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

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Date 15 Nov, 2026
Races 2 distances
Entry fee $30.00
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GNOCA 5K RUN/WALK IN HONOR OF JACKIE POOR AND PAULA HOLM

About the event

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! 

Pre-register here as a team or an individual or you may also register on race-day beginning at 8:30 AM. Adult pre-registration is $30 before May 31, $35 June 1-Sept. 26, or $40 on race-day (ages12-17 registration $15, under age 12 free). (see alternate bib pick-up instructions at the bottom of this page)

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.

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

Note:  free parking is available at Michael's Harborside

Registration Instructions:  
1. Click to sign up as “In Person” or “Virtual”
2. Enter your registration information
3. Confirm which GNOCA event you are attending – In Person or Virtual
4. At this point, you can add additional registrations
5. Review Waiver and Click check box
6. Select whether you are running or walking 
7. Become A Fundraiser - Becoming a fundraiser is optional. Use this section to create your page to become a fundraiser; otherwise, click continue at the bottom of the page to register without setting up your own fundraiser page. 
8. Pick an option:  No Team, Join Existing Team, Create New Team
9. This is where you add images and share your story; an email will be sent to you to create your own url (https://runsignup.com/teamnamehere)
10. Enter payment information

Donation Instructions: 
Looking for participants or a particular participant: click the Donate button at the top right-hand corner, then scroll to the middle and you will see individuals under the fundraiser tab that is already selected. 
Looking for teams: click the Donate button at the top right-hand corner, then scroll to the middle and click on the "Team Fundraiser" tab and select from the list of teams.

For more 5K Run/Walk information, call Deb Green at 978-225-6700 or email info@ocawareness.org

Pre-registered Runners AND Walkers:

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 to be used on Saturday only during the allotted 3-hour window for in store bib pick up and excludes electronics!

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

 

Races offered

15Nov

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

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$30.00
15Nov

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

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
$30.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Newburyport.

Temperature14.6° / 21.6°
Feels like13.3° / 20.9°
Sunshine hours9h 22m
Rainfall2.9 mm
Snowfall—
Wind11.7 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity79.0%
Max UV indexModerate (5.0)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:23
Sunset18:51

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Newburyport is a lovely coastal town in Massachusetts at the mouth of the Merrimack River. It is a popular tourist destination because of its beautiful natural areas, water activities and fine dining. Its population was about 18,000 in the 2020 census.

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