Herd the Curd
Herd the Curd is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Honesdale, PA, with entry fees from $35 to $40.
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- Calkins Creamery, Honesdale, PA
- Price
- $35–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Herd the Curd - The cheesiest 5K & 10K
Cheese curds and chocolate milk at the finish line!
Herd The Curd, the cheesiest 5K and 10K in PA, is held annually on Labor Day weekend at Highland Farm.
All runners and walkers receive cheese curds and chocolate milk at the finish line.
Save the date and join us for the 14th Annual Herd the Curd 5K/10K on Saturday, September 5th, 2026.
The Herd the Curd race benefits the Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund, and since the race’s inception in 2013, Herd the Curd sponsors and runners have raised $204,000 for the fund.
Learn more on the Herd the Curd 5K Facebook page.
Events
Host City
About Honesdale, PA
Population
4,465
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,195 ft
Nearest Airport
AVP
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport · 30 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 83 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Race
- Herd the Curd
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Location
- Calkins Creamery, Honesdale, PA
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Herd the Curd
Sep 5, 2026