Festivus 5K for Autism
- Date Sun 14th December 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Salem, Massachusetts
- Price $34.30
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 14th annual Festivus 5K for Autism on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the charming historic downtown Salem, Essex! This spirited event not only promises a fun-filled race but also celebrates the Northshore Education Consortium's 50th anniversary. With a flat and fast course starting and finishing on Derby Street, we expect to welcome around 500 enthusiastic runners to this important cause. Over the past thirteen years, this incredible race has raised more than $280,000 to support children with autism, helping to provide essential technologies and educational resources.
The race kicks off at 10 AM, with early registration available for just $30 and $35 on race day. Participants can register at Finz Seafood & Grill from 8:30 to 9:45 AM. The first 400 entrants will receive a race shirt, and there will be exciting awards for overall male and female winners, age group categories, and even prizes for the best costumes! After the race, stick around for a festive post-race party hosted by Finz Seafood & Grill. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run for a great cause and make a difference in the community!
The race kicks off at 10 AM, with early registration available for just $30 and $35 on race day. Participants can register at Finz Seafood & Grill from 8:30 to 9:45 AM. The first 400 entrants will receive a race shirt, and there will be exciting awards for overall male and female winners, age group categories, and even prizes for the best costumes! After the race, stick around for a festive post-race party hosted by Finz Seafood & Grill. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to run for a great cause and make a difference in the community!
Organiser's Description
HELP THE NORTHSHORE EDUCATION CONSORTIUM CELEBRATE ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY BY JOINING US FOR THE 14TH RUNNING OF THE FESTIVUS 5K FOR AUTISM ON DECEMBER 14, 2025 in historic downtown Salem, MA! We are expecting 500 runners!
In thirteen years this race has raised over $280,000 for children with autism. With your support, we will be able to purchase much-needed technologies to assist and educate children with autism at the Northshore Education Consortium* (NEC).
RACE INFO
Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 10 AM
Location: Race start and finish are on Derby Street.
Entry Fee: $30 in advance and $35 on race day. Race day registration is at Finz Seafood & Grill from 8:30-9:45 AM in Salem, MA.
Parking: Public parking available in lots, garages, and on streets
COURSE
Fast, flat course with one water stop
Click here for course map [http://www.nsedu.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/F5KMap.png]
T-SHIRTS
Race shirts for the first 400 applicants (sizes cannot be guaranteed).
PACKET PICKUP
Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10AM - 4PM
New England Running Company
43 Enon Street, Beverly, MA
AWARDS
OVERALL MALE & FEMALE: Festivus pole trophies for
AGE GROUP: Awards given to top three finishers in: Youth (13 and under), 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, Masters (40-19), Senior Masters (50-59), (60-69), (70 and over).
TEAM AWARD: Average time of _Top 5_ teammates - must include 1 female runner
BEST COSTUME: Male and Female.
FESTIVUS POST-RACE PARTY FOR RUNNERS
Hosted by Finz Seafood & Grill, 86 Wharf Street, Salem, MA
* _The Northshore Education Consortium is one of the largest providers of special education programs for children _
_with emotional, behavioral, and developmental disabilities on the North Shore. (_www.nsedu.org [http://www.nsedu.org]) _ "EVERY STUDENT. EVERY DAY. WHATEVER IT TAKES."_
In thirteen years this race has raised over $280,000 for children with autism. With your support, we will be able to purchase much-needed technologies to assist and educate children with autism at the Northshore Education Consortium* (NEC).
RACE INFO
Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
Time: 10 AM
Location: Race start and finish are on Derby Street.
Entry Fee: $30 in advance and $35 on race day. Race day registration is at Finz Seafood & Grill from 8:30-9:45 AM in Salem, MA.
Parking: Public parking available in lots, garages, and on streets
COURSE
Fast, flat course with one water stop
Click here for course map [http://www.nsedu.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/F5KMap.png]
T-SHIRTS
Race shirts for the first 400 applicants (sizes cannot be guaranteed).
PACKET PICKUP
Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10AM - 4PM
New England Running Company
43 Enon Street, Beverly, MA
AWARDS
OVERALL MALE & FEMALE: Festivus pole trophies for
AGE GROUP: Awards given to top three finishers in: Youth (13 and under), 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, Masters (40-19), Senior Masters (50-59), (60-69), (70 and over).
TEAM AWARD: Average time of _Top 5_ teammates - must include 1 female runner
BEST COSTUME: Male and Female.
FESTIVUS POST-RACE PARTY FOR RUNNERS
Hosted by Finz Seafood & Grill, 86 Wharf Street, Salem, MA
* _The Northshore Education Consortium is one of the largest providers of special education programs for children _
_with emotional, behavioral, and developmental disabilities on the North Shore. (_www.nsedu.org [http://www.nsedu.org]) _ "EVERY STUDENT. EVERY DAY. WHATEVER IT TAKES."_
Races
-
Festivus 5K for Autism 2025
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$34.30
Participate in Running Research
Receive 2 FREE months of run training from our friends at RunDot
The RunDot Project is a research initiative that helps RunDot quantify and enhance the performance gains that RunDot's Optimized Training delivers over training alternatives.
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewFestivus 5K for Autism
