Cumberland County Historical Running Festival at Greenwich

 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 2026. 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!  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 4/1 to be guaranteed a shirt)  included with registration. 

Race Day Schedule 

• Parking will be at the the library at 981 Ye Greate St. It is about 500ft from the start area 

• 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