Newtown Square, PA | Sunday, April 19, 2026Registration OpenFun / Novelty
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 We’re inviting local businesses and organizations to partner with us. Your support will help bring this imaginative event to life, creating a memorable experience for families and our community all while supporting the Library! Let’s create something magical - together! Friends gathered. Costumes encouraged. Library Supported. 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. 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! 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
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Participant Giveaway
5K: T-Shirt
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
5K
$35.00
Oct 1
Feb 28
$40.00
Mar 1
Apr 18
$45.00
Apr 19
Apr 19
1 Miles
$20.00
Oct 1
Feb 28
$25.00
Mar 1
Apr 18
$30.00
Apr 19
Apr 19
Kids Run
$0.00
Oct 3
Interested in this race?
Apr 19
Festival (Food & Beverage)
$35.00
Oct 1
Feb 28
$40.00
Mar 1
Apr 18
$50.00
Apr 19
Apr 19
Festival (Entertainment)
$0.00
Oct 3
Apr 19
Parking
Please enter Campus Blvd from Rt 3 West Chester Pike ONLY and park at 15 Campus Blvd. Bishop Hollow Rd and Campus Blvd intersection will be closed for the race.