833 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn NY
Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
🏃♂️ Cypress Hills Cemetery 5K Run Through History
Join us for the 11th Annual Cypress Hills Cemetery 5K Run Through History in Honor of NYPD Officer, Peter Figoski on Sunday, June 22nd, 2024.
💲 Support a Good Cause
- All proceeds: benefit charity.
- Donate: You can donate here!
- Sponsorship: If you are interested in sponsorship donations, please email us or use this link for more information.
👕 Participate and Receive
- T-Shirts: to the First 250 Registrants!
📜 Course Highlights
Our challenging course takes you past the final resting place of history's greatest figures:
- Jackie Robinson: First man to break Major League Baseball's color barrier.
- Mae West: Brooklyn born, Vaudeville performer, and movie star of the 1920s and 1930s.
- Peter Luger: Famous restaurateur/steak house owner.
- Ignacy Paderewski: Polish pianist and composer.
- Charlotte Ray: First African American female attorney in the U.S.
- Eubie Blake: Jazz composer and musician.
- “Gentleman” Jim Corbett: American Professional Boxer and World Heavyweight Champion.
- Piet Mondrian: 20th Century Dutch Painter.
- Hiram Cronk: Last surviving member of the War of 1812.
🖥️ Learn More
For more information on Cypress Hills Cemetery, please visit their website at www.cypresshillscemetery.org or call 718-277-2900.
📍 Event Location
The race will take place at: 833 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
🔗 Race Registration
Register for the race at this link.
Starting Line Map
Coaching
Race Strong, Smart & Healthy with Online or In-Person Coaching!
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