Events
5K (3.1 miles)
Description
The tradition continues in 2025 on Tuesday, July 29th as we celebrate the 65th running of the NBPT Lions Yankee Homecoming Race.
Imagine a beautiful Summer evening in the seaport town of Newburyport, MA. Thousands of runners will enjoy our breathtaking 5K and 10 Miles courses along the ocean, through the bustling downtown and charming New England neighborhoods. The NBPT Lions Yankee Homecoming 5K and 10M courses are truly picturesque as they have been for decades.
- Everyone registered before July 1st will receive a personalized bib number printed with your name.
- Everyone registered before July 1st will receive a commemorative short-sleeve tech race shirt. After that date, shirts cannot be guaranteed - register early!
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All finishers will receive a custom finisher medal with a sublimated neck ribbon
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The Newburyport Lions Club motto is “We Serve” we have been involved in community service for more than 50 years. Giving to many local charities & volunteering in the Greater Newburyport community including delivering 630 Thanksgiving meals. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit. And a member of the International Lions with millions of members world wide. See what we are up to HERE
Place
241 High Street
Newburyport, MA US 01950
Race Start Time
5K = 6:00 PM
10M = 6:10 PM
10 Mile Course Limit
Course limit is 2 ½ hours for the 10 mile race. To finish within this time limit athletes should maintain a pace of at least 15 minutes per mile.
Number / Shirt Pickup and Race Day Registration
Where: Newburyport High School
When: Tuesday, July 29th
Time: 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM
Registration
Online registration will close on Monday, July 28th at 6:00 PM
16 and Under $25
Earn Cash Back
Refer your friends, family, or co-workers. Share the personal referral link contained in your confirmation email. When five people register via your referral link they will be credited back to you and a portion of your registration fee will automatically be refunded.
1) Sign up for the Yankee Homecoming 5K or 10M. Once you complete your registration, you'll receive a unique URL link to share.
2) Share this unique link with friends, family, and co-workers as often as you'd like.
3) Each time someone signs up using your link, you'll accrue one referral. Earn 5 referrals and get $25 of your registration fee refunded back to you.
Easy right?!?!
Individual Awards (5K & 10M)
All awards duplicated for Male & Female, No “double dipping”
Overall Winner Cash Prizes:
Overall awards are based on gun (clock) time
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1st place = $300
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2nd place = $150
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3rd place = $75
Age Group Winners:
Age group awards are based on chip time
Certificates awarded to Top 3 in the following categories:
14 & Under, 15 – 19, 20 – 24, 25 – 29, 30 – 34, 35 – 39, 40 – 44, 45 – 49 50 – 54,
55 – 59, 60 – 64, 65 – 69, 70 – 74, 75 – 79, 80-84, 85 & Over
Team Awards (5K & 10M)
Certificates awarded to top 3 Teams
All you need is a minimum of five runners to form a scoring team.
Each team must have at least one female runner.
Special Awards (5K & 10M)
PAULA O’NEIL PORT PACE AWARD
The first female Newburyport resident to finish will receive the Paula O’Neil Port Pace Award, a $100 Newburyport Chamber of Commerce Gift Card.
JON PEARSON AWARD
The first male Newburyport resident to finish will receive the Race Director, Jon Pearson Award, a $100 Newburyport Chamber of Commerce Gift Card.
Past Results
Race Contact Info
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Directions
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