The Fanciest 5K. Ever.
- Date Sat 8th November 2025 - Sat 15th November 2025
- Time 10:00AM PST
- Location Salem, Oregon
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at The Fanciest 5K Ever, taking place from November 8th to November 15th, 2025, in the charming city of Salem, Polk. This unique and vibrant community event invites runners to don their finest formal wear—think elegant dresses, dapper tuxedos, and whimsical accessories—as they hit the pavement for a worthy cause: fighting human trafficking. Participants will enjoy a scenic 5K route through the beautiful Wallace Marine Park and River Front Park, starting and finishing at West Coast Strength (290 Moyer Ln NW, Salem, OR 97304).
Not only will you have the chance to strut your stuff in style, but you can also become a fundraiser, setting individual or team goals to support Safety Compass, an organization that provides vital advocacy for sex-trafficking survivors in the mid-Willamette Valley. Whether you choose to join us in person or participate virtually from anywhere in the world, you'll have a two-week window to complete your fancy run. With exciting prizes for the top finishers, top fundraisers, and the fanciest costumes, this event promises fun, camaraderie, and a significant impact. Don’t miss out on this fabulous opportunity to make a
Not only will you have the chance to strut your stuff in style, but you can also become a fundraiser, setting individual or team goals to support Safety Compass, an organization that provides vital advocacy for sex-trafficking survivors in the mid-Willamette Valley. Whether you choose to join us in person or participate virtually from anywhere in the world, you'll have a two-week window to complete your fancy run. With exciting prizes for the top finishers, top fundraisers, and the fanciest costumes, this event promises fun, camaraderie, and a significant impact. Don’t miss out on this fabulous opportunity to make a
Organiser's Description
The Fanciest 5K Ever is a recreational, fun, community race were runners fight human trafficking by running in formal wear! Dresses, tuxedos, bow ties, top hats, tiaras, all the glitz and glam but on the run for a great cause! Got an old prom dress or ridiculously frilly suit you'd love to strut around in again? Fancy yourself up! All of the money raised goes directly to Safety Compass, a local organization that provides free, confidential advocacy for sex-trafficking survivors in the mid-Willamette Valley region of OR.
Runners have the opportunity to become fundraisers and set individual or team goals for donations raised! We've got great prizes for the top fundraisers!
2025 will be a In-Person AND VIRTUAL event, so runners can join us in Salem at West Coast Strength (290 Moyer Ln NW, Salem, OR 97304) for all the fancy festivities and run the course through Wallace Marine Park and River Front Park OR they can register and have a two week window to complete their fancy run and submit their time and photos virtually from wherever they are in the world! Prizes for top finishers, top fundraisers and fanciest costumes will be awarded at the end of the one week window.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
9:00 AM - Participant Check In, Bib and T-shirt Pick-up and Day-Of Registration Open inside the West Coast Strength (290 Moyer Ln NW, Salem, OR 97304)
10:00 AM - RACE STARTS at Start/Finish Line in the West Coast Strength parking lot. Runners head out onto the 5K Route through Wallace Marine Park and River Front Park, ending where they started!
11:00 AM - AWARDS CEREMONY starts inside West Coast Strength, Prizes for top finishers, top fundraisers and fanciest outfits!
Runners have the opportunity to become fundraisers and set individual or team goals for donations raised! We've got great prizes for the top fundraisers!
2025 will be a In-Person AND VIRTUAL event, so runners can join us in Salem at West Coast Strength (290 Moyer Ln NW, Salem, OR 97304) for all the fancy festivities and run the course through Wallace Marine Park and River Front Park OR they can register and have a two week window to complete their fancy run and submit their time and photos virtually from wherever they are in the world! Prizes for top finishers, top fundraisers and fanciest costumes will be awarded at the end of the one week window.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
9:00 AM - Participant Check In, Bib and T-shirt Pick-up and Day-Of Registration Open inside the West Coast Strength (290 Moyer Ln NW, Salem, OR 97304)
10:00 AM - RACE STARTS at Start/Finish Line in the West Coast Strength parking lot. Runners head out onto the 5K Route through Wallace Marine Park and River Front Park, ending where they started!
11:00 AM - AWARDS CEREMONY starts inside West Coast Strength, Prizes for top finishers, top fundraisers and fanciest outfits!
Races
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The Fanciest 5K Ever
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 8th November 2025 (10:00AM PST)
$32.80
OPENS 01 SEPCome run your Fanciest 5K Ever with us in person in Salem, Oregon while raising funds for local non-profit Safety Compass and the survivors of sex-trafficking that they serve! Enjoy the pre-race party, photo booth and run our 5K course through Wallace Marine Park and River Front Park. Finish line party with snacks and prizes at West Coast Strength! -
The Fanciest Virtual 5K Ever
Incl. $2.80 Fee
$32.80
OPENS 01 SEPRun your Fanciest 5K wherever you are! Last year we had runner join us from all over the country! Sign up, print your bib and plan your route wherever you are! Then submit your time and photos and receive your medal!
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