Salem Road Races

Bridge & Back 10K to Benefit the Boys & Girls Club- Thank You!

On a beautiful August Sunday morning, Heritage Days in Salem was kicked off by nearly 400 runners, volunteers and spectators who took to the streets of Salem and Beverly for the 1st Annual Bridge & Back 10K run to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem.

The Bridge & Back 10K race gives a nod to the original Heritage 10K road race which kicked off Heritage Week in Salem for about 35 years before ending in the 1990’s.

On behalf of the 1,000+ members of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem, thank you to all the Runners who participated in our inaugural event which spanned the cities of Salem and Beverly. It marked the first road race to use the Sgt. James Anthony Ayube II  bypass road and the challenging Salem/Beverly Bridge.

This community event would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors. Major sponsors include the Tavern in the Square, New England Running Company, and Sam Adams. Additional sponsors include B&S Fitness, North Shore Road Race Guide, Boston Herald, Saucony, Tee Time Grill, Nelson Gagnon of Rooter-Man To The Rescue, East Boston Savings Bank, Kaloutas Painting, the Stephen M. O’Grady Foundation, Hint Water and Yasso Frozen Yogurt.
We are grateful to the many volunteers who donated their morning to volunteer, including:  Tim Short, Beth O’Grady, Mara Mendlesohn, Denise Ramsdell, TR Ramsdell, Stephanie Haygard, Amy Walsh, Melissa Barker, Lisa Kelly, Patty Gouthro, Kelly Morris, Peter Graves, Lauren Gabel, Julie Arrison,  Amy Walsh, Susan Hennessey, Sheila Chandler, Susan Frasca, Michele Campbell, Richard Stafford, Jonal Roberts, Andre Daley, Ricky Arias, Bryan Martinez, Emily Arias, Marc Gomez, Alex Sanchez, Juandry Canela, Jeffrey Maldonado. Special thanks to Gif Campbell for the great photos he took on the course, the Salem and Beverly Police for keeping our runners safe and controlling traffic during the race and the Salem and Beverly residents who cheered along and encouraged our runners on the course.

Again, thank you to everyone for making this a fantastic inaugural event to benefit programs at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem

Doug Bollen

Bridge & Back 10K  Race Director

Chief of Operations

Joanne Scott

Executive Director

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This great event would not be possible without the support of our community sponsors. Major sponsors include: Tavern in the Square, New England Running Company Sam Adams, Additional sponsors included: B&S Fitness, North Shore Road Race Guide, Boston Herald,  Kaloutas Painting, East Boston Savings Bank and StephenOGrady.com and Rooter-Man

Topics to be discussed: Goal Setting, Injury Prevention, How to Incorporate Long Runs, Intervals, Tempo Runs, and Cross Training into your program, the Difference Between Easy Pace and Race Pace, and then Q & A at the end with Coach Toomey.

*Those that are planning on doin…g the marathon clinic starting July 23rd can come and fill out their profile forms and get any help needed.

This is a free workshop with $5 donations accepted for the Salem Boys & Girls Club.

CONTACT US TO RESERVE A SPOT TODAY! mike@toomeysports.com, 781-771-1614, www.toomeysports.com.

Mike Toomey is a USA Track & Field Level 2 Endurance Coach

Miles is returning for his 3rd fabulous year! Please join us for the 3rd annual Miles Over the Moon 4 Miler, a unique and fun summer night run! Make sure to “like” the Miles Over the Moon page on Facebook to keep up with all the latest info!

RACE DATE: Friday, July 12, 2013 at 8 pm.

LOCATION: Registration is at the Salem Common, 6:30pm-7:30pm. Race start is on Pleasant Street.

PARKING: Public parking lots available as well as on street parking

ENTRY FEE: $20 for entries received by 6/30, $25 thereafter

REGISTRATION: Available online at www.northshoretimingonline.com or click here to download the mail in application

COURSE: Very flat and fast, wheel measured 4 miles (with water stops)

AWARDS: Trophies for overall 1st place male and female winners. Age group medals for top 3 male and females: under 19, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Results to be posted on coolrunning.com.

POST-RACE: Post race food and water provided. After-party at the Knights of Columbus by the Salem Common on Washington Square East, Salem MA

PACKET PICK-UP: TBD

RACE SHIRTS: Available to the first 350 applicants (sizes cannot be guaranteed)

To view the Miles Over the Moon course map, click here!

For turn by turn directions of the Miles Over the Moon course

Save the date for the this year’s Wicked Kidz Race! The 5th Annual Wicked Kidz Race will take place on July 20 and is hosted by the Wicked Running Club in Partnership with the Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services Department. You can download the application by clicking here and mail it in or register online at www.salem.com. This is one of the few kids only races around the North Shore!

For more information about the race or if you would like to volunteer please contact Tim Short at 978-744-0180 ext. 20 or tshort@salem.com.

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Forest River Park, Salem, MA

Parking: Public and on street parking available

Course: Paved loops through Forest River Park

Entry Fee: $2.00 per race

Information: Contact tshort@salem.com or info@wickedrunningclub.com

Registration: Applications can be found at www.wickedrunningclub.com or www.salemroadraces.com

Please make checks payable to the “Wicked Running Club” and mail to:

Tim Short, Race Director

Park & Recreation

5 Broad St. Salem, MA 01970

Awards: Trophy to top male & female finishers; Medals to top 3 in each age group; ribbons to all finishers

Age Groups: 6-8, 9-11, 12-14

T-Shirts: Shirts to the first 75 registrants.

Post-Race: Post race food and beverages provided.

Friday, August 16, 2013 in Salem, Mass, 7:00pm & 7:15pm. Race starts on Fort Ave & finishes at Pickering Wharf! Entry fee: $18 pre-race day $20 on race day,  USATF Certified number MA07017JK Awesome Technical short sleeve shirts given to first 300 entrants!!

Two races, enter your choice “Family or Competitive” Run Competitive run 7:00 pm – Top 3 in age groups will receive awards in Competitive run Family Run 7:15pm – all runners in Family run will receive medals.

CHIP TIMING provided by Racewire.com and $100.00 for Male/Female Course Records