Devils Chase 6.66 Miler – “Run Like HELL”
Date: October 23, 2021 *Registration will be open by the end of March.
Start Times:
8:00AM – Devils Chase 6.66 Miler
8:10AM – Creepy Clown 3.33 Miler
Location: GPS: 129 Fort Avenue, Salem, MA 01970 (Salem Willows Soccer Field)
666 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.
666 Fees:
Early bird registration: $35 through June 1
General Registration: $40 through August 1
Late Registration: $45 through October 16
Race Week: $50
Race day: $55
No Swag Entry: $30 – No price increase *Does include finisher medal.
Race Virtually: $35 *Does include an event shirt, bib, finisher medal.
Swag: Cozy long sleeve t-shirts to all pre-registered participants. Finisher medals to all participants in the 6.66 and 3.33 Miler. Runners who pre-register prior to 9/23 will have their name printed on their race bib.
Merchandise: You’ll have the opportunity to purchase addl. Devils Chase & Creepy Clown merchandise during online checkout, packet pick or post race on race day. (Cash/check/credit)
Course: 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, the Custom House, Salem’s Derby Wharf, the House of Seven Gables, Winter Island and more. This year the course has been slightly modified. Please see the map and turn by turn directions below.
Packet Pick-Up Options:
Friday, October 22nd, from 3-6 PM at the B&S Fitness Facility (GPS: 90 Leavitt St. Salem, MA)**Yes you may pick up your friends packets.
Saturday October 23rd will open at race site: 6:30-8AM (Salem Willows Soccer Field, GPS: 129 Fort Ave, Salem, MA
Team Challenge: Teams must have a minimum of 2 people to participate in the team challenge. A team can have more people, however only the top 2 finishers times will be scored. You can create or join a team when registering! Awards will be given to the three fastest teams and largest participating 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, The Derby Restaurant Gift Card, Brothers Taverna Gift Card, 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 2021 event, VIP race site parking (PRICELESS), Custom Mask by Uncle Boogieman for the Clown and Wine/Beer. 100% of proceeds will be allocated to the Salem Childrens Charity.
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+
Top 3 Fastest Teams
Largest Team
Devil Costume Requirements:
Must include, horns, pitchfork, and a cape or tail for the 1st place M/F Cash Prizes!
Dogs/Strollers: We do welcome dogs and strollers. We do ask that you line up in the back at the start line. All dogs must be leashed at all times.
Event Beneficiaries: The Devils Chase supports a variety of organizations including the Salem Children’s Charity & Salem High School.
Accommodations: Hawthorne Hotel and The Salem Waterfront Hotel are our two recommendations. Please be sure to book as soon as possible as rooms will fill up fast.
Weather: We understand that life happens and things come up. That being said, we now offer a standard entry and the option to make it fully refundable. The standard entry is the base amount that is required to register for the race. The refundable option is an additional charge that provides the opportunity for a full refund at any time, up to the day before the race. Once a standard entry is purchased, it cannot be upgraded to refundable at a later date.
In the case of an event cancellation due to public safety, inclement weather or some other unforeseen power at be, we will provide several options including a deferral, credit or transfer.
Questions: Please email B&S Event Management at events@bnsfitness.com or call 978-204-8588.
