Witch City 5K
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Witch City 5K Road Race
The Witch City 5K Road Race takes place on October 4, 2025, at Salem Willows Park on Fort Avenue in Salem, Massachusetts. The event is organized by the Salem YMCA and supports YMCA programs such as swim safety, childcare, and youth development. The event page lists 236 participants and shows $453.63 raised toward a $5,000 fundraising goal. The race has a Halloween theme and the course goes through Salem streets.
Race details
Distances:
- 5K Adult
- Wheelchair
- 5K Child (13 and under)
Timing is provided by Bay State Race Services. No refunds will be offered. Race shirts are available while supplies last and must be picked up on race day; sizes are not guaranteed. Packet pick-up locations include the Salem YMCA (1 Sewell Street) and Salem Willows at Dead Horse Beach. Results will be posted at race end and emailed to participants later in the day.
Awards include medals for overall 1st place female and male, first-place Salem resident female and male, top three female and male finishers in age groups 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+, plus top three nonbinary runners and top three wheelchair finishers. Registration fees shown include a 5K adult price of $39.44 and a 5K child price of $18.04. Sponsors are listed on the event page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.