Cumberland County Historical Running Festival at Greenwich

Event Overview

• Date: 2026-04-18
• Location: 960 Ye Greate St, Greenwich, NJ
• Website: Race Registration
• 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.

Post-Race Events

• Awards: After the race stick around for the awards and post race party.
• Food Truck: We will have a food truck on site.
• Museums: We encourage you to visit some of the wonderful museums the town has to offer.
• Giveaways: This race will kick off the opening weekend of 2025 with giveaways and free tours.

Race Distances

• New Distance: This year we added a 13.1 distance.
• Double Down Challenge: We have added a Spring Distance Double Down Challenge. Register for any distance longer than the 5k and we will give 15% off our Rooted Acres Ultra on 4/25! 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour options available.
• Course Information: Courses are flat and fast with only 92 ft of elevation on the 10 miler.
• Course Certification: Courses are in the process of being certified.

Awards

• Overall Awards: Top 3 male and female overall.
• Age Group Awards: Awards for under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
• Finisher Medals: Medals and shirts included with registration.
• Shirt Guarantee: Sign up by 4/10 to be guaranteed a shirt.

Race Day Schedule

• 7:30: Check-in starts.
• 8:30: 13.1, 0 mile/10k starts.
• 8:35: 5k/1 mile starts.
• Awards: Ceremonies will begin as each race finishes.

Charity Partner

• Organization: Cumberland County Historical Society.
• Preservation: 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.
• Local Attractions: See the Tea Burner’s Monument, 1730 Gibbon House Museum, Red Barn Museum, Swedish Log Granary, Maritime Museum, Prehistorical Museum, and Lummis Genealogical and Research Library.
• Explore: Spend the day or an afternoon learning about the region and times gone by.

Presented By

Race is presented by Even Kiel Racing.