Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races
- Date Sat 19th April 2025
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Salisbury, Massachusetts
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a thrilling day of fun and fitness at the Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in beautiful Salisbury, Essex! This exciting event features a vibrant 1 Mile Color Run starting at 9:30 AM, followed by the challenging 5K and 10K races at 10 AM. Participants can look forward to dashing through the scenic Salisbury Trail System while being splashed with colorful powders at every quarter-mile mark in the Color Run, making for a memorable experience for all ages!
Not only will you enjoy a day filled with exhilarating races, but you’ll also be supporting a great cause, as all proceeds go towards the Salisbury Parks and Recreation for the development of Partridge Brook Park. With early packet pickup available on Friday and race-day registration opening at 8:30 AM, you’ll have everything you need to kick off your Easter weekend in style! Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a custom t-shirt, enjoy post-race snacks, and relax with a complimentary beer for participants 21 and older. Join us for an unforgettable day of community spirit and active fun!
Not only will you enjoy a day filled with exhilarating races, but you’ll also be supporting a great cause, as all proceeds go towards the Salisbury Parks and Recreation for the development of Partridge Brook Park. With early packet pickup available on Friday and race-day registration opening at 8:30 AM, you’ll have everything you need to kick off your Easter weekend in style! Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a custom t-shirt, enjoy post-race snacks, and relax with a complimentary beer for participants 21 and older. Join us for an unforgettable day of community spirit and active fun!
Organiser's Description
DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025
START TIMES: 9:30AM - COLOR RUN | 10AM - 5K AND 10K
_JOIN US IN CELEBRATING WITH US EASTER WEEKEND AT THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE 5K & 10K AND COLOR RUN!! THE EVENT CONTINUES TO FUNDRAISE FOR THE SALISBURY PARKS AND RECREATION. _
Packet Pickup/Race Day Reg:
Early Packet Pickup on Friday at Salisbury Senior Center (43 Lafayette Rd) from 11-2PM.
Race Day opens at 8:30AM at Lions Park under the pavilion!
5K/10K FEES:
$25 through 1/31
$30 through 3/31
$35 through 4/18
$40 on Race Day
**Youth 15 & Under $20, $25 on race day
1 MILE COLOR RUN (NOT TIMED): $25, $30 on race day does include a t-shirt.
START TIME IS 9:30AM!
At each 1/4 mile mark, Color Runners are doused from head to toe in a different colored powder.
SOME COLOR RUNNERS OPT TO WEAR GLASSES OR GOGGLES FOR THEIR EYES AND USE A BANDANA OR DUST MASK FOR THEIR MOUTHS. OUR COLOR THROWERS MAKE SURE TO AIM LOW AS YOU PASS BY. THE COLOR MOSTLY WASHES OUT OF YOUR CLOTHES AFTER THE EVENT. AS WITH ANYTHING DIRTY, THE SOONER YOU WASH IT THE BETTER. ITS BEST TO WEAR ITEMS THAT YOU WOULDNT MIND GETTING COLORFUL.
Courses: All courses in 2025 will take place within the Salisbury Trail System
CLICK HERE FOR AN INTERACTIVE MAP OF THE 5K COURSE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2850246?units=miles]
Click here for an interactive map of the 10K Course [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2850257?units=miles]
SWAG: Dry fit, super soft custom t-shirt, guaranteed to all participants before April1st!
Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male and Female Hare in the 5K and 10K
Top 3 Male and Female in the 5K/10K in each AG: 15 & under,16-19, 20-39, 40-59, 60-75, 75+
Top Male and Female Stroller in the 5K, Top Male and Female Stroller in the 10K
Top 3 Non-Binary
*NO Double Dipping
PARKING: DPW and Hilton Senior Center, 39/43 Lafayette Rd-Salisbury, MA.
Overflow parking at the Boys and Girls Club.
Post Race: A variety of packaged snacks and fruit will be available. Music & entertainment provided by Evolvement Radio!!
Those 21+ can grab 1 FREE beer on site using their ticket on their race bib!
NEW THIS YEAR* A BIG SHOUT OUT TO OUR SERIES WIDE, YEAR LONG POST RACE POUR PROVIDER, SYLVAN STREET GRILLE! NOW YOU CAN CONTINUING CELEBRATING WITH FELLOW RUNNERS POST RACE AT SYLVAN STREET GRILLE! CHOOSE FROM THEIR SALISBURY OR PEABODY LOCATION, ANYTIME, ALL DAY! JUST SHOW THEM YOUR RACE BIB ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT TO REDEEM YOUR MUCH EARNED, FREE BEER OR GLASS OF WINE!!
BENEFICIARY: 100% of the net proceeds will be allocated to the Salisbury Parks and Recreation for the continued development of Partridge Brook Park.
WEATHER: Races are rain, snow or shine unless we determine that race conditions are dangerous. This will be based on a prudent decision made on race weekend. If the race needs to be cancelled there will be no refunds but we will work to establish a postponement date. That being said, each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid including other amenities paid for such as t-shirts, insurance, and online administrative fees. All fees collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race supplies, staffing, and administration.
Event Contact: High5EM | 978-594-7050 | [email protected]
START TIMES: 9:30AM - COLOR RUN | 10AM - 5K AND 10K
_JOIN US IN CELEBRATING WITH US EASTER WEEKEND AT THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE 5K & 10K AND COLOR RUN!! THE EVENT CONTINUES TO FUNDRAISE FOR THE SALISBURY PARKS AND RECREATION. _
Packet Pickup/Race Day Reg:
Early Packet Pickup on Friday at Salisbury Senior Center (43 Lafayette Rd) from 11-2PM.
Race Day opens at 8:30AM at Lions Park under the pavilion!
5K/10K FEES:
$25 through 1/31
$30 through 3/31
$35 through 4/18
$40 on Race Day
**Youth 15 & Under $20, $25 on race day
1 MILE COLOR RUN (NOT TIMED): $25, $30 on race day does include a t-shirt.
START TIME IS 9:30AM!
At each 1/4 mile mark, Color Runners are doused from head to toe in a different colored powder.
SOME COLOR RUNNERS OPT TO WEAR GLASSES OR GOGGLES FOR THEIR EYES AND USE A BANDANA OR DUST MASK FOR THEIR MOUTHS. OUR COLOR THROWERS MAKE SURE TO AIM LOW AS YOU PASS BY. THE COLOR MOSTLY WASHES OUT OF YOUR CLOTHES AFTER THE EVENT. AS WITH ANYTHING DIRTY, THE SOONER YOU WASH IT THE BETTER. ITS BEST TO WEAR ITEMS THAT YOU WOULDNT MIND GETTING COLORFUL.
Courses: All courses in 2025 will take place within the Salisbury Trail System
CLICK HERE FOR AN INTERACTIVE MAP OF THE 5K COURSE [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2850246?units=miles]
Click here for an interactive map of the 10K Course [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2850257?units=miles]
SWAG: Dry fit, super soft custom t-shirt, guaranteed to all participants before April1st!
Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male and Female Hare in the 5K and 10K
Top 3 Male and Female in the 5K/10K in each AG: 15 & under,16-19, 20-39, 40-59, 60-75, 75+
Top Male and Female Stroller in the 5K, Top Male and Female Stroller in the 10K
Top 3 Non-Binary
*NO Double Dipping
PARKING: DPW and Hilton Senior Center, 39/43 Lafayette Rd-Salisbury, MA.
Overflow parking at the Boys and Girls Club.
Post Race: A variety of packaged snacks and fruit will be available. Music & entertainment provided by Evolvement Radio!!
Those 21+ can grab 1 FREE beer on site using their ticket on their race bib!
NEW THIS YEAR* A BIG SHOUT OUT TO OUR SERIES WIDE, YEAR LONG POST RACE POUR PROVIDER, SYLVAN STREET GRILLE! NOW YOU CAN CONTINUING CELEBRATING WITH FELLOW RUNNERS POST RACE AT SYLVAN STREET GRILLE! CHOOSE FROM THEIR SALISBURY OR PEABODY LOCATION, ANYTIME, ALL DAY! JUST SHOW THEM YOUR RACE BIB ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT TO REDEEM YOUR MUCH EARNED, FREE BEER OR GLASS OF WINE!!
BENEFICIARY: 100% of the net proceeds will be allocated to the Salisbury Parks and Recreation for the continued development of Partridge Brook Park.
WEATHER: Races are rain, snow or shine unless we determine that race conditions are dangerous. This will be based on a prudent decision made on race weekend. If the race needs to be cancelled there will be no refunds but we will work to establish a postponement date. That being said, each athlete must accept any such risk of their entry fee paid including other amenities paid for such as t-shirts, insurance, and online administrative fees. All fees collected are used to develop and produce the event, including all race supplies, staffing, and administration.
Event Contact: High5EM | 978-594-7050 | [email protected]
Races
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10k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th April 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$32.80
-
5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th April 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$32.80
-
1 Mile COLOR RUN (NOT TIMED)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th April 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$27.50
At each 1/4 mile mark, Color Runners are doused from head to toe in a different colored powder. Participants wear white at the starting line and finish the race plastered in color!
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