Andy Lewis 5k Run to Support Discover Haverford
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Past event
8:35 AM EDT
Haverford, Pennsylvania
$22.20–$38.10 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Andy Lewis 5K Run on Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Haverford, Delaware! This spirited event honors the legacy of the beloved Haverford Township Commissioner, Andy Lewis, who was known for his intelligence, integrity, and community spirit. Participants will race through a scenic 5K course that begins and ends at the Haverford Community Recreation & Environmental Center, winding along picturesque Darby Creek Road, featuring rolling hills and a thrilling downhill finish.
Not only will you experience the joy of running, but your participation also supports Discover Haverford, an organization dedicated to bolstering local businesses and revitalizing the community. With race day amenities like t-shirts, refreshments, and prizes for top finishers in various age groups, this event promises to be a fantastic day for families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts alike. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor a community leader while supporting a great cause!
Not only will you experience the joy of running, but your participation also supports Discover Haverford, an organization dedicated to bolstering local businesses and revitalizing the community. With race day amenities like t-shirts, refreshments, and prizes for top finishers in various age groups, this event promises to be a fantastic day for families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts alike. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor a community leader while supporting a great cause!
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Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
$38.10
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1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:35 AM EDT
$22.20
Organiser's description
Andy Lewis 5K Run is named in honor of an esteemed Haverford Township Commissioner who died suddenly in 2021. Andy was known for his intelligence, integrity, and kind heart. He was a strong supporter of the work of Discover Haverford (https://discoverhaverford.org/) and your participation helps to fund our projects and programs!. We foster economic growth in Haverford Township by supporting local businesses, promoting Haverford Township as a shopping and dining destination, organizing shop local events and programs, and revitalizing our business districts and public spaces.
LOCATION:
Haverford Community Recreation & Environmental Center (CREC)
Andy Lewis Park at Haverford Reserve, 9000 Parkview Drive, Haverford, PA 19041
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT? PLEASE VISIT OUR VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP PAGE:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0848A8A72DA3FD0-andy
PARKING:
Parking is available at the CREC however entrance to the Haverford Reserve will be closed at 8:30am when the race starts due to the race course. Please plan accordingly and arrive in plenty of time before the race start
PETS:
Although we all love pets, the run is a family friendly event with many young children and families who may not be comfortable around animals. Please keep your pets home or away from the race areas. A dog park is located close to the start/finish of the race.
BATHROOM:
The CREC will be open starting at 7am for bathroom use as well as a porta potty is located in the parking lot.
COURSE:
The 5K course starts and ends in front of the CREC. Runners will turn RIGHT on Parkview Dr and continue down scenic Darby Creek Road to a turnaround at Lawrence Road. Continue back up along Darby Creek Road and continue back towards the CREC. Runners will continue past the start on Parkview Dr and complete a 2nd out & back with a turnaround at Valley Ridge Road just beyond the round-a-bout. The course includes rolling hills throughout with a challenging hill in the middle of the race and ending with a fast down hill into the finish.
LINK TO COURSE MAP: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2156544
AWARDS:
Overall and Age Groups, Top 1-3 overall, top 1-3 in each age group,
ENTRY:
Price before 4/19 $30; after that date $35
AMENITIES:
T-shirt, refreshments, water stations, prizes
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 Mike Mallick [email protected]
For more info about our work: www.DiscoverHaverford.org http://www.DiscoverHaverford.org
TIPS ON WEARING YOUR BIB NUMBER:
For best results, wear your bib number centered on the front of your shirt. Bib numbers are used as identification in photos and in cases of emergency, so please:
Fasten your bib at all four corners so that it is clearly visible on the front of the torso.
Use a ballpoint pen and complete the medical emergency form on the back.
Your bib and timing chip are integrated together, so please:
Do not cover your bib with jackets, shirts, fuel belts or water bottles.
Do not fold or remove the timing chip on the back of your bib.
LOCATION:
Haverford Community Recreation & Environmental Center (CREC)
Andy Lewis Park at Haverford Reserve, 9000 Parkview Drive, Haverford, PA 19041
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT? PLEASE VISIT OUR VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP PAGE:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0848A8A72DA3FD0-andy
PARKING:
Parking is available at the CREC however entrance to the Haverford Reserve will be closed at 8:30am when the race starts due to the race course. Please plan accordingly and arrive in plenty of time before the race start
PETS:
Although we all love pets, the run is a family friendly event with many young children and families who may not be comfortable around animals. Please keep your pets home or away from the race areas. A dog park is located close to the start/finish of the race.
BATHROOM:
The CREC will be open starting at 7am for bathroom use as well as a porta potty is located in the parking lot.
COURSE:
The 5K course starts and ends in front of the CREC. Runners will turn RIGHT on Parkview Dr and continue down scenic Darby Creek Road to a turnaround at Lawrence Road. Continue back up along Darby Creek Road and continue back towards the CREC. Runners will continue past the start on Parkview Dr and complete a 2nd out & back with a turnaround at Valley Ridge Road just beyond the round-a-bout. The course includes rolling hills throughout with a challenging hill in the middle of the race and ending with a fast down hill into the finish.
LINK TO COURSE MAP: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2156544
AWARDS:
Overall and Age Groups, Top 1-3 overall, top 1-3 in each age group,
ENTRY:
Price before 4/19 $30; after that date $35
AMENITIES:
T-shirt, refreshments, water stations, prizes
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 Mike Mallick [email protected]
For more info about our work: www.DiscoverHaverford.org http://www.DiscoverHaverford.org
TIPS ON WEARING YOUR BIB NUMBER:
For best results, wear your bib number centered on the front of your shirt. Bib numbers are used as identification in photos and in cases of emergency, so please:
Fasten your bib at all four corners so that it is clearly visible on the front of the torso.
Use a ballpoint pen and complete the medical emergency form on the back.
Your bib and timing chip are integrated together, so please:
Do not cover your bib with jackets, shirts, fuel belts or water bottles.
Do not fold or remove the timing chip on the back of your bib.
Location
Andy Lewis Park at Haverford Reserve, 9000 Parkview Drive, Haverford, 19041, PA, United States
Andy Lewis 5k Run to Support Discover Haverford
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