Monthly Archive for November, 2011

Salem Park, Recreation & Community Road Race Series 2012

Published on November 21, 2011 in Salem Race Series. 0 Comments

Salem Park, Recreation & Community Road Race Series 2012

**Salem is a an RRCA designated Runner Friendly Community

A twist is being added to the 5th Annual Salem Race Series in 2012!

There will be eight racing events offered, and two levels of finishers:
Competitor: Complete 6 of 8 races and receive a running cap with the race series logo

Finisher: Complete all 8 races and receive a running jacket with race series logo.

The Salem Race Series gives runners a chance to experience a wide variety of seasonal events, from the chill of January to the heat of August, from a one mile run to a half-marathon, from a flat course to a cross-country run- with even a snowshoe event added for 2012. All races start and finish in Salem and support City of Salem Recreation programs for all ages, as well as other local charities, so your hard work will not only be rewarded, but will supplement continuing programs such as this in the future.

To register for the Salem Race Series please download the form and return it by 1/1/12. You can also sign up at the Wicked Frosty Four race. Click here to download form.

The 2012 race series includes:

1) Sunday, January 1: Wicked Frosty Four New Years Day Race 10 a.m. 4 mile, relatively flat course, some rolling hills. In partnership with the Wicked Running Club; a portion of proceeds support youth scholarships.

2) Saturday, January 7:  3rd Annual Olde Salem Greens Snow Shoe Race5k snowshoe run through Olde Salem Greens Golf Course, a portion of proceeds to Salem Woods.

3) Sunday, March 25:   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 team.

4) Friday, July 13:  Miles Over the Moon 8 p.m. 4 mile, Club of Greater Salem. flat course through the historic district of Salem. A portion of proceeds support local high school track programs.

5) Friday, August 17:   The Derby Street Mile 7 p.m. One mile, flat and fast course; great family run. A portion of proceeds benefit Salem Youth Basketball.

6) Saturday, September 22:  Wicked Half Marathon 8 a.m. 13.1 mile loop through Salem and Marblehead. In partnership with B & S Fitness.

7) Saturday, October 27:  Run with the Devil 8 a.m. 6.66 miles through Salem, starting at Salem Willows Park. In partnership with B&S Fitness.

8) Thursday, November 22:  Wild Turkey 5 Mile Run 8 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, fairly flat course along scenic waterfront route. A portion of proceeds benefit Boys & Girls

Team Wicked Nation Receives Brick at Dedication

Published on November 4, 2011 in North Shore Cancer Run. 0 Comments

Congratulations to members of Team Wicked Nation -for- North Shore Cancer RUN as they officially had their brick unveiled at North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN Brick Dedication at the Mass General/North Shore Cancer. TWN raised an amazing $3200.00!

The Healing Garden at the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center in Danvers, MA presents an opportunity for individuals, teams or organizations to be recognized, or to honor a loved one by having a brick inscribed and placed in the Healing Garden. Any individual, team or organization that raised or donated $3,000 or more to the 2011 North Shore Cancer WALK/RUN was eligible for a brick.

The following runners were part of TWN: Steph Hagyard, Tim Short, Beth Dixon, Courtney Silver, Mariko Weston, Marissa Rodriguez, Leeanne Nagle, Valerie Matthews, Jen Pelletier, Laura Knight and Kelly Gifford