5 running, walking, fun run, and other events in Havertown, Pennsylvania

• Check-in begins at 9:00 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM.

• The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times.

• This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race.

• To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2026; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.

• Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last.

• Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.

• Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in each of the following 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70 & over.

• This is a rain or shine event. All registration fees are non-refundable.

Come run or walk with us for the 14th Annual Sacred Heart 5K Run/Family Fun Walk and 1 mile Kids Dash!

On the Family Fun Walk you will travel the streets of Manoa, while the longer 5K run will take you further into picturesque Havertown. Strollers are welcome! We will also have a special guest appearance by Sacred Heart’s Lucky Leprechaun.

AWESOME FAMILY RATE: Families can register for an amazing price of only $65 (multi-person discount)!

Top male and female runners get a cash prize. Top 2 in each age group get an award.

Proceeds from this event go towards the improvement and growth of Sacred Heart School.

RACE DAY INFO: Bag/Bib Pick-up, Start Times and More!

• Bag/Bib/Shirt Pick-up:

• Friday, March 6th from 5:30-7:30 PM at Everett Hall (Sacred Heart Church)

• OR come between 9:45-10:15 AM on Race Day (March 7th)

• Race Day: Get to Everett Hall by 10:00 AM for the National Anthem!

• Event Start Times (line up 10 minutes before)

o Kids Dash: 10:30 AM

o 5K: 11:00 AM

o Family Fun Walk immediately follows the 5K (~11:05 AM)

Sacred Heart School is committed to educating the whole child in a Catholic Christian atmosphere supported by a rigorous academic program which will prepare our students to meet the challenges of this millennium. Administration, faculty, and parents encourage students to live the Gospel message and to render service generously. We proclaim a message that is enjoyed and celebrated in the Sacred Heart community and is extended through the service of prayer and action. Visit us at www.sh-school.org

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/17/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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Haverford Twilight 5K Run & Walk

WHAT: The Twilight Run is a signature event sponsored by the Haverford Township School District Education Foundation. Proceeds from the race directly support the Foundation’s Mini Grant and Empowerment Grant programs, which fund innovative and inspiring educational initiatives across our district schools.

This year, we’re excited to debut a new race location at Lynnewood Elementary School. The course will start at Lynnewood and wind through the surrounding neighborhoods and main streets, creating a fun and vibrant race experience for runners of all ages.

The evening is about more than just the run. Participants and families can enjoy kids’ activities, music, and post-race snacks, making it a true community celebration.

We can’t wait to welcome runners, families, and supporters back for an unforgettable Twilight Run!

WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 2026

• 4:45 p.m. for 1 Mile Elementary School Challenge

• 5:00 p.m. for the 5K Run

• 5:05 p.m. for the 5K Walk

WHERE: Lynnewood Elementary School - 1400 Lawrence Rd, Havertown, PA

WEATHER: The race will take place rain or shine!

REGISTRATION FEES:

· 1 Mile Elementary School Challenge - $25.00 until April 1st, 11:59 p.m., $30.00 from April 2nd till 18th

· 5K Run/Walk - $35 until April 1st, 11:59 p.m., $40 from April 2nd till 18th

RACE PACKET PICKUP: Saturday, April 18 th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Lynnewood Elementary School - 1400 Lawrence Rd, Havertown, PA 19083. You can register up until 4:30 p.m. on April 18th.

NOTE: If you are pre-registered for the Run, please stop by Lynnewood & pick up your race packet early to avoid the crowds!

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IMPORTANT TIPS

RACE PACKET PICK-UP: Package pick-up will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18th. Please try to pick up your Race Bib and T-shirts as early as possible. Pick up will be quick and easy if you take the time to stop by Lynnewood before the crowd forms about an hour before the race.

PARKING: There will be parking at Lynnewood Elementary and in the neighborhoods surrounding the school.

BATHROOMS: There will be bathrooms available at the elementary school.

PETS: Although we all love pets, the Twilight Run is a family-friendly event with many young children and families who may not be comfortable around animals. Please keep your pets at home.

Looking forward to seeing the Havertown Community at the Twilight Run!

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Race Results:

Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co. Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com

5K Run Awards:

Top 3 overall winners (Male, Female, Non-Binary)

Top 3 in each age group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

Questions:

Email: [email protected]

For those of you who are new or unfamiliar, the Maniac Magee is an annual two-mile race (one-mile walk) for the entire Chatham Park community. As with tradition, all of the proceeds from the event will be donated to the End Hunger and Well- Rooted.

This 2-mile run / 1-mile walk through the Chatham Park neighborhood is a great race for new runners and for families looking to walk or run together for a great cause. Here's a layout of the day:

● 5PM: Race registration opens

● 5:30PM: Run/walk

● Participation Raffle and refreshments will occur immediately after the race

● 5:30PM-7:30PM Chatham Park HASA's May Fair (details to follow)

Location:

Chatham Park Elementary School, 400 Allston Rd, Havertown, PA 19083

Entry:

Price before race and guarantee t-shirt Friday, April 10th $40 per family, $20 per individual; same price day of race but t-shirt not guaranteed

Amenities:

Course description (including a map), t shirt (youth SM- youth LG and Adult XS- Adult XL), refreshments, water stations, raffle prizes for participants

Race Results:

Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com

Questions:

Contact: Race Director – Questions? Feel Free to email [email protected]

Join us for this great cause and fun run!