Run-a-Muck
Newtown Square, United States • 3 Oct 2026
Run-a-Muck with Willistown Conservation Trust
Run-a-Muck is an outdoor community event in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, organized by the Willistown Conservation Trust. The event offers trail running and a walking "mucker" course over cross-country terrain and includes a short running option for very young children.
Distances available:
- 5K
- 1.5 miles
Participants are grouped by age categories: adults (16 and older), youth (6 to 15), and children 5 and under for the short "Future Runner" race. Standard registration fees listed include an adult rate and a youth rate, and there is a free option for ages 5 and under. The Willistown Conservation Trust also participates in the Art-Reach ACCESS Program, which provides a reduced $2 admission for eligible ACCESS cardholders; ACCESS registrants must present their ACCESS Card and a valid photo ID at check-in.
On-site offerings include food, beer, wine, a bonfire, live music, event T-shirts, lawn games, a mechanical bull, face painting, provisions for leashed dogs, and prizes for the fastest runners. Pre-registration is preferred and prices increase after September 30. Proceeds support the preservation of the Willistown countryside. Race day registration will accept credit card payments only and on-site digital registration will be available via QR code. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.