
Black Cat 5K, 10 & 20 Miler is a running race on April 4, 2027 in Salem, MA, with entry fees from $35 to $85.
Join us for the Annual Black Cat 10 & 20 Miler and new 5K in 2027 happening in Salem, MA in preparation for the Boston Marathon in April!
Participants will receive an epic custom finisher medal that will be a nice addition to anyone's medal collection.
The event attracts close to 600+ runners, including elites to beginners traveling from all over the Country.
We promise running through the historic streets of the Witch City & scenic Marblehead will make these miles fly by!
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
50°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marblehead, 2 mi from the venue.
Population
42,408
as of 2023
City Elevation
43 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Black Cat 5K, 10 & 20 Miler, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
150
Days to train
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Black Cat 5K, 10 & 20 Miler
Apr 4, 2027