Devils Chase 6.66 & Creepy Clown 3.33 2026

The Devils Chase 6.66 & Creepy Clown 3.33 is a Halloween-themed race morning in Historic Salem, Massachusetts, starting and finishing at Salem Willows Soccer Field on Fort Avenue. The main run uses the 6.66-mile distance, while the Creepy Clown option is 3.33 miles. Both races begin at 8:00 AM and attract over 1,000 runners, with nearly all participants in costume, many dressed as devils with horns and pitchforks. The course goes by Salem Common, the Salem Witch Museum, the Custom House, Derby Wharf, the House of the Seven Gables, Winter Island, and includes a haunted-house aid station. Two out-and-back sections allow runners to see others approaching, a notable feature since costumes are integral to the race. The Devils Chase is a top costume run, drawing participants to Salem from outside Massachusetts for its blend of racing, local history, and a foggy, atmospheric finish.