North Shore RunFest Presented by NorthShore® Adult Diapers
- Date
- August 30, 2026
- Location
- 283R Derby St, SALEM, MA
- Distance
- USATF Championship 8k Entry · 8k Run/Walk Entry (non-USATF members) · 5k Run/Walk
From the Organizer
More than a race: It’s an event.
Mark your calendars! The North Shore's Running Event of the Summer is back this year and it’s better than ever! It’s a race and a party to benefit Girls On The Run, right in downtown Salem.
Come downtown on Sunday morning prepared to run a fun 5k or 8k 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 two beverages, then you’re free to purchase more for just $6 per beer. Non-alcoholic beers available as well. Prizes for fastest runners, age groups, and USATF 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. Schedule will be available this summer.
If you ordered a race t-shirt or medal, you will receive those items with your bib.
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
79°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
34%
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 North Shore RunFest Presented by NorthShore® Adult Diapers, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- North Shore RunFest Presented by NorthShore® Adult Diapers
- Date
- August 30, 2026
- Location
- 283R Derby St, SALEM, MA
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the North Shore RunFest Presented by NorthShore® Adult Diapers?
- North Shore RunFest Presented by NorthShore® Adult Diapers is a running race held in SALEM, Massachusetts on August 30, 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 North Shore RunFest Presented by NorthShore® Adult Diapers?
- Sunday, August 30, 2026 in SALEM, Massachusetts at 283R Derby St, SALEM, MA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the North Shore RunFest Presented by NorthShore® Adult Diapers?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
North Shore RunFest Presented by NorthShore® Adult Diapers
Aug 30, 2026