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 14th Annual Herd the Curd 5K/10K on Saturday, September 5, 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.

Ariel view of Highland Farm during Herd the Curd 5k.

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.

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Details From The 13th Annual Herd The Curd Race

Our 13th Annual Herd The Curd Race, raised $25,000 for the Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund. Nearly 375 runners and walkers participated in the race on scenic Highland Farm.

Top finishers in this year’s race included Lewis Smith of Honesdale, PA, who claimed the men’s 5K title with a time of 22:53, and Marykate Grady of Pleasant Mount, PA, who led the women’s 5K with a time of 25:41. In the 10K event, Kevin Nolan of Philadelphia, PA, successfully defended his men’s title with a time of 39:38, while Tiffany Leventhal of Honesdale, PA, earned the women’s 10K win, finishing in 47:31

Generous sponsors contributed to the event’s success, listed below, with several individuals and businesses annually donating to the cause for 13 years.

Platinum Curds: Carbondale Veterinary Hospital; Fall Music Festival; Wayne County Ready Mix.

Golden Curds: Bluestone Environmental, Inc.; Bradly T. Murray CPA LLC; Buselli Solutions; Calkins Creamery; Creamworks Creamery; Delaware Valley Farm & Garden Center; G5 Insurance; Jade Energy; Half Baked Sandwich Joint; Mike and Amy Holloway; Murray Physical Therapy, Inc.; Precision Eye Group; RE/MAX Wayne and RE/MAX Best; State Representative Jonathan Fritz; Turano Insurance; Wallenpaupack Veterinary Clinic LLC; Wayne County Community Foundation; and William and Debra Bryant.

Silver Curds: American Dairy Association Northeast; Beach Lake Bakery; Case Tire Service; Cherry Ridge Veterinary Clinic; Cochecton Mills Inc.; Diehl Trucking Inc; Dirlam Bros Lumber Co Inc; ElmTree Physical Therapy; Firmstone Lakewood Fuels; Fritz Brothers, Inc.; Garry and Irma Sheard; Grimm Construction, Inc.; Henderson Farms; Highland Valley Apiaries; Honesdale Spreading; Himalayan Institute; Hook Well Drilling Inc; Lukan’s Farm Resort; Maciejewski Landscaping Inc.; Marshall Machinery, Inc.; Meagher Insurance; Pocono Sign Company; Dave and Kay Reynolds; Ridgeview Lawncare; 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; Top Notch Distributors; Town & Country Energy Corp; Valley View Farm & Venue; Varcoe Excavating; Wayne Memorial Hospital; and Wayne/Pike Farm Bureau.

The Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund was established in 2008 in memory of the Calkins Creamery co-owner. Managed by the Wayne County Community Foundation, the Fund reached endowed status and now awards grants to Wayne County residents and nonprofit organizations with demonstrated financial need. Its ongoing impact reflects Mike’s commitment to community and service.

You can find more race details and virtual runner photos from past races here.