Devils Chase 6.66 Miler – “Run Like HELL”

Date: October 26, 2019

Start Time: 8:15AM

Location: GPS: 129 Fort Avenue, Salem, MA 01970 (Salem Willows Soccer Field)

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 10th 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, Salem Witch 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.

Entry Fees:
$35 through 5/1
$40 through 8/1
$45 through 10/26
Race day: $55

Swag: 
Long sleeve dry fit shirts are included in this years event.
Runners who pre-register prior to 9/24 will have their name printed on their race bib.

Course: The Devils Chase in its 9th 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, the Custom House, Salem’s Derby Wharf, the House of Seven Gables and more. The course provides two section of out and backs which allow you to check out all the creative costumes, while the miles just tic by.

Packet pick-up:
Friday ONLY from 3-7PM at the B&S Fitness Facility (GPS: 90 Leavitt St. Salem, MA)**Yes you may pick up your friends packets.
Saturday October 26th at Race Site: 6:30 AM (Salem Willows Soccer Field, GPS: 129 Fort Ave, Salem, MA

Kids Race – .666miles
Starting at 8:30AM, kids will participate in a fun and quick .666 mile race for kids under 12 years old. Packets can be picked up at the registration table starting at 8AM. Kids will receive a short sleeve shirt, bib, and a medal for completing the .666mile distance. We encourage costumes!!

Team Challenge: Teams must have a minimum of 5 people to participate in the team challenge. A team can have more however only the top 5 finishers times will be scored. You can create or join a team when registering! 5 prizes will be awarded to the first place overall team.

BIB 666 & 333 Auction: Who will be the proud runner wearing 666 or 333 in this years events? This years auction comes with a basket full of goodies that values more than $500!! This years custom baskets will include: event swag, Brothers Taverna Gift Certificate, FREE Trolley ride for 4, Framed BIB, race day BIB, Wooden Homemade Pitchfork for the 666 Winner, Free Comp Entry to any B&S Event, Free Comp Entry to our 2020 event, VIP race site parking (PRICELESS), Custom Mask by Uncle Boogieman for the Clown and Wine/Beer.

Award Details:
$150 Cash Prize to the Top Male & Female Devil (See mandatory costume details below)
Overall Male/Female Finisher
Top 3 M/F in each age group: Under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Team Challenge Award: Top 5 team finishers will receive an award

Devil Costume Requirements:
Must include, horns, pitchfork, and a cape or tail for the 1st place M/F Cash Prizes!

Beneficiary:
Plummer Home for Boys is a private, non-profit entity that has existed for over 150 years. It provides services for adolescent and young adult males from throughout the North shore who have a history of abuse and neglect and/or are struggling with managing their behaviors. The Home works to instill in each boy a sense of hope and confidence, to learn more adaptive behaviors, and to develop greater self-esteem in order to help them lead fulfilling lives.

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.

Race Feedback

2011

First off I want to say that it sure was a lot of fun to participate in your race today. Wasn’t sure what to expect and used the Active Schwaggle to enter (got my running partner to do it also) and we were very pleasantly surprised. Great course, lots of energy and enthusiasm in the crowd of runners and volunteers, very cool shirts. It sure was a great time all around and I really enjoyed the chance to dress up in my devil’s outfit! -CB

2010

Wandering Star said:

This was my first time running the Devil’s Chase (and the 2nd annual one, I believe) and, overall, it was a pleasant experience. The energy level was high, costumes fun and creative, refreshments ample, people friendly, weather cooperative, parking convenient, and course scenic (and not too hilly!). To boot I won a bottle of wine for my costume, which was validating.

Jim LaMothe said:

Fun race all around. The costumes, the energy of the crowds and the fellowship among runners gave the event a very positive vibe. One good thing about the course is that, on three different occasions, the runners pass each other on out and back runs. This creates a nice feeling of community, which is a big reason I run in road races. Obviously disappointing to have to wait for acurate times to be posted, especially when you run faster than your goal as I did. With a little tweaking, this will be one of the most popular road races if the year in our region
ScottByers said:

Timing issues aside, this was a great race. I flew up from Miami for Halloween in Salem and registered for this race during the end of the week. The course was fantastic, including tons of water views and a portion of the race that sent us through the edge of the docks with a Devil waiting for us in the middle. Also, the TEK race shirts were a nice bonus to assist with the fact that my Miami ass was freezing. The course wasn’t the only fantastic part, the locals of Salem were terrific. Thousands of people cheered from their houses, the center of town, and the like. The fans who were out and about at 8 in the morning made this race a great run.
Hi there,

I just wanted to tell you that the Devil’s Chase race was one of the funnest races my husband and I have done. It was such a pretty course thru Salem, fan support was great thru the neighborhoods, and I’ve never been offered Bloody Mary’s on the course before! We missed the zombie dance, but I guess that’s just an incentive to run faster next time! 🙂

Thank you!

Karen Bates

Barre, VT

2015’s First Place Costume Winner!