Miles Over the Moon
- Date
- July 10–11, 2026
- Distance
- Miles Over the Moon
From the Organizer
FIFTEENTH ANNUAL
Miles Over the Moon 4 Mile Road Race
A “Midsummer’s Night” Run
Proceeds support local high school track programs.
Full race details available at www.wickedrunningclub.org
Date & Time
Friday, July 10, 2025 7:30 p.m. – rain or shine.
Entry Fee
$40 Pre-registration
$45 July 1 through July 9
$50 July 10 (day of race)
Location
Race to start at Bentley Academy Charter School, 25 Memorial Drive in Salem. Parking at the Salem Willows. Please DO NOT park on adjacent residential streets (more details will be posted on website and Facebook page).
New this year we will be hosting day of packet pickup at Memorial Park (also known as Irzyk park) in Salem it is located off fort ave and lee fort terrace. Race will start and end in normal spots.
https://www.mapquest.com/us/massachusetts/memorial-park-485615569
T-Shirts - Tank Top Announced!
"Miles Over the Moon" race shirt to the first 300 registered runners...
Awards
Overall Male, Female, Nonbinary - $100 Cash Reward
Age group awards for top 3 males and females: Youth (19 and under), 20-29, 30-39, Masters (40-49), Senior Masters (50-59), (60-69), (70 and over).
Post-Race
Post-race popsicles and beverages at Memorial Park, Salem.
After-Party
Longboards in Salem
Packet Pickup
Wednesday July 8 and Thursday July 9
12-5:30pm
New England Running Company
43 Enon St, Beverly, MA
Race Day Pickup begins 5PM @ Memorial Park
Runners Safety
Because this is a nighttime race we encourage all runners to wear reflective clothing. The course is not closed off to traffic and we want everyone to have a fun and safe time. Please be sure to be cognizant of your surroundings including your fellow runners.
We are dog friendly but please remember all dogs MUST be leashed at ALL times.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beverly Muni Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Salem, MA
Population
42,408
as of 2023
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Miles Over the Moon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
32
Days to train
- Race
- Miles Over the Moon
- Date
- July 10–11, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Miles Over the Moon?
- Miles Over the Moon is a running race held in Salem, Massachusetts on July 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Miles Over the Moon?
- Friday, July 10, 2026 in Salem, Massachusetts at Memorial park Fort Lee Terrace, Salem, MA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Miles Over the Moon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Miles Over the Moon
Jul 10, 2026