How hilly is the Jim Fixx Memorial Day Race (Greenwich) 5K?
The Jim Fixx Memorial Day Race (Greenwich) 5K is described as rolling.
Jim Fixx Memorial Day Race (Greenwich) 5K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Jim Fixx Memorial Day Race (Greenwich) 5K at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 66/100
- Evidence depth
- 31 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Jim Fixx Memorial Day Race (Greenwich) 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 5 km
- Terrain
- Road, Trail
- Scenery
- City, Parkland, Waterfront, Coastal
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Jim Fixx Memorial Day Race (Greenwich) 5K route go?
The Jim Fixx Memorial Day Race (Greenwich) 5K route starts at Greenwich Avenue at the intersection of East Elm Street and finishes at The track by Havemeyer Field behind Greenwich Town Hall. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Greenwich Avenue, Bruce Park, Havemeyer Field and Greenwich Town Hall. Held on Memorial Day morning.
What should runners know on race day for the Jim Fixx Memorial Day Race (Greenwich) 5K?
1. Pre-registered bib pickup is held the Saturday before at the Wallace Center, with race-day check-in from 7 a.m.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Parkland
- Waterfront
- Coastal
Atmosphere
- Community
- Festival
Terrain
- Road
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Qualification status
- None
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 1
- Medal
- Overall awards for the top three 5K finishers and age-group medals.
Access and course status
- Start
- Greenwich Avenue at the intersection of East Elm Street
- Finish
- The track by Havemeyer Field behind Greenwich Town Hall
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Road
- Landmarks
- Greenwich Avenue, Bruce Park, Havemeyer Field, Greenwich Town Hall
- Notable features
- Held on Memorial Day morning
- organised by Greenwich Parks and Recreation with the Greenwich Old Timers, title-sponsored by Betteridge Jewelers
- Registration must be completed online
- no in-person registration is available. Pre-registered bib pickup is held the Saturday before at the Wallace Center, with race-day check-in from 7 a.m
- Companion Kids' Run (half mile on the Havemeyer track) follows the 5K
- all Kids' Run finishers receive medals
- Picturesque 5K through Central Greenwich including Bruce Park
- described as both challenging and scenic
- One water stop on course
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 18°CTypical temperature
- 17 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 66Favourability /100