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 to lace up your running shoes for the Greenwich Historical Running Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025! This exciting event takes place in the charming town of Greenwich, Cumberland, New Jersey, where participants will have the unique opportunity to run through the scenic farmland and historic streets of one of South Jersey's oldest towns. With flat and fast courses featuring only 92 feet of elevation on the 10-mile route, runners of all levels can enjoy a delightful race experience that starts and ends at the iconic Gibbon House.

As you celebrate the rich history of Greenwich, not only will you be competing for top honors in various age group categories, but you'll also be contributing to a great cause. Proceeds from the race support the Cumberland County Historical Society, which has preserved the area's fascinating heritage. After crossing the finish line, stick around for a fun awards ceremony and a post-race party featuring a delicious food truck. Don't miss out on the chance to explore the town's wonderful museums, including the 1730 Gibbon House Museum and the Maritime Museum. Join us for a day of fitness, history, and community spirit at the Greenwich Historical Running Festival!

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.

*AFTER THE RACE STICK AROUND FOR THE AWARDS AND POST RACE PARTY. WE WILL HAVE A FOOD TRUCK ON SITE. WE ALSO ENCOURAGE YOU TO VISIT SOME OF THE WONDERFUL MUSEUMS THE TOWN HAS TO OFFER.

*COURSES ARE FLAT AND FAST. ONLY 92 FT OF ELEVATION ON THE 10 MILER!



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+)



FINISHER MEDALS AND SHIRTS INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION.



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

  • 10k

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $59.30

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 26th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $38.10

  • 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    Sat 26th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $22.20

  • 10 Miler

    Incl. $4.90 Fee

    Sat 26th April 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $69.90

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Location

960 Ye Greate St, Greenwich, 08323, NJ, United States

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