Cumberland County Historical Running Festival at Greenwich
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Greenwich, New Jersey
- Price $22.20 - $96.40
- Races 5 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile, 10 Mile, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Join us for the thrilling Cumberland County Historical Running Festival in scenic Greenwich, New Jersey, on Saturday, April 18, 2026! This exciting event celebrates the rich history of one of South Jersey's oldest towns as participants run through picturesque farmland and past charming historical buildings. Runners can choose from a variety of distances, including a flat and fast 13.1-mile half marathon, a 10-mile race, a 10K, a 5K, and a fun 1-mile run, making it perfect for all skill levels.
The race kicks off at 8:30 AM at the historic Gibbon House, with check-in starting at 7:30 AM. After crossing the finish line, join us for an awards ceremony and a festive post-race party featuring delicious food trucks. Proceeds from the event support the Cumberland County Historical Society, which preserves the rich heritage of the area. Don't miss this chance to experience the charm of Greenwich while enjoying a fantastic running event, complete with giveaways and free tours of local museums. Lace up your running shoes and celebrate history at this unforgettable event!
The race kicks off at 8:30 AM at the historic Gibbon House, with check-in starting at 7:30 AM. After crossing the finish line, join us for an awards ceremony and a festive post-race party featuring delicious food trucks. Proceeds from the event support the Cumberland County Historical Society, which preserves the rich heritage of the area. Don't miss this chance to experience the charm of Greenwich while enjoying a fantastic running event, complete with giveaways and free tours of local museums. Lace up your running shoes and celebrate history at this unforgettable event!
Organiser's Description
CELEBRATE THE RICH HISTORY OF ONE OF SOUTH JERSEY'S OLDEST TOWNS AS YOU RUN THE QUIET 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. THIS RACE WILL KICK OFF THE OPENING WEEKEND OF 2025. WE WILL HAVE GIVEAWAYS AND FREE TOURS.
THIS YEAR WE ADDED A 13.1 DISTANCE
*COURSES ARE FLAT AND FAST. ONLY 92 FT OF ELEVATION ON THE 10 MILER AND 123FT ON THE HALF!
***COURSES ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING CERTIFIED.
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 (SIGN UP BY 4/10 TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT) INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
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7:30 CHECKIN STARTS
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8:30 13.1, 10 MILE/10K STARTS
*
8:35 5K/ 1 MILE STARTS
*
AWARD CEREMONIES WILL BEGIN AS EACH RACE FINISHES
*
POST RACE PARTY WITH FOOD AND DRINKS
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 FOOD TRUCK ON SITE. WE ALSO ENCOURAGE TO ENJOY THE NUMEROUS LOCAL MUSEUMS.
RACE IS PRESENTED BY EVEN KIEL RACING
*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. THIS RACE WILL KICK OFF THE OPENING WEEKEND OF 2025. WE WILL HAVE GIVEAWAYS AND FREE TOURS.
THIS YEAR WE ADDED A 13.1 DISTANCE
*COURSES ARE FLAT AND FAST. ONLY 92 FT OF ELEVATION ON THE 10 MILER AND 123FT ON THE HALF!
***COURSES ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING CERTIFIED.
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 (SIGN UP BY 4/10 TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT) INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
*
7:30 CHECKIN STARTS
*
8:30 13.1, 10 MILE/10K STARTS
*
8:35 5K/ 1 MILE STARTS
*
AWARD CEREMONIES WILL BEGIN AS EACH RACE FINISHES
*
POST RACE PARTY WITH FOOD AND DRINKS
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 FOOD TRUCK 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 18th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$59.30
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.10
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1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.20
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10 Miler
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$69.90
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Half Marathon
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$96.40
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