HERD THE CURD
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 13th Annual Herd the Curd 5K/10K on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
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 $179,000 for the fund.
Learn more on the Herd the Curd 5K Facebook page.
About The Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund
The Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund was established in 2008 in memory of the Calkins Creamery co-owner.
Since reaching endowed status, the Fund awards grants to Wayne County residents and nonprofit organizations with documented needs. The Wayne County Community Foundation manages the Fund.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
- Margaret MeadDetails From The 12th Annual Herd The Curd Race
Our 12th Annual Herd The Curd Race, raised $22,000 for the Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund. Nearly 300 runners and walkers participated in the race on scenic Highland Farm.
William Ashton, 17, of Toms River, NJ, was the male 5K winner with a time of 19:38, and Tori Gerlach, 30, also of Honesdale, PA, captured the women’s 5K crown with a time of 20:53. Kevin Nolan, 33, of Philadelphia, PA, won the male 10K title with a time of 40:24, and Veronica Orby, 47, Milford, PA, was the female 10K winner with a time of 47:13.
William Ashton, the 2024 Men’s 5K winner.
Generous sponsors contributed to the event’s success, listed below, with several individuals and businesses annually donating to the cause for 12 years.
Platinum Curds: Fall Music Festival; Wayne County Ready Mix.
Golden Curds: Bluestone Environmental; Bradly T. Murray CPA LLC; Buselli Solutions; Calkins Creamery; Carbondale Veterinary Hospital; Delaware Valley Farm & Garden; ElmTree Wellness; G5 Agency; Jade Energy; Manhattan Bagel; Marshall Machinery, Inc.; Mike and Amy Holloway; Precision Eye Group; RE/MAX Wayne and RE/MAX Best; State Representative Jonathan Fritz; Turano Insurance; Valley View Venue; Wallenpaupack Veterinary Clinic LLC; Wayne County Community Foundation; and William and Debra Bryant.
Silver Curds: American Dairy Association Northeast; Beach Lake Bakery; Camp Umpy's Bagels & Stuff; Case Tire Service; Cochecton Mills Inc.; Diehl Trucking Inc; Dirlam Bros Lumber Co Inc; Dowling Family Eye Care; Firmstone Lakewood Fuels; FNCB Bank; Fox Hill Farm; Garry and Irma Sheard; Grimm Construction, Inc.; Half Baked Sandwich Joint; Henderson Farms; Highland Valley Apiaries; Honesdale Spreading; Hook Well Drilling Inc; Jen Rutledge Materials; Maciejewski Landscaping Inc.; Murray Physical Therapy, Inc.; Paulie's Hot Dogs; Rutledge Photography; S.R Price Excavating Inc; Sage Investments LLC; Septic Surgeons LLC; Stephens Pharmacy/Northeast Med-Equip; The Ashley Family; The Honesdale National Bank; Town & Country Energy Corp; Varcoe Excavating; Wayne Memorial Hospital; and Wayne/Pike Farm Bureau.
You can find more race details and virtual runner photos from past races here.
WHEN’S THE NEXT HERD THE CURD?
The 13th Annual Herd The Curd, the cheesiest 5K and 10K, will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Highland Farm.
Get ready for cheese curds and chocolate milk at the finish line.
Awards will be given to age-category winners, and walkers and virtual runners are welcome.
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We can’t wait to see you there!
