Great Marsh Mud Mosey

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From ChesCo Search Dogs

  • Date Sat 11th April 2026
  • Time 10:00AM EDT
  • Location Elverson, Pennsylvania
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of adventure at the Third Annual Great Marsh Mud Mosey on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Elverson, Berks County! Organized by ChesCo Search Dogs, this unique event features a thrilling 5K-ish run through a stunning private property in Northern Chester County. Participants will experience a relatively flat course that meanders through marsh ponds, wooded boundaries, and expansive farmland, culminating in a fun muddy section before finishing on grassy terrain. The race and walk kick off at 10:00 AM, and with a limit of just 120 runners, this is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while supporting a great cause, as proceeds will benefit the Great Marsh Institute and ChesCo Search Dogs.

Post-race festivities promise to be just as exciting! Enjoy delicious pulled pork sandwiches crafted by a professional chef, along with pizza from local ovens and refreshing beverages from Stable 12 Brewing and Big Rack Spirits. A DJ will provide lively tunes, and attendees can look forward to impressive demonstrations by ChesCo Search Dogs, as well as insights from environmental biologists about the unique flora and fauna of the property. Don't miss out on this muddy, fun-filled day—register now and be part of an unforgettable experience

Organiser's Description

WELCOME TO THE THIRD ANNUAL GREAT MARSH MUD MOSEY WHICH FEATURE A 5KISH RUN THROUGHOUT A VERY UNIQUE PRIVATE PROPERTY IN NORTHERN CHESTER COUNTY. THE RACE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE GREAT MARSH INSTITUTE AND CHESCO SEARCH DOGS. THE RACE AND WALK BOTH START AT 10:00 AM.

THE COURSE

The course is relatively flat but will pass along through the marsh ponds on the property, alongside wooded boundaries past 100's of acres of farm land and then into the muddy portion of the property and then the last mile or so will be on a grassy surface to the finish line.

CLICK ON THE LINK FOR A FLYOVER OF THE COURSE. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WA0uY7Bwf9TiSIapL_ZNMe01hAS_5Nzf/view

The race/walk is limited to the first 120 runners.

POST RACE ACTIVITIES

We will be changing it up this year and we will be preparing pulled pork for sandwiches or platters raised right on the farm by our on site professional chef for those looking to grab a bite to eat before they head home and pizza made from the pizza ovens right near the barns as well as beer and spirits will be supplied by Stable 12 Brewing [http://www.stable12.com] and [https://victorybeer.com/] Big Rack Spirits [https://www.bigrackspirits.com]. We also have a DJ for some awesome tunes for the post race activities.

CHESCO SEARCH DOGS WILL BE PERFORMING DEMONSTRATIONS OF THEIR SEARCH DOGS UPON THE COMPLETION OF THE RACE AS WELL AS WE WILL HAVE SOME ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGISTS THAT ARE WILLING TO STAY AFTER THE RACE AND EXPLAIN ABOUT THE BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY AND THE VERY SPECIAL ANIMALS AND FLORA THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE JUST PASSED ON YOUR RACE.

To learn more about ChesCo Search Dogs please check out our website https://www.chescosearch.org/ [https://www.chescosearch.org]

To learn more about The Great Marsh Institute, please check our website https://greatmarshinstitute.org/

THE MUD

While we cant promise a repeat of last years mudfest as mother nature was very generous with lots of spring rain. If you would like to take a glimpse of one of the muddier sections, feel free to watch a camera we had set up on the course. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtttRnjwSHA

PETS

As this is a working farm (when races are not being held) and we will have the ChesCo Search Dogs on property, WE ASK THAT YOU DO NOT BRING YOUR PETS TO THE RACE.

GEAR CHECK

This is a rain or shine event! Remember to dress for the event! Its called the Mud Mosey for a reason. Almost guaranteed to get Muddy!

Please check this space for updates in case of inclement weather conditions.

REFUND POLICY

Kindly note that all registration fees are non-refundable but check with your tax consultant, should be tax deductible.

PARKING AND DRIVING ON-SITE

Once you enter the property, follow all signs for parking. Also please drive carefully as this is a narrow and gravel road. Please keep your speed to under 25MPH to avoid damaging the road and your vehicle.

Races

  • 5K Great Marsh Mud Mosey

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    Sat 11th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    5k'ish run through some beautiful private property in Northern Chester County.
  • 1 Mile Great Marsh Mud Walk

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    Sat 11th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

    Check out the property as you will pass through the farmlands as well as the beautiful ponds. Shouldn't be too muddy but no promises depending upon mother nature.

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34 Moores Rd, Elverson, Elverson, 19520, PA, United States

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