Run Thru History...

• 1.5 Miles Run/Walk:- 1.5 Miles Run/Walk

Enjoy a family fun walk/jog through beautiful Oak Hill Cemetery established in 1842, celebrating people's lives who have made contributions to the Newburyport community. Pass by gravesites of the first photographer in the United States, sea captains, writers, and missionaries.

All proceeds go to Oak Hill's tree planting project. The cemetery is a 501 c non profit.

Event details and schedule

Location of Start and Finish: Oak Hill Cemetery, Brown Chapel

Brown Street, Newburyport, MA 01950.

Race Course: The entire race course is on cemetery property. Surfaces include flat and hilly surfaces, pavement, dirt/grass, and uneven surfaces.

Parking: State, Greenleaf, Pond, and High Streets, and Bartlet Mall; No parking on Brown Street or in cemetery.

Check In: 8:00 am

Race Start: 10:00 am

Online Pre-Registration: $20.00 and T-shirt or runner's light for those who participated last year (first 100 participants receive T-shirts or runner's light)

Children: 8 yrs. and under free (no T-shirt)

Mail-In Pre-Registration: IMMEDIATELY Email <[email protected]> if you prefer to send a $20.00 cash or check, payable to Oak Hill Cemetery (T-shirt or runner's light still included) A registration and waiver form will be sent to you.

Register Day of Event: 25.00 Cash/Check Only; Payable to Oak Hill Cemetery 

Race Proceeds: All proceeds go to Oak Hill Cemetery tree planting project. (non profit 501 c) 

2017 race registration is open.

 Registration Information.