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!
Race Map
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
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YMCA Member Resources:
Our Y welcomes ALL. We strengthen communities, educate and nurture children, and promote healthy living in spirit, mind, and body.
Upcoming YMCA Races and Community Events:
Join us for Road Races, Golf Tournaments, Galas, and other Special Events!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Adult
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Register for 5K Adult$44.79Jan 1 - Oct 4
YNSStaff Access code only
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Jan 1 - Oct 4
Wheelchair
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Register for Wheelchair$44.79Jan 1 - Oct 4
60 Days to my 5K Access code only
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Jan 1 - Oct 4
5K Child
13 and under
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Register for 5K Child$18.04Jan 1 - Oct 4
TITLE SPONSOR
10 Complimentary registrations per race. Recognition of sponsor in all race promotion, runner, recruitment, and confirmation emails. Recognition in one pre-race and one post-race email blast to runners. Priority logo placement on all publicity. Exclusive title sponsor flag at finish line (provided by YMCA). Logo on start/finish flap (provided by YMCA). Provide own banner if desired. Invitation to announce the start of the race. Recognition by race announcer throughout the race. Exclusive table in proximity to registration table. Priority logo placement on race shirts. Volunteer opportunities for staff.
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Register for TITLE SPONSOR$3,211.69Jan 1 - Oct 4
FRIEND SPONSOR
2 Complimentary registrations per race. Recognition in one (1) pre-race and one (1) post-race email blast to runners. Logo on all publicity materials. Recognition by race announcer throughout the race. Logo on race shirts. Volunteer opportunities for staff.
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Register for FRIEND SPONSOR$269.47Jan 1 - Oct 4
SUPPORT SPONSOR
4 Complimentary registrations per race. Recognition of sponsor in all race promotion, runner recruitment, and confirmation emails. Recognition in one (1) pre-race and one (1) post-race email blast to runners. Logo on all publicity materials. Table on race day. Logo on race shirts. Provide own banner if desired. Recognition by race announcer throughout the race. Volunteer opportunities for staff.
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Register for SUPPORT SPONSOR$536.94Jan 1 - Oct 4
LEAD SPONSOR
6 Complimentary registrations per race. Recognition of sponsor in all race promotion, runner recruitment, and confirmation emails. Recognition in one (1) pre-race and one (1) post-race email blast to runners. Preferred logo placement on all publicity. Table on race day. Logo on race shirts. Provide own banner if desired. Recognition by race announcer throughout the race. Volunteer opportunities for staff.
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Register for LEAD SPONSOR$1,071.89Jan 1 - Oct 4
Packet Pick-Up Info
Packet Pick Up October 11th 2pm-6pm, October 12th 9am-4:00pm, October 13th 9am-1pm
Salem YMCA 1 Sewell St, Salem
October 14th 7:30am-8:45am Salem Willows
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anonymous | $6.18 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Emily
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Emily HargisRaised: $11.50 |
Event schedule
- Sat, October 3, 2026 9:00 AM - 5K Road Race
Contact information
- Event contact
- Carol Meyer
- Phone
- 978.564.3468
