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Once Upon a Run

Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

Location
Newtown Square, PA
4 Campus Boulevard, 19073
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Who it's for

  • Kids & Youth

Great for: families

Perks & features

  • Food & Drink

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 PM EDT · From $23.09

    Opens Oct 1, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

  • 5K

    Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM EDT · From $38.65

    Opens Oct 1, 2025, 3:54 PM EDT · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

  • Festival (Food & Beverage)

    Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 PM EDT · From $38.65

    Opens Oct 1, 2025, 3:54 PM EDT · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

The course

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Vibe Check

Easygoing

5K distance, hilly area, typically mild weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

A Storybook Costumed Festival & 5K benefiting Newtown Public Library! Organized by the Friends of Newtown Public Library an all-volunteer, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Friends gathered. Costumes encouraged. Library Supported.

Save $10 when you sign up for the 5k and the Festival Food & Beverage together!

Save $5 when you sign up for the 5k or the 1-miler as part of a team!

Win tickets to the PGA Championship in May 2026 In support of this event, we are having a raffle for 4 pairs of tickets to the upcoming PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, May 14-17. Tickets are on sale in person at the Library with cash or check only. Please send a message to  onceuponarunPGAraffletickets@newtownlibrary.org for more information.

Schedule

3pm 5K($40), 1-mile walk ($25) and kids fun run (free)

4pm-7pm (see Entertainment below) Festival with entertainment (free);  Food and beverage bracelet ($40 adults, $20 minors, free 5 and under)

5pm Costume parade (kids AND adults); Prizes awarded

6pm Raffle ticket winner drawings; 2026 PGA Championship tickets at Aronimink Golf Cub in Newtown Square

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