Greenwich Historical Running Festival
- Date Sat 26th April 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Greenwich, New Jersey
- Price $22.20 - $69.90
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile, 10 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and history at the Greenwich Historical Running Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025! Set in the charming town of Greenwich, Cumberland, this unique event invites participants to explore the picturesque streets and scenic farmland while celebrating one of South Jersey's oldest towns. Runners will have the opportunity to experience a route that winds past quaint historical buildings, starting and ending at the iconic Gibbon House.
Participants can look forward to a variety of race distances suitable for all skill levels, with awards for the top three male and female runners in various age groups, from under 15 to 70+. As an added bonus, the festival supports the Cumberland County Historical Society, which has dedicated itself to preserving the rich history of the area, including its 18th-century buildings and fascinating walking tours. After the race, indulge in a delicious gourmet hot dog and take the time to explore the local museums, including the Maritime Museum and the Prehistorical Museum. Join us for a day of community spirit, history, and healthy living in the beautiful setting of Greenwich!
Participants can look forward to a variety of race distances suitable for all skill levels, with awards for the top three male and female runners in various age groups, from under 15 to 70+. As an added bonus, the festival supports the Cumberland County Historical Society, which has dedicated itself to preserving the rich history of the area, including its 18th-century buildings and fascinating walking tours. After the race, indulge in a delicious gourmet hot dog and take the time to explore the local museums, including the Maritime Museum and the Prehistorical Museum. Join us for a day of community spirit, history, and healthy living in the beautiful setting of Greenwich!
Organiser's Description
CELEBRATE THE RICH HISTORY OF ONE OF SOUTH JERSEY'S OLDEST TOWNS AS YOU RUN THE QUITE STREETS OF GREENWICH NEW JERSEY. THE ROUTE TAKES YOU THROUGH SCENIC FARMLAND AND PAST QUAINT HISTORICAL BUILDINGS. THE RACE STARTS AND ENDS AT THE GIBBON HOUSE. PROCEEDS FROM THE RACE HELP SUPPORT THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
AWARDS: TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
AGE GROUP AWARDS (UNDER 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49,50-59,60-69, 70+)
CHARITY PARTNER: CUMBERLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
THE SOCIETY HAS PRESERVED 18TH CENTURY BUILDINGS AND HAS ORGANIZED A WALKING TOUR THAT BRINGS TO LIFE THE UNHURRIED ATMOSPHERE OF OLD GREENWICH, SITE OF NEW JERSEY'S TEA PARTY. COME VISIT THE TOWN THAT TIME FORGOT. SEE THE TEA BURNER'S MONUMENT (MARKET LN. & YE GREATE ST., GREENWICH), 1730 GIBBON HOUSE MUSEUM, RED BARN MUSEUM, SWEDISH LOG GRANARY, MARITIME MUSEUM, PREHISTORICAL MUSEUM AND LUMMIS GENEALOGICAL AND RESEARCH LIBRARY. SPEND THE DAY OR AN AFTERNOON LEARNING ABOUT THE REGION AND TIMES GONE BY.
AFTER THE RACE WE WILL HAVE A GOURMET HOT DOG ON SITE. WE ALSO ENCOURAGE TO ENJOY THE NUMEROUS LOCAL MUSEUMS.
RACE IS PRESENTED BY EVEN KIEL RACING
AWARDS: TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
AGE GROUP AWARDS (UNDER 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49,50-59,60-69, 70+)
CHARITY PARTNER: CUMBERLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
THE SOCIETY HAS PRESERVED 18TH CENTURY BUILDINGS AND HAS ORGANIZED A WALKING TOUR THAT BRINGS TO LIFE THE UNHURRIED ATMOSPHERE OF OLD GREENWICH, SITE OF NEW JERSEY'S TEA PARTY. COME VISIT THE TOWN THAT TIME FORGOT. SEE THE TEA BURNER'S MONUMENT (MARKET LN. & YE GREATE ST., GREENWICH), 1730 GIBBON HOUSE MUSEUM, RED BARN MUSEUM, SWEDISH LOG GRANARY, MARITIME MUSEUM, PREHISTORICAL MUSEUM AND LUMMIS GENEALOGICAL AND RESEARCH LIBRARY. SPEND THE DAY OR AN AFTERNOON LEARNING ABOUT THE REGION AND TIMES GONE BY.
AFTER THE RACE WE WILL HAVE A GOURMET HOT DOG ON SITE. WE ALSO ENCOURAGE TO ENJOY THE NUMEROUS LOCAL MUSEUMS.
RACE IS PRESENTED BY EVEN KIEL RACING
Races
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10k
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$59.30
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.10
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1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.20
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10 Miler
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$69.90
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Greenwich Historical Running Festival