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Witch City 5K Road Race

Date:
Sat, Oct 03, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location:
Fort Avenue
Salem, Massachusetts
01915
United States
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Witch City 5K Road Race

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Race Starts 9:00 AM

PERMIT PENDING

Run for a Reason: Your Support Makes the Difference

Run for a reason. The Y is dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to our programming and services, from life-saving swim safety to youth development and childcare. We reinvest millions of dollars each year in financial assistance and scholarships, supporting thousands of families and individuals in the communities we serve.

Your registration supports this essential mission, ensuring we can continue to help those in our community who need the Y most. Your commitment directly strengthens the Greater Beverly YMCA and the neighbors we serve every day. By participating, you’re not just running a race—you’re making a life-changing impact.

Our Y reinvests millions of dollars each year through financial assistance and scholarships to ensure thousands of families and individuals in the 25 communities we serve have access to programming, services and the resources they need. Your participation in our road races supports our mission and allows us to continue to help those who need the Y most. Run through the haunted streets of Salem - the ghouls, ghosts and goblins will be with you in spirit this year!

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Go the Extra Mile: Our Fundraising Levels

Join our mission to provide financial assistance by reaching one of our meaningful fundraising levels! Every dollar you raise supports vital Y programs in our community.

The Starting Line: Registration Level. Simply signing up supports our cause and starts the transformation!

The Lucky Cat: Raise a total of $50.

The Pumpkin Carver: Raise a total of $100.

The Good Witch: Raise a total of $250 or more to become one of our top champions!

Race Day Details

Race Start Time: 9:00 AM

Location: Salem Willows Park, Fort Avenue, Salem, MA, USA

Course Details: This course is stroller and dog friendly (well-behaved dogs only).

Refund Policy: All sales are final, no refunds will be offered.

Timing: Timing Provided by Bay State Race Services

Swag: Tee Shirt first come first served while supplies last. Shirts must be picked up by the start of the race.

Parking: Free parking in the main lot at the Willows and along Fort Avenue.

Race Day Pick-up: Begins at 7:00 AM at the Salem Willows at Dead Horse Beach, Salem MA

Results, Awards & Celebration

  • Results: Posted at the finish line and emailed to participants post-race.

  • Overall Winners: Medals for 1st Place Male & Female.

  • Age Groups: Medals for Top 3 Male & Female: 13 & under, 14–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+.

  • Open Categories: Medals for Top 3 Non-binary and Top 3 Wheelchair finishers.

  • Local Honors: Special prizes for the 1st Place Male & Female Salem residents.

  • Costume Prizes: Special prizes will be awarded for the best costumes!

Quick Links & Resources

Discover Salem:

Your guide to the local business community; find the best places to shop, dine, and stay in the region.

Salem Chamber

Visit Salem

YMCA Member Resources:

Our Y welcomes ALL. We strengthen communities, educate and nurture children, and promote healthy living in spirit, mind, and body.

YMCA of the Northshore

Upcoming YMCA Races and Community Events:

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