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 a unique experience at the Greenwich Historical Running Festival on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the charming town of Greenwich, Cumberland! This exciting event celebrates the rich history of one of South Jersey's oldest towns, featuring scenic routes through picturesque farmland and past quaint historical buildings. Participants can choose to challenge themselves with a flat and fast 10-mile race, perfect for runners of all levels, with only 92 feet of elevation gain.
The race begins and ends at the historic Gibbon House, and all proceeds will support the Cumberland County Historical Society, which works tirelessly to preserve the area's heritage. After crossing the finish line, stick around for the awards ceremony and a lively post-race party, complete with food trucks serving delicious gourmet hot dogs. Don't miss the chance to explore local museums, including the 1730 Gibbon House Museum and the Maritime Museum, making this event an enriching experience for both runners and history enthusiasts alike. Join us in this celebration of community, history, and health!
The race begins and ends at the historic Gibbon House, and all proceeds will support the Cumberland County Historical Society, which works tirelessly to preserve the area's heritage. After crossing the finish line, stick around for the awards ceremony and a lively post-race party, complete with food trucks serving delicious gourmet hot dogs. Don't miss the chance to explore local museums, including the 1730 Gibbon House Museum and the Maritime Museum, making this event an enriching experience for both runners and history enthusiasts alike. Join us in this celebration of community, history, and health!
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+)
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
*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+)
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
Greenwich Historical Running Festival