Book It! Friends of the Waterford Library 5K
- Date Sat 25th April 2026
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location WATERFORD, Michigan
- Price $28.00 - $33.30
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the Book It! Friends of the Waterford Library 5K, happening on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in the beautiful Waterford, Oakland! This exciting family-friendly event features a 5K run that kicks off at 10:00 AM, followed by a 5K walk at 10:05 AM and a Fun Run/Walk at 10:10 AM, making it perfect for participants of all ages, including kids and pets!
Join us in supporting the Waterford Township Public Library while enjoying a day filled with fun and community spirit. Participants will receive a commemorative event t-shirt, a participant medal, and a special finisher medal for the top three runners in each age category. Plus, kids will take home a complimentary book! Don’t miss the chance to enter the online silent auction featuring fabulous items donated by local sponsors. Remember, early registration is key—sign up by April 15, 2026, to secure your t-shirt and children’s book. On-site registration will be available until 9:30 AM on race day, so mark your calendars for this uplifting and rewarding event!
Join us in supporting the Waterford Township Public Library while enjoying a day filled with fun and community spirit. Participants will receive a commemorative event t-shirt, a participant medal, and a special finisher medal for the top three runners in each age category. Plus, kids will take home a complimentary book! Don’t miss the chance to enter the online silent auction featuring fabulous items donated by local sponsors. Remember, early registration is key—sign up by April 15, 2026, to secure your t-shirt and children’s book. On-site registration will be available until 9:30 AM on race day, so mark your calendars for this uplifting and rewarding event!
Organiser's Description
Join us Saturday, April 25, 2026, for the Book It! 5K and Fun Run/Walk in support of the Waterford Township Public Library. This family friendly event welcomes kids and pets. The 5K will feature timing with results posted online at (LINK).
5K RUN STARTS AT 10:00 AM
5K WALK STARTS AT 10:05 AM
FUN RUN/WALK START AT 10:10 AM
Entry fee includes a commemorative event t-shirt, participant medal, finisher medal for top 3 participants in each age category, a chance to win gifts from our sponsors and complimentary children's book for students. Price discounts available for the following:
* Ages 18 and under - $5.
* Groups of 5 or more: $5 discount for each member of the group.
_DEADLINE EXTENDED: _REGISTER BY WEDNESDAY APRIL 15, 2026, TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT AND CHILDREN'S BOOK AS NOTED ABOVE.
_ONSITE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 9:30 AM APRIL 25, 2026._
Packet pick-up will start at 9:00 am on race morning. Check in will be at The Warming House, 5050 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI 48329. On the Civic Center Campus by the pond.
Event also includes an online _SILENT AUCTION_ [https://www.32auctions.com/FotL2026] of items donated by sponsors. Link now live.
5K RUN STARTS AT 10:00 AM
5K WALK STARTS AT 10:05 AM
FUN RUN/WALK START AT 10:10 AM
Entry fee includes a commemorative event t-shirt, participant medal, finisher medal for top 3 participants in each age category, a chance to win gifts from our sponsors and complimentary children's book for students. Price discounts available for the following:
* Ages 18 and under - $5.
* Groups of 5 or more: $5 discount for each member of the group.
_DEADLINE EXTENDED: _REGISTER BY WEDNESDAY APRIL 15, 2026, TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT AND CHILDREN'S BOOK AS NOTED ABOVE.
_ONSITE REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 9:30 AM APRIL 25, 2026._
Packet pick-up will start at 9:00 am on race morning. Check in will be at The Warming House, 5050 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI 48329. On the Civic Center Campus by the pond.
Event also includes an online _SILENT AUCTION_ [https://www.32auctions.com/FotL2026] of items donated by sponsors. Link now live.
Races
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Book It! Waterford Friends of Library 5K RUN
Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$33.30
CLOSED -
Book It! Waterford Friends of Library 5K WALK
Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (10:05AM EDT)
$33.30
CLOSED -
Book It! Waterford Friends of the Library FUN RUN/WALK
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th April 2026 (10:10AM EDT)
$28.00
CLOSEDCourse 2 laps on the path around the pond, adjacent to the Warming House
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