Gnoca 5K Run/Walk In Honor Of Jackie Poor And Paula Holm
About the race
With the 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.
The event is also endorsed by the New England 65+ Runners Club for the third year in a row.
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.
Race schedule and check-in
Check-in for pre-registrants and day-of registration both run from 8:30 am to 9:30 am.
- 9:40 am: Welcome ceremony and speeches
- 10:00 am: Run/Walk starts
- About 11:00 am: Presentation of runner prizes and awards immediately following the race
Parking
Free parking is available at Michael's Harborside.
How to register online
- Sign up as "In Person" or "Virtual".
- Enter your registration information.
- Confirm which GNOCA event you are attending, In Person or Virtual.
- Add additional registrations if needed.
- Review the waiver and tick the check box.
- Select whether you are running or walking.
- Becoming a fundraiser is optional. To set up your own fundraiser page, use this section; otherwise, click continue at the bottom of the page to register without one.
- Pick an option: No Team, Join Existing Team, or Create New Team.
- Add images and share your story. An email will be sent to you to create your own URL.
- Enter payment information.
Donating to a participant or team
To donate to a participant
Click the Donate button at the top right-hand corner, then scroll to the middle. Individuals appear under the fundraiser tab that is already selected.
To donate to a team
Click the Donate button at the top right-hand corner, then scroll to the middle and click the "Team Fundraiser" tab. Select from the list of teams.
Bib pick-up for pre-registered runners and walkers
Pick up bibs on one of the following occasions:
- Saturday, November 14, at Marathon Sports, 27 Water Street, Newburyport, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
- Sunday, November 15, at Michael's Harborside, 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Refunds are not allowed for this Run/Walk.
The course
Timing
This year the event uses bib chips for more accurate timing and faster race results.
Location
City insight: Newburyport
Newburyport is a coastal city in Essex County, Massachusetts, about 35 miles northeast of Boston, and a historic seaport that includes part of Plum Island. Its population was 18,289 at the 2020 census. The humid continental climate brings warm summers and cold winters, with cooling sea breezes along the coast, so late spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.