13th Annual Herd the Curd Race Raises $25,000

13th Annual Herd the Curd Race Raises $25,000
 For the Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund
Event Contributions Reach $204,000 since Inception 

The families of Calkins Creamery proudly announced that the 13th annual Herd the Curd 5K and 10K raised $25,000 for the Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund, bringing the event’s total contribution to $204,000 since its launch in 2013.

 This year’s race drew nearly 375 runners and walkers to the scenic Highland Farm, continuing a tradition of community support and spirited competition. 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.

The success of Herd the Curd would not be possible without the generous support of its sponsors. Many individuals and businesses have contributed year after year, with several supporting the event consistently for all 13 years.

Platinum Curds: Carbondale Veterinary Hospital, Fall Music Festival, and 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.; Peoples Security Bank & Trust; 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. 

The 14th annual Herd the Curd 5K and 10K will be held Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Highland Farm.  Find more race details and virtual runner pictures at Facebook.com/HerdtheCurd5K.  Learn more about the Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund at www.calkinscreamery.com.

News and Events