Witch City 5k

Witch City 5k - a YMCA 5k costume run in downtown Salem Massachusetts!

Run through the haunted streets of Salem with ghouls, ghosts and goblins in this community favorite 5K event that takes place during the most fun time in Salem...October’s Haunted Happenings!

  • Race starts at 9:00am.
  • Post-race party details to follow.
  • No refunds will be offered
When: 
Saturday, October 15, 2022 9am
Location: 
Salem Willows Park
Downtown Salem
Prices: 
Register Online: $25
Kids 13 and under: $15
Phone: 
781.990.7034
Email: 
meyerc@northshoreymca.org
Link(s): 
YMCA Witch City 5k
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