GNOCA 5K RUN/WALK IN HONOR OF JACKIE POOR AND PAULA HOLM

  • Date Sun 15th November 2026
  • Time 8:30AM EST
  • Location Newburyport, Massachusetts
  • Price $38.10
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Join us for the GNOCA 5K Run/Walk in Honor of Jackie Poor and Paula Holm on Sunday, November 15, 2026, in beautiful Newburyport, Essex! This vibrant community event, starting and ending at Michael's Harborside, offers participants a chance to enjoy a scenic 5K run or a family-friendly stroll while supporting a meaningful cause. With the generous backing of the Winners Circle Running Club and the endorsement of the New England 65+ Runners Club, this annual gathering aims to raise awareness about ovarian cancer and support local women and their families in need.

Get ready for a fantastic day filled with camaraderie and purpose! Registration opens at 8:30 AM for both pre-registrants and day-of sign-ups, with adult entry fees starting at just $30 for pre-registration. Participants aged 12-17 can register for $15, and kids under 12 can join for free! The race kicks off at 10:00 AM after a welcoming ceremony, and awards will be presented immediately following the event. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a differenceβ€”together, we CAN raise awareness and promote early detection of this silent killer!

Organiser's Description

With the gracious assistance and support of the Winners Circle Running Club, we invite you to enjoy a 5K run or family-friendly stroll through scenic Newburyport, starting and ending at Michael's Harborside. We are also honored to be endorsed by the New England 65+ Runners Club for the third year in a row!

Pre-register here as a team or an individual or you may also register on race-day beginning at 8:30 AM. Adult pre-registration is $30 before May 31, $35 June 1-Nov. 14, or $40 on race-day (ages12-17 registration $15, under age 12 free). (see alternate bib pick-up instructions at the bottom of this page)

This annual community event helps fund GNOCA's mission of providing support and assistance to local women living with ovarian cancer and their families, contributes to critical research, and provides education and awareness about this disease.

Be part of the movement to raise awareness and promote early detection of this silent killer. Together we CAN make a difference!!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
8:30 am to 9:30 am: check in for pre-registrants
8:30 am to 9:30 am: day of registration sign-up
9:40 am: Welcome ceremony and speeches
10:00 am: Run/Walk starts
Presentation of runner prizes and awards immediately following race at approximately 11:00 am

Note: free parking is available at Michael's Harborside

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Click to sign up as In Person or Virtual
2. Enter your registration information
3. Confirm which GNOCA event you are attending In Person or Virtual
4. At this point, you can add additional registrations
5. Review Waiver and Click check box
6. Select whether you are running or walking
7. BECOME A FUNDRAISER - Becoming a fundraiser is optional. Use this section to create your page to become a fundraiser; otherwise, click continue at the bottom of the page to register without setting up your own fundraiser page.
8. Pick an option: No Team, Join Existing Team, Create New Team
9. This is where you add images and share your story; an email will be sent to you to create your own url (https://runsignup.com/teamnamehere)
10. Enter payment information

DONATION INSTRUCTIONS:

LOOKING FOR PARTICIPANTS OR A PARTICULAR PARTICIPANT: CLICK THE DONATE BUTTON AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER, THEN SCROLL TO THE MIDDLE AND YOU WILL SEE INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE FUNDRAISER TAB THAT IS ALREADY SELECTED.

LOOKING FOR TEAMS: CLICK THE DONATE BUTTON AT THE TOP RIGHT-HAND CORNER, THEN SCROLL TO THE MIDDLE AND CLICK ON THE "TEAM FUNDRAISER" TAB AND SELECT FROM THE LIST OF TEAMS.

For more 5K Run/Walk information, call Deb Green at 978-225-6700 or email info@ocawareness.org

Pre-registered Runners AND Walkers:

Pre-Registered runners and walkers can pick up Bibs EITHER on Saturday, November 14, at Marathon Sports, 27 Water Street in Newburyport, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, OR at Michael's Harborside on Sunday morning, November 15, beginning at 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM. NOTE: Marathon Sports is offering 20% off full-priced items to all pre-registrants to be used on Saturday only during the allotted 3-hour window for in store bib pick up and excludes electronics!

We are excited to be using bib chips this year for more accurate timing and faster race results!

Races

  • Gnoca 5k Run/Walk in Honor of Jackie Poor and Paula Holm

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    Sun 15th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)

    $38.10

    At Michael's Harborside (free parking): 8:30 am to 9:30 am: check in for pre-registrants 8:30 am to 9:30 am: Day-of registration and sign-up 9:40 am: Welcome ceremony and speeches 10:00 am: Run/Walk starts Presentation of runner prizes and awards immediately following race at approximately 11:00 am Fees: Adults: $30 until May 31, $35 June 1-Nov. 14, ($40 on race-day ) Ages 12-17: $15 Under age 12: free
  • Virtual Gnoca 5k Run/Walk in Honor of Jackie Poor and Paula Holm

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    $38.10

    If you are unable to make it to Newburyport this year, you can still join us by participating in your own personal run or walk -- that is still an option in 2026. Choose YOUR favorite route and day/time to run or walk alone or with a team of family and friends. You can participate from the comfort of your own home, neighborhood, a rail trail, or your personal favorite route from Sunday, September 20, through Sunday, November 22. Thank you for joining us this year! Share your photos -- share the fun! We would love to see you. Please post your Run/Walk photos to your social media using #GNOCA5K2026 and please tag us too! Greater Newburyport Ovarian Cancer Awareness (@OCAwareness on FaceBook or @gn_ocawareness on Instagram). If you do not have a social media account or if your social media is set so only your friends can see your photos, you can email your photos to us at: GNOCA5K@gmail.com. TOGETHER we are making a difference for those fighting ovarian cancer.

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Location

Michael's Harborside, 1 Tournament Wharf, Newburyport, 01950, MA, United States

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