Join Us for a Weekly Run and “Get Caught Running” With the Wicked Running Club!
Wicked Running Club members run at different paces so no matter your level, there is always someone in the pack running at your speed.
Tuesday/Thursday at 5:30 a.m.
Rain or shine, Wicked members meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 5:30 am (departing around 5:35) next to the Front Street parking lot (free parking till 8 am) for a five mile run that rounds Salem Common, the Willows, Juniper Point, and Winter Island. The intended pace is “conversational” with the option to go off the front or hang back as training plans dictate.
Folks gather near 6 Front Street (either side) prior to departure, the main group usually finish around 6:20 am.
Route details:
- Front Street to Hawthorne Boulevard
- Around the Common to Andrew Street and out Collins Cove
- Along Collins Cove onto Memorial Drive
- Up Memorial Drive, past Camp Naumkeag and around the Willows
- Around Juniper Point and out to Winter Island back to Fort Avenue
- Down Derby to Central Street and back to Front Street
Thursday at 6:45 p.m.
“No Rest for the Wicked” (a.k.a. NRFTW). The route is about 3.2 miles and Wicked runners meet at the Salem Common entrance by the Hawthorne Hotel. They meet rain or shine, provided there are no municipal/governmental storm warnings in effect requesting people to stay at home.
Route details:
- Salem Common to Little Hawthorne Blvd.
- A left on Derby Street and partway into Juniper Point
- A left on Lowell Street continuing through the Willows parking lot area
- Left on Memorial Drive which eventually becomes Essex Street
- Left onto Little Hawthorne Blvd.
- Finishes at the corner of Little Hawthorne Blvd. and Derby Street by the Immaculate Conception parking lot
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Saturday at 8 a.m.
This is the group run that started them all! Each Saturday morning the club meets at Forest River Park and the distances and paces vary. Before the run, club info is give about upcoming events and members are welcome to plug any race that they might be running.
Various distances and paces on road and dirt path. Starts at Forest River Park, 98 West Avenue.
Email us: info@wickedrunningclub.com
How long are the Saturday runs?
Generally speaking it’s between 5-8+ miles. You can go as long or as short as you want to.
Trying to get ready for my first half marathon May 29th. Is there anyone doing the run to remember? I am gong to try and join a few of your 5:30 am runs.
Hi
Are you having a 1/2 marathon training program this year? I’d like to do the 1/2 in providence in august, but not sure if i’m ready. the longest distance i’ve run is 7 miles. thanks
Hi Melissa,
The 8 Week Spring Running Clinic (Session 2) is starting this week!
Thursdays (6:30pm) 5/19 – 7/7
Cost is $75 ($65 for Wicked Running Club Members)
Ideal for ALL levels and will focus on events from 5k-1/2 marathon
More info at: http://wickedrunningclub.com/2011-running-clinics-schedule/#more-6736
are interested runners allowed to tag along on any of these group runs? or is it strict membership only? I run daily in salem and have been looking for a group! Thanks!
Hi Erin,
We welcome anyone in the running community that would like to check us out. Hopefully we will see you soon! Thanks!