Once Upon a Run
- Date Sun 19th April 2026
- Time 3:00PM EDT
- Location Newtown Square, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $54.70
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the whimsical "Once Upon a Run" event on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Newtown! This enchanting storybook-themed festival features a 5K race, a 1-mile walk, and a fun run for kids, all benefiting the Newtown Public Library. The 5K kicks off at 3 PM, with participants encouraged to don their favorite costumes for a chance to win exciting prizes.
The festivities continue from 4 PM to 7 PM, showcasing a delightful array of entertainment and delicious food and beverages available for purchase. Don’t miss the lively costume parade at 5 PM, where both kids and adults can show off their creative outfits! Plus, attendees can enter a raffle to win tickets to the prestigious PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club taking place in May 2026. Sign up now to make the most of early bird pricing and support your local library while enjoying a day filled with fun and community spirit!
The festivities continue from 4 PM to 7 PM, showcasing a delightful array of entertainment and delicious food and beverages available for purchase. Don’t miss the lively costume parade at 5 PM, where both kids and adults can show off their creative outfits! Plus, attendees can enter a raffle to win tickets to the prestigious PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club taking place in May 2026. Sign up now to make the most of early bird pricing and support your local library while enjoying a day filled with fun and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
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.
FRIENDS GATHERED. COSTUMES ENCOURAGED. LIBRARY SUPPORTED.
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!
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.
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
Organized by the Friends of Newtown Public Library an all-volunteer, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.
FRIENDS GATHERED. COSTUMES ENCOURAGED. LIBRARY SUPPORTED.
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!
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.
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
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $4.35 Fee
Sun 19th April 2026 (3:00PM EDT)
$49.35
CLOSED -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.30 Fee
Sun 19th April 2026 (3:05PM EDT)
$33.30
CLOSED -
Kids Run
Sun 19th April 2026 (3:50PM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Festival (Food & Beverage)
Incl. $4.70 Fee
Sun 19th April 2026 (4:00PM EDT)
$54.70
CLOSED -
Festival (Entertainment)
Sun 19th April 2026 (4:00PM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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4 Campus Boulevard (see below for map and parking instructions), Newtown Square, 19073, PA, United States
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