, demonstrations by ChesCo Search Dogs, and talks by environmental biologists. Registration fees are non-refundable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Great Marsh Mud Mosey
1 Mile Great Marsh Mud Walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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