Tache Realty Wicked Half Marathon

The Tache Realty Wicked Half Marathon is an annual 21.1 km race held at Salem Willows in Salem, Massachusetts. Runners have four hours to complete the course. An earlier Sunshine start is available for those anticipating a pace slower than 16-minute miles. The event hosts nearly 1,000 participants, including elites and beginners, drawing runners from the local area and internationally. The USATF-certified course winds through Salem and Marblehead, connecting a fall half marathon with two historic North Shore towns, instead of confining participants to a closed park loop. Aid stations are positioned approximately every 1.5 to 2 miles, with volunteers stationed along the route. All finishers receive a custom medal, and pre-registered runners are provided a custom long-sleeve shirt. The race has received recognition from half-marathon runners, including top-100 voting from The 100 Half Marathons Club and a Best Half Marathon designation from North Shore Race Guide.