Date: March 7, 2020 (ONLINE REGISTRATION will OPEN 11/1)
Time: 8AM Start (Packet pickup/race day registration will open at 6:30AM)
Details: In it’s 8th year the Black Cat is one of those most well attended long distance winter events in New England. The 10 mile event makes for a great winter goal while the 20 mile falls at the perfect time for anyone training for Boston or another early spring marathon. This is one of the most scenic endurance events with the best volunteers, plenty of aid stations and some very cool swag options.
Swag:
This year you’ll have your choice! Touchscreen Winter custom gloves or a Winter pom pom custom beanie!
All participates will receive a finisher medal upon completion of the race.
Additional merchandise will be available to purchase through online registration and on the day of event:
Long sleeve gender specific shirts, custom mason jars and if you’d like both the gloves and hat you can purchase that additional item in checkout.
Post Race Party:
After you cross the finish line, join us inside the Hawthorne Hotel for delicious refreshments and fun! We will be serving fruit, bagels, and hot soups to keep you warm. Mimosas and Bloody Marys will be available for purchase!
Registration Fees:
10 Miler – $40 through 1/19
20 Miler – $50 through 1/19
20 Miler Relay – $100 (2 or 4 people) through 1/19
(Plus $5 on 1/20, +$5 on 2/16, plus $10 on race day)
Charity Options – 100% of additional entry fee will be allocated directly to your preferred charity
10 Mile Charity Runner – $50
20 Mile Charity Runner – $60
20 Mile Charity Relay – $125 (2 or 4 person teams)
(No price increases, must be pre-registered for above pricing)
Pre-Packet Pickup Options:
Friday (3/8/19): 3-7 pm at the Hawthorne Hotel (Race Site) in Ballroom
Saturday(3/9/19): 6:30 AM-at the Hawthorne Hotel (Race Site)
Course: The 20 mile course is a two loop run with a few rolling hills, some good down hills and gorgeous scenic views. The event starts in front of the Hawthorne Hotel (Hawthorne Blvd) in the heart of downtown Salem. Runners will follow Lafayette St. continuing on 114 into Marblehead and turn around at the entrance to Devereaux Beach. Head back into Salem all the way down Fort Avenue and looping back into downtown Salem to Finish.
Team Relay: This is for the 20 mile distance only and was created for teams of 3 or 4 runners. No transportation will be provided for relay runners. If you are a team of 4, two people will be at the start and two people will be at the turn around at Devereaux Beach. We recommend having your bib on a race belt so it’s easy to hand off to your teammate. If you are a team of 3, it’s up to you how you want to split the distance. Our recommendation would be to have one at the start, one teammate at the Saltonstall School, and one at Devereaux Beach. The first runner will run a total of 7 miles to meet there teammate at Saltonstall School who will finish the first 10 miles, and proceed to the second loop, running to Devereaux Beach and that last teammate will run from Devereaux to finish the event. This way each runner will run approximately be running the same mileage.
***We welcome strollers/dogs. We ask that you do line up in the back at the start.
Course Map:
Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male and Female in 10 & 20 Miler
Top three Male and Female in each age AG category ( see below)
Top Team/Club – Male/Female/Co-ed running clubs (top 3 runners cumulative times)
Age Groups:
19 and under – Male/Female
20-29 – Male/Female
30-39 – Male/Female
40-49 – Male/Female
50-59 – Male/Female
60-69 – Male/Female
70-79 – Male/Female
80+ Male/Female
Black Cat Beneficiaries: The Black Cat 10/20 Miler supports a variety of organizations. MR8, Allie Castner Foundation & Fit Girls Marblehead.
Accommodations: Hawthorne Hotel is our host hotel. Please be sure to book by February 9th for a room rate of $139+ tax.
Weather: The event will take place rain/snow or shine. HOWEVER in the event of serious inclement weather, and we are forced to cancel the run portion due to safety issues we will still be having the party. That being said, faced with a situation of a major Nor’Easter and we are forced to cancel the post race party as well, we will notify you as soon as we possibly can. We will not be making any decisions regarding the event until that morning. Please check our Facebook page for updates and keep an eye out for any and all emails sent out. Given the nature of these events, there are no refunds regardless of what we are forced to do to keep our participants safe. We would however credit a portion of the registration fee toward any future B&S event.
Questions: Email events@bnsfitness.com
