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The tradition continues in 2026 on T uesday, July 28th as we celebrate the 66th 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! All finishers will receive a custom finisher medal with a sublimated neck ribbon Like us on Facebook for up to date information. 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
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 t
All awards duplicated for Male & Female, No “double dipping” Overall Winner Cash Prizes: Overall awards are based on gun (clock) time 1st place = $300 2nd place = $150 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
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.
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.
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Feb 8 | May 30 |
| $35.00 | May 31 | Jun 30 | |
| $40.00 | Jul 1 | Jul 27 | |
| $50.00 | Jul 28 | Jul 28 | |
| 10 Miles | $40.00 | Feb 8 | May 30 |
| $45.00 | May 31 | Jun 30 | |
| $50.00 | Jul 1 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 506 | 1:32:41 | 53:17 |
| 2024 | 605 | 1:33:23 | 50:15 |
| 2023 | 500 | 1:23:06 | 51:48 |
| 2022 | 472 | 1:31:56 | 51:01 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,490 | 33:10 | 16:08 |
Interested in this race?
5K: Short Sleeve Tech Shirt
10 Miles: Short Sleeve Tech Shirt
| Jul 27 |
| $60.00 | Jul 28 | Jul 28 |
5K = 6:00 PM 10M = 6:10 PM
Where: Newburyport High School When: Tuesday, July 28th Time: 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM
| 2024 |
| 1,648 |
| 33:03 |
| 14:31 |
| 2022 | 1,379 | 32:36 | 15:32 |