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North Shore RunFest

Date
August 30, 2026
Distance
10k Run/Walk · Festival Entry Only (includes one drink) · USATF Championship 10k Entry

From the Organizer

More than a race: It’s an event.

Mark your calendars! Salem’s September 10k is back this year and it’s bigger than ever! It’s a race and a party, all in one, right in downtown Salem and it benefits YMCA of The North Shore!

Come downtown on Sunday morning prepared to run a fun 10k course with your friends. Then get ready to relax at the RunFest with cold Notch Brewing Beer and live music from one of our favorite bands. Each bib includes a ticket for your first beer, then you’re free to purchase more for just $6 per beer. Non-alcoholic beers available as well. If you have some friends who want to hang out but don’t run, no worries! They can buy a fest-only ticket and come soak up the vibes with you. Prizes for fastest runners, age groups, and team awards!

 

Early Bib Pick Up


Early Bib Pick Up Address:
Marathon Sports: 9 Paradise Rd., Salem, MA
We highly recommend getting your bib before race day to reduce the risk of delays. Although we will have plenty of volunteers handing out bibs on race day morning, lines can happen. The race will start at 9am sharp, even if people are waiting for bibs. 

Marathon Sports in Salem has generously offered to host early Bib Pick Up during the following hours:

Thursday: 4pm - 7pm
Friday: 4pm - 7pm
Saturday: 11am - 3pm
If you ordered a race t-shirt or medal, you will receive those items with your bib. 

Distances & Pricing

10k Run/Walk9 AMRegister →
Festival Entry Only (includes one drink)9 AMRegister →
USATF Championship 10k Entry9 AMRegister →

Race Location

About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the North Shore RunFest?
North Shore RunFest is a running event held in SALEM, MA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the North Shore RunFest?
Sunday, August 30, 2026 in SALEM, MA at 283R Derby St, SALEM, MA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the North Shore RunFest?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

North Shore RunFest

Aug 30, 2026

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