
From the Organizer
The tradition continues in 2026 on Tuesday, 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.
All finishers will receive a custom finisher medal with a sublimated neck ribbon
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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
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Groveland, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
18,444
as of 2023
Elevation
71 ft
Nearest Airport
PSM
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease · 19 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at NBPT Lions Yankee Homecoming Road Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
50
Days to train
Coming Up
Town and Country Half Marathon & 5K
Less than a mile away
IPA 5K & Half Marathon
Less than a mile away
Newburyport High Street Mile - Winners Circle Running Club
Less than a mile away
Bikes & Beers Newburyport
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NBPT Lions Yankee Homecoming Road Race
Jul 28, 2026