GNOCA 5K RUN/WALK IN HONOR OF JACKIE POOR AND PAULA HOLM

Event Overview

With the gracious assistance and support of the Winners Circle Running Club, we invite you to enjoy a 5K run or family-friendly stroll through scenic Newburyport, starting and ending at Michael's Harborside. We are also honored to be endorsed by the New England 65+ Runners Club for the third year in a row!

Registration Details

• Pre-registration: Available as a team or an individual.
• Race-day registration: Begins at 8:30 AM.
• Fees: Adult pre-registration is $30 before May 31, $35 June 1-Sept. 26, or $40 on race-day (ages 12-17 registration $15, under age 12 free).
• Bib pick-up: Instructions provided at the bottom of the page.

Event Purpose

This annual community event helps fund GNOCA's mission of providing support and assistance to local women living with ovarian cancer and their families, contributes to critical research, and provides education and awareness about this disease.

Aim and Awareness

Be part of the movement to raise awareness and promote early detection of this silent killer. Together we CAN make a difference!!

Schedule of Events

• 8:30 am to 9:30 am: Check in for pre-registrants.
• 8:30 am to 9:30 am: Day of registration sign-up.
• 9:40 am: Welcome ceremony and speeches.
• 10:00 am: Run/Walk starts.
  Presentation of runner prizes and awards immediately following race at approximately 11:00 am.

Parking Information

Note: Free parking is available at Michael's Harborside.

Registration Instructions

• Step 1: Click to sign up as “In Person” or “Virtual”.
• Step 2: Enter your registration information.
• Step 3: Confirm which GNOCA event you are attending – In Person or Virtual.
• Step 4: Add additional registrations if needed.

Continued Registration Instructions

• Step 5: Review Waiver and Click check box.
• Step 6: Select whether you are running or walking.
• Step 7: Become A Fundraiser - optional, create your page to become a fundraiser.
• Step 8: Pick an option: No Team, Join Existing Team, Create New Team.

Donation Instructions

• To donate to participants: Click the Donate button at the top right-hand corner.
• For particular participants: Scroll to the middle and look under the fundraiser tab.
• To donate to teams: Scroll to the middle and click on the "Team Fundraiser" tab.
• Contact: For more 5K Run/Walk information, call Deb Green at 978-225-6700 or email [email protected].

Bib Pick-Up Details

Pre-Registered runners and walkers can pick up Bibs EITHER on Saturday, September 26, at Marathon Sports, 27 Water Street in Newburyport, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, OR at Michael's Harborside on Sunday morning, September 27, beginning at 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM. NOTE: Marathon Sports is offering 20% off full-priced items to all pre-registrants on Saturday only during the allotted 3-hour window for in-store bib pick up, excluding electronics!

We are excited to be using bib chips this year for more accurate timing and faster race results!

Race URL

For more details and to register, visit the official race page: GNOCA 5K RUN/WALK.