Cypress Hills Cemetery 5K Run Through History
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT
- Distance
- 0.5 Miles
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run a challenging 5K through history at Cypress Hills Cemetery, honoring a fallen officer and supporting charity.
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Quirky
For a CauseJoin the 12th Annual Cypress Hills Cemetery 5K Run Through History in Brooklyn, NY. This unique event honors NYPD Officer Peter Figoski, with all proceeds benefiting charity. Runners will navigate a challenging course winding past the final resting places of notable historical figures like Jackie Robinson, Mae West, and Ignacy Paderewski, offering a reflective and inspiring experience. A new, readjusted course is planned for this year.
What to expect
- Experience a unique 5K course winding through Cypress Hills Cemetery.
- Run past the graves of historical figures, from athletes to artists.
- Receive a commemorative t-shirt if you are among the first 250 registrants.
Standout details
- Run past graves of historical figures
- All proceeds benefit charity
- Honors NYPD Officer Peter Figoski
- Commemorative t-shirt for early registrants
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
Join us for the 12th Annual Cypress Hills Cemetery 5K Run Through History in Honor of NYPD Officer, Peter Figoski on Sunday, June 7th, 2026.
We will be experiencing a new, readjusted course this year! Stay tuned for more information!
All proceeds to benefit charity. You can donate here !
If you are interested in sponsorship donations, please email us or use this link for more information.
T-Shirts to the First 250 Registrants!
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 1920's and 1930's)
-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)
For more information on Cypress Hills Cemetery, please visit their website at www.cypresshillscemetery.org or call 718-277-2900.