Salem Road Races

Olde Salem Greens Snowshoe Classic     

Saturday, January 9, 2010

Hosted by the City of Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services Department

Time:              9:00 a.m. start time

Entry Fee:      $12.00 pre-entry, $15.00 day of race. Registration will open at 8 a.m. 

Awards:          Overall top 3 males and females! Top male and female: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & up       

Course:           The race will begin and end at Olde Salem Greens Golf Course, 75 Wilson Street in Salem, MA. The course will be approximately 5k and include both double and single track trails. Timing will be provided by 3C Race Productions. Bring trail sneakers. If there is not enough snow, the race will be a trail run.

Snowshoes:     A limited number of loaner snowshoes will be available on a first-reserved, first-served basis, courtesy of Dion Snowshoes. If you are interested in reserving a pair, please be sure to circle “YES” on the application below. You will be contacted at a later date to discuss details.

The first 75 registrants will receive a pair of custom designed performance wool socks.

Dungeon Rock Racing will provide gloves to the first 150 finishers.

Please contact Eileen Dunn at edunn@salem.com or (978) 744-0180, ext. 20 with questions.

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Salem Park, Recreation, and Community Services

2010 Running Programs

12 Week ½ Marathon and Full Marathon Clinic – $125

Thursdays & Saturdays 7/22-10/7

This is our most popular clinic and is appropriate for all levels

6 Week Wild Turkey Running Clinic $65-*$55 Wicked members

Thursdays 10/21-11/25

This clinic is ideal for all levels. Wild Turkey race entry included in this clinic

The Sports Spa is a spa with the Athlete in mind. you will find an anti-gravity treadmill, an ice tub, a personal fitness and stretching area, showers, and of course treatment rooms for sport and deep tissue massage, and Active Release Technique(R). 

Contact Mike Toomey at mike@thesportsspa.com or 928-607-9676 for more info

Coach: Mike Toomey. Mike is a USTAF certified coach.

link to application

2010 Salem Park & Recreation Race Series

The 2008 and 2009 race series were both great successes!!

Salem’s Park, Recreation & Community Services Department is, once again, providing the opportunity for runners of all levels to experience a wide variety of Salem races. From the chill of January to the heat of August, from one mile to a half-marathon, and from a flat and fast course to cross country, this series is intended to encourage you to experience the best racing Salem has to offer. We are offering a new and unique race in the 2010 series on Halloween day to truly experience Salem at its wickedest. All races start and finish in Salem and support the City of Salem Recreation programs for all ages as well as many other charities. By participating in, and supporting, all six races, your versatility and hard work will be rewarded with a one of a kind commemorative hooded sweatshirt with race specific logos from all six events!

The 2010 race series includes:

Friday, Jan. 1: Frosty Four New Year’s Day Race … 10 a.m., four miles, relatively flat course, some rolling hills. (In partnership with the Wicked Running Club.)

Sunday, March 21: 5K Cross-Country Run at Olde Salem Greens… 9 a.m., 5K, hilly and challenging course. (A portion of proceeds benefit Salem High School cross-country.)

Friday, Aug. 20: Derby Mile … 7 p.m., one-mile flat and fast course; great family run.

Saturday, Sept. 25: Wicked Half Marathon … 7 a.m., 13.1-mile loop through Salem and Marblehead . (In partnership with B&S Fitness.)

Sunday, October 31, The Devil’s Chase 8 a.m.,  6.66  miles, run with the Devil thru Salem starting at the Willows. (In partnership with B&S Fitness)

Thursday, Nov. 25: Wild Turkey 5 Mile Run … 8 a.m., Thanksgiving Day; fairly flat course featuring scenic waterfront. (A portion of proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Salem.)

There is no extra fee to participate in the 2010 Race Series. Just fill out the application and return it by Jan. 1, 2010, and start training! Challenge yourself in 2010 and accomplish one amazing goal.

link to 2010 race series form