Devils Chase 6.66 Miler – “Run Like HELL”
Salem, MA – Saturday October 27th 2018
Time: 8am start time – 6:30am registration and packet pickup will open
Location: Soccer Field, Salem Willows, Salem, Ma. (Other Side of 129 Fort Ave)
ONLINE Registration:
Cost: $35
Event Description:
The Devils Chase 6.66 Mile Run, named to the Top Nine Costume Runs in the World, is the best and most unique event you will run in all year long. 98% of participants dress up in costume, majority Devil Theme costumes. People from all over the world venture to Historic Salem and join us for one Hell of a Good time. The Devils Chase in its 8th year now attracts more than 1000 Devils donning their favorite horns with pitchforks in hand for a scenic 6.66 mile race past a variety of Salem’s well known landmarks including the Salem Common, Peabody Essex Museum, a Real Haunted House, the Custom House, Salem’s Derby Wharf, the House of Seven Gables and more. The course provides two sections of in and outs allowing runners to pass their fellow Devils and admire all of the unique and entertaining costumes. You’ll know your nearing the end of the race when you begin running through an eerie spooky foggy finish.
Teams: New this year! Team has to have a minimum of 5 people. A team can have more however only the top 5 finishers times will be registered. Create or join a team when registering!
Kids Race – .666miles
A fun and quick .666 mile race for kids under 12 years old. This race will start at 8:15am. Packets can be picked up at the registration table starting at 7:45AM. Kids will receive a short sleeve shirt, bib, and a medal for completing the .666mile distance. We encourage costumes!!
Packet Pick-up Options:
Thursday October 25th: 9AM-12PM, 3PM-6PM B&S Fitness Facility (Shetland Park 45 Congress Street, Dock 19/20 – Entrance B Salem, MA 01970 GPS: 90 Leavitt St. Salem, MA 01970)
Friday October 26th: 9AM-12PM, 3PM-6PM B&S Training Facility (Shetland Park 45 Congress Street, Dock 19/20 – Entrance B
Salem, MA 01970 GPS: 90 Leavitt St. Salem, MA 01970)
Saturday October 27th: ( Race Site): 6:30 AM Salem Willlows Park ( 129 Fort Ave, Salem, Ma 01970)
Swag:
2018 Long Sleeve Dry Fit Shirts- IS NOT INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION: CAN PURCHASE AT CHECK OUT
2017 Custom Bibs to the first 1000 runners!!
Beneficiary:
This is a charity event to benefit The Plummer Home: a 501C-3 Non-Profit Organization. www.plummerhome.org
Did you know???
You could be a runner in this years Devils Chase for Team Plummer Youth Promise. Register for “Team Plummer” on the registration option to allocate your registration directly to the Plummer Home. The top 3 Male & Female Team Plummer runners will be eligible for seperate awards ontop of “age-group” awards.
Already registered?! You are able to make additional online donations via plummeryouthpromise.org by clicking on “Donate”.
Plummer Youth Promise assists young people who leave the foster care or juvenile justice system without safe, stable, permanent family connections. Plummer Youth Promise is engaging families for each young person they serve while building their skills and community connections, and by sharing knowledge. They offer assistance in Foster Care, Residential housing and offer structured community programs. We’re happy to support them as this years race benificiary. Make sure to stop and visit their table on race day to learn more!
Prizes:
Who will be the proud runner wearing BIB 666 in this years Devils Chase 6.66 Miler? This years BIB 666 auction comes with a basket full of goodies that values more than $500!! This years custom basket will include: A Devils Chase Custom Race Glass, Brothers Taverna Gift Certificate, Tavern in the square gift certificate, FREE Trolley ride for 4, Long Sleeve 666 shirt, Framed 666 BIB, 666 BIB for race day, Wooden Homemade Pitchfork, Free Comp Entry to any B&S Event, Free Comp Entry to 2017 Devils Chase, VIP race site parking (PRICELESS), Custom Mask by Uncle Boogieman, Devilish Wine and Beer and Devils Chase Tote Bag.
Award Details:
Cash Prize To Top Male and Female Devil! (see costume details below)
Overall Male/Female Finisher, 1st, 2nd and 3rd M/F in each age group: Under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Devil Costumes:
Must include, horns, pitchfork, and a cape or tail.
DEVIL Costumes Prizes to 30 Devils and Top 10 Halloween Costumes:
This includes “Devil Theme” costumes (Deviled Eggs, Devil Food Cake, etc) Devil’s Chase beer, wine and other goodies will be awarded! There are several judges that will be sweeping the venue throughout the morning writing down bib #’s. Before the run award ceremony, bib #’s will be called for Costume Prizes. You must be present to collect your prize.
Accommodations:
Looking for a place to stay for the weekend? Check out this list of great hotels around the area.
Race Refunds and event cancellations:
Due to the nature of event management there are no refunds, no exceptions. The event organizer has the right to shorten or even cancel the event if, in his or her judgment, environmental conditions including weather become dangerous; in this situation no refunds will be given.
