Beverly Homecoming 5K
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Event Overview
The Beverly Homecoming 5K Road Race is a community event held in Lynch Park, Beverly, Massachusetts. It takes place on Thursday, August 6, 2026, as part of the city's historic Homecoming tradition.
Course & Participation
The event features a flat 5K road course that goes through oceanside suburbs. The race is open to participants of various categories, including adults, children (13 and under), and wheelchair athletes. Strollers are welcome on the course, but dogs are not allowed at Lynch Park.
Schedule & Logistics
Packet pick-up is available the day before the race at the Sterling Center YMCA on Essex Street. On race day, packet pick-up begins at Lynch Park. Professional timing is provided by Bay State Race Services. Tee shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is free for Beverly residents with a valid sticker; non-residents must pay an entry fee. The event has a no-refund policy.
Awards & Recognition
Results are posted at the finish line and emailed post-race. Awards include medals for the first-place overall male and female finishers. Age group medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in categories from 13 & under to 70+. Additional medals are given to the top three non-binary and top three wheelchair finishers. Special prizes are awarded to the first-place male and female local residents.
Beneficiary
The event is a fundraiser for the Greater Beverly YMCA. Registration and fundraising support the YMCA's community programs, such as swim safety, childcare, and youth development. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
