Haverford YMCA
891 N. Eagle Road, Havertown, PA 19083 

There will be a Race Expo for the Haverford Course with vendors, music, pictures and fun along with Packet Pick up on Tuesday, November 25th from 4pm – 8pm. 

You can also pick up your packet Race Day at the race site from 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM – but there will be a line, so be prepared to wait.

Registration is open through 8:00 AM on Thursday, November 27, 2025. 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 15th to secure your shirt and size.

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, Nolan Painting, Ardent Credit Union, Tony Roni's, AFC Urgent Care (front lot facing Eagle road only) and TD Bank.
  
Directions to the Starting Line

The race start line is located at the Haverford Y’s back parking approximately behind the Peco Sub Station.  

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.

Walkers: Walkers will walk through a predominantly flat 1.6 mile course. The course will start out the same as the runner course. Walkers will turn right off of Darby Road at Harvard. 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.

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 21-27 minutes)
• 9-11 minute mile (anticipated finish between 27-33 minutes)
• Over 11 minute mile (anticipated finish more than 34 minutes)

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 a corralled start; walk begins immediately after last staggered 5K start group

Award ceremony to follow the close of the race.

Awards are given out following the end of the 5k. 

Medals will be given to the overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place runners of the race for male, female, and non-binary categories. Medals will also be given to the 1st place runner in each age bracket in the male and female categories.

Age brackets: 6-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+