Witch City 5K Road Race 2026

The Witch City 5K is a 5K road race through Salem, Massachusetts, held during October's Haunted Happenings. It begins at 9:00 AM from Salem Willows Park on Fort Avenue, placing the race within the city's busiest Halloween season, not on a quiet race weekend. The route follows Salem streets and permits strollers and well-behaved dogs, positioning it as a community race rather than a competition exclusively for serious runners. Runners may obtain a race tee while supplies last. Shirts must be collected before the start. Free parking is available at the Willows main lot and along Fort Avenue.