Dewey Decimal Dash ~ 5K & Fun Run/Walk
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Havertown, Pennsylvania
- Price $28.09 - $38.65
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the 10th Annual Dewey Decimal Dash on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Havertown, Delaware! This exciting event features a 5K run and a 1-mile fun run/walk, catering to participants of all ages and fitness levels. Starting at the Haverford Township Free Library on Mill Road, the 5K begins at 8:00 AM, followed by the 1-mile fun run/walk at 8:05 AM. Join the community in supporting the library, which plays a vital role in bringing residents together with nearly 2,000 programs each year!
This year’s Dash encourages participants to show off their creativity with a costume contest celebrating favorite decades. Whether you’re dusting off your bell bottoms or sporting neon windbreakers, there are fantastic prizes to be won! With early bird registration available until October 30, 2026, this is the perfect opportunity to take part in a beloved local tradition while supporting a great cause. Don’t miss out on being part of this memorable event that has raised over $125,000 since its inception!
This year’s Dash encourages participants to show off their creativity with a costume contest celebrating favorite decades. Whether you’re dusting off your bell bottoms or sporting neon windbreakers, there are fantastic prizes to be won! With early bird registration available until October 30, 2026, this is the perfect opportunity to take part in a beloved local tradition while supporting a great cause. Don’t miss out on being part of this memorable event that has raised over $125,000 since its inception!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL DEWEY DECIMAL DASH 5K RUN / WALK AND SUPPORT THE HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP FREE LIBRARY!
This fun, family friendly event is for all ages and fitness levels and brings our community together to support our Library!
People who know Haverford Township know that this is a special place. It is a town where neighbors still know and look out for each other, where small businesses have thrived for generations, where residents feel real pride. Our Library, with 180,000 patron visits each year, is a gateway to community connection through social events, groups and programs that bring people together. Our Library is part of what makes this township an exceptional place to live.
WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT SUCH AS YOURS, THIS EVENT HAS RAISED OVER $125,000 SINCE 2017, HELPING FULFILL OUR LIBRARYS MISSION OF PROVIDING EXCELLENT RESOURCES, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES. In all, the Library hosts nearly 2,000 programs annually for patrons of all ages and interests! HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP FREE LIBRARY TRULY OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
_Did you know that our Library has the highest circulation rates of all libraries in Delaware County? We offer a remarkably diverse __collection of both print and digital materials and have earned prestigious recognition with the highest Gold Star designation by the PA Library __Association.
_
EVENT DATE & TIME: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026
* REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 7:30 AM
* 5K RUN BEGINS AT 8:00 AM
* 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK BEGINS AT 8:05 AM
STARTING LOCATION: The Front of the Haverford Township Free Library on Mill Road (Library's address is 1601 Darby Road, Havertown)
STAY TUNED FOR PACKET PICK-UP INFO!
Questions? Contact Mary Bear Shannon: shannon@haverfordlibrary.org.
PRICES:
****** Early bird pricing runs through October 30, 2026 | Regular pricing will begin on October 31, 2026 *****
*
5K Individual
Early Bird: $35 through 10/30/26
Regular: $40 through 11/6/26
Day of Race: $45 on 11/7/26
*
5K Teams of 2+
Early Bird: $30 through 10/30/26
Regular: $35 through 11/6/26
Day of Race: $40 on 11/7/26
*
1 Mile Run/Walk
Early Bird: $25 through 10/30/26
Regular: $30 through 11/6/26
Day of Race: $35 on 11/7/26
COURSE:
* CLICK HERE [https://haverfordlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DewyDecimalDash-Route-Map-2025.png] FOR THE COURSE MAP
The 5K course will start in front of the Library on Mill Road to Karakung Drive to Manoa Road and back.
The 1-mile course will start in front of the Library on Mill Road to Earlington Road and back.
COSTUME CONTEST:
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Dewey Decimal Dash, we encourage all runners and walkers to dress up in celebration of their favorite decade! So dust off your bell bottoms and neon windbreakers and win some great prizes!
AGE CATEGORIES AND PRIZES:
0-12
13-18
18 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 and up
Largest Group Prize
Fastest Group Prize
Best Costume Prize
Best Group Costume Prize
Most Creative Team Name Prize
TO DONATE OR SPONSOR, PLEASE CLICK HERE: https://haverfordlibrary.org/dewey/
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
This fun, family friendly event is for all ages and fitness levels and brings our community together to support our Library!
People who know Haverford Township know that this is a special place. It is a town where neighbors still know and look out for each other, where small businesses have thrived for generations, where residents feel real pride. Our Library, with 180,000 patron visits each year, is a gateway to community connection through social events, groups and programs that bring people together. Our Library is part of what makes this township an exceptional place to live.
WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT SUCH AS YOURS, THIS EVENT HAS RAISED OVER $125,000 SINCE 2017, HELPING FULFILL OUR LIBRARYS MISSION OF PROVIDING EXCELLENT RESOURCES, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES. In all, the Library hosts nearly 2,000 programs annually for patrons of all ages and interests! HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP FREE LIBRARY TRULY OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
_Did you know that our Library has the highest circulation rates of all libraries in Delaware County? We offer a remarkably diverse __collection of both print and digital materials and have earned prestigious recognition with the highest Gold Star designation by the PA Library __Association.
_
EVENT DATE & TIME: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026
* REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 7:30 AM
* 5K RUN BEGINS AT 8:00 AM
* 1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK BEGINS AT 8:05 AM
STARTING LOCATION: The Front of the Haverford Township Free Library on Mill Road (Library's address is 1601 Darby Road, Havertown)
STAY TUNED FOR PACKET PICK-UP INFO!
Questions? Contact Mary Bear Shannon: shannon@haverfordlibrary.org.
PRICES:
****** Early bird pricing runs through October 30, 2026 | Regular pricing will begin on October 31, 2026 *****
*
5K Individual
Early Bird: $35 through 10/30/26
Regular: $40 through 11/6/26
Day of Race: $45 on 11/7/26
*
5K Teams of 2+
Early Bird: $30 through 10/30/26
Regular: $35 through 11/6/26
Day of Race: $40 on 11/7/26
*
1 Mile Run/Walk
Early Bird: $25 through 10/30/26
Regular: $30 through 11/6/26
Day of Race: $35 on 11/7/26
COURSE:
* CLICK HERE [https://haverfordlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DewyDecimalDash-Route-Map-2025.png] FOR THE COURSE MAP
The 5K course will start in front of the Library on Mill Road to Karakung Drive to Manoa Road and back.
The 1-mile course will start in front of the Library on Mill Road to Earlington Road and back.
COSTUME CONTEST:
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Dewey Decimal Dash, we encourage all runners and walkers to dress up in celebration of their favorite decade! So dust off your bell bottoms and neon windbreakers and win some great prizes!
AGE CATEGORIES AND PRIZES:
0-12
13-18
18 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 - 69
70 and up
Largest Group Prize
Fastest Group Prize
Best Costume Prize
Best Group Costume Prize
Most Creative Team Name Prize
TO DONATE OR SPONSOR, PLEASE CLICK HERE: https://haverfordlibrary.org/dewey/
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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