Shiitake Shuffle 5K Run and 1.5 Mile Walk
Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 AM · 326 June Avenue, Blandon
About the event
The Shiitake Shuffle sets out from 326 June Avenue in Blandon on a Saturday morning in early October, offering a 5K run for people chasing a time and a 1.5 mile walk for anyone who would rather take the morning at a steady pace. The start and finish sit at the Can Corporation of America property in Maidencreek Township, a short drive from Route 222 and Park Road.
The name is a nod to the mushroom growing that Blandon is known for, and the event is connected to the Giorgio operation based in the village. Previous editions have wound through the company grounds, headed back down June Avenue, toured the surrounding neighborhood, and finished at the same facility, which makes for a flat, easy to follow autumn route through familiar streets.
Pretzel City Sports handles the timing, with a clock at the finish and results posted quickly. Bring the family, walk or run whichever distance suits you, and plan to arrive early enough to park and pick up a number before the 9:00 AM start.
