Witch City 5K
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Witch City 5K Road Race
The Witch City 5K Road Race is scheduled for October 3, 2026, at Salem Willows Park in Salem, Massachusetts. The event is presented by the local YMCA and supports YMCA programming and financial assistance across the communities it serves. A fundraising goal of $5,000 is listed for the Salem YMCA, with tiered fundraising levels called The Lucky Cat ($50), The Pumpkin Carver ($100), and The Good Witch ($250).
The event distance is 5K. Registration options shown include Adult, Child (13 and under), and Wheelchair divisions, and there are access-code entry categories. Timing is provided by Bay State Race Services. A race map and a note that a permit is pending are included in the event materials.
Awards and recognition cover overall winners by male and female divisions, age-group medals for multiple brackets, open Nonbinary and Wheelchair category awards, and special medals for first-place Salem residents by sex. Costume prizes are also listed.
Practical details listed by the organizer include packet pick-up locations at the Salem YMCA (1 Sewell St) and at Salem Willows near Dead Horse Beach, and shirt distribution while supplies last. Sponsorship packages with different recognition levels and fees are available from Title Sponsor to Friend Sponsor. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
