Haverford Course Race Day Info
Race Location
891 N. Eagle Road, Havertown, PA 19083
Parking Info
Parking at branch will be for members using the facility only, not Gobble Wobble participants. Parking is available at the following locations: Lynnewood Elementary School, Youngs Produce and Nolan Painting, Ardent Credit Union.
Directions to the Starting Line
The race start line is located at the Haverford Y’s back parking approximately behind the Peco Sub Station.
Course Info
Starting Line: Runners and walkers will begin from the starting line in back parking lot off of Eagle Road (across from Fiji Nail Salon).
5K Runners: The run will take you along Eagle Road going North. Turn onto Darby Road (Grace Chapel Church). Will run down Darby Road and make right on Park Road (by Burger King) and pick up the newly extended Pennsy Trail from Park Road. Finish line will be at the end of the Pennsy Trail at the back of the Y parking lot.
2 Mile Walkers: Walkers will walk through a predominantly flat course. The course will start out the same as the runner course. Walkers will turn right off of Darby Road at Harvard and pick up Pennsy Trail from Harvard Road. Families, strollers, and all ages of participants are encouraged to join. This course is not timed.
Strollers are permitted on the courses. Pets are NOT permitted on the courses. To view the full course maps, click HERE.
Corrals
During the registration process, you will be asked to select your anticipated time from the below options.
- Under 7 minutes per mile (anticipated finish under 21 minutes)
- 7-9 minute mile (anticipated finish between 21-27minutes)
- 9-11 minute mile (anticipated finish between 27-33 minutes)
- Over 11 minute mile (anticipated finish more than 34 minutes)
Race Day Schedule
7:00 AM - Registration Begins / Day of Packet Pick Up Begins
8:00 AM – Registration and Packet Pick Up End
8:15 AM – Opening Ceremony
8:30 AM – 5k run begins with staggered start; 2 mile walk begins immediately after last staggered 5K start group
Award ceremony to follow the close of the race
Registration
Registration is open through 8:00 AM on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Kids refer to those aged 6 through 12. Children under 6 are free, but must register.
We suggest registering through our website even on Race Day. This can be done on your mobile device or computer or at our registration station on one of our devices. This is the fastest way to register. Cash is not accepted on race day.
Shirts are not guaranteed on Race Day. Please consider registering before October 21st to secure your shirt and size.