Love Your Neighbor

The Ipswich Human Rights Commission and Town of Ipswich are happy to announce the First Annual Love Your Neighbors 5K Walk/Run

Date: Sunday, October 1, 2023

Walk/Run Start Time: 11:00AM (Event day registration will open at 9:45AM)

The Love Your Neighbors 5K is an event meant to bring the Ipswich community and others together in the spirit of unity, and to advance social awareness. Each year, the Love Your Neighbors 5K will highlight & emphasize an event, group, or person who represents the spirit of equity, inclusion, and diversity.

This year’s Love Your Neighbors 5K is dedicated to the memory and courage of Jenny Slew and her never ending conviction toward her rightful freedom. 

In May 2023, Ipswich dedicated a plot of land honoring the memory of Jenny Slew.  This riverfront location at 54 County Street,  is now known as “Jenny Slew Park.”  Jenny Slew was raised and lived as a free citizen.  She was the daughter of a free white mother, and an enslaved man. In 1762, as an adult who lived as a free citizen, she was kidnapped and forced into slave status. Never giving up, Ms. Slew sued for and won her permanent status as a free citizen. She was the first enslaved African American to win her freedom through the courts.  Click here to learn more about Jenny Slew’s Story! 

Registration Fee's: $25 through 8/31 $30 through 9/30 $35 on race day ***Youth 15 & Under – $20 through 8/31, $25 through 9/30, Event Day $25

Team Category/Pricing: This is an easy and fun way to recruit your family, friends & colleagues. Teams must consist of at least 5+ people. If you opt in to this option you can save $5/entry. 

Swag: T-Shirts, $20 ...while supplies last! Post Race festivities will include refreshments & sustenance from our neighbors in and around Ipswich!
Thank You to Ipswich Ale, Russell Orchards, Jetties Bagels, Zumi's Espresso and more!

Festivities: The Love Your Neighbors 5K welcomes any and all participants from Ipswich, and beyond!  Activities and Entertainment will be provided pre & post event. Including a raffle table, music, refreshments and more!  IPSWICH ALE BREWERY will be on-hand to celebrate and offer sustenance post-race!

All Runners & Walkers are encouraged to wear clothing, attire, accessories that inspire and promote messages of equity and inclusion!

Awards: Top Performers & Other Fun Prizes!

Accessibility:  The race course is on flat roads & sidewalks all along the route.  
Participants with joggers, strollers, wheelchairs, and other mobility aids or assistive devices are all welcome and encouraged to join!

Packet Pickup/Event Day Reg: Opens on event day at 9:45AM at race site.

Parking: Suggested Parking in the Hammatt St. Public Parking Lot, and the Saltonstall St. lot  (the parking lot at Take Out Terrace on Union St. will be closed for the event)

Weather: This event will take place rain or shine. 

Sponsor Inquiries: Please email [email protected] 

Event Contact: High5EM | 978-594-7050 | [email protected]