Witch City 5K
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Witch City 5K Road Race
Witch City 5K Road Race takes place on October 3, 2026 at Salem Willows Park, 165 Fort Ave, Salem, MA 01970, USA. The event is a 5K road race that raises funds for the YMCA and its programs, including financial assistance and scholarships for local families and community services.
The course is stroller friendly and allows well behaved, leashed dogs. Timing is provided by Bay State Race Services. All sales are final and no refunds are offered. Race shirts are available first come, first served while supplies last and must be picked up by the start of the race. Free parking is available in the main lot at the Willows and along Fort Avenue.
Packet pick-up is scheduled at the Salem YMCA on October 11, 12 and 13, with an additional pre-race pick-up at Salem Willows. Registration categories include adult, child (13 and under), and wheelchair entries; published registration fees are listed for each category.
Awards include medals for overall 1st place male and female, top three in multiple age groups, top three non-binary and wheelchair finishers, special prizes for the first-place male and female Salem residents, and costume prizes. The event lists local sponsors and highlights fundraising levels tied to donor totals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
