Witch City 5K
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Witch City 5K Road Race - Salem Willows Park
The Witch City 5K Road Race is a community road race held at Salem Willows Park, 165 Fort Ave, Salem, MA 01970. The event is organized to support local YMCA fundraising and community programs; the Salem YMCA fundraising goal is $5,000, with $572.56 raised so far.
The course is described as stroller friendly and dog friendly for well-behaved, leashed dogs. Free parking is available in the main lot at the Willows and along Fort Avenue. Race-day packet pick-up begins at 7:00 AM at Salem Willows at Dead Horse Beach. Timing is provided by Bay State Race Services. Race shirts are available first come first served while supplies last and must be collected before the race begins.
Entry options listed include an adult 5K, a wheelchair category, and a child entry for ages 13 and under. Registration fees shown include mandatory charges. Sponsors for the event include Great Point Wealth, Fresh Water Daily, Renewal by Anderson, Townsend Energy, and Enjoy Your Life Brand.
Results are posted at the finish area and emailed to participants after the race. Awards include overall 1st place medals for male and female, age-group medals for the top three in standard age brackets, top-three non-binary and wheelchair categories, special prizes for the top Salem resident male and female, and costume prizes. Fundraising tiers are named and include levels at $50, $100, and $250 or more. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
