Black Cat 5K, 10 & 20 Miler
Typically 35–51°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2026
37–60°F
dry
2025
45–63°F
dry
2024
34–37°F
rain
2023
42–57°F
rain
2022
36–55°F
dry
2021
28–56°F
dry
2020
39–45°F
dry
2019
33–47°F
dry
2018
36–58°F
rain
2017
38–42°F
rain
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About this race
Join us for the Annual Black Cat 10 & 20 Miler and new 5K in 2027 happening in Salem, MA in preparation for the Boston Marathon in April!
Participants will receive an epic custom finisher medal that will be a nice addition to anyone's medal collection.
The event attracts close to 600+ runners, including elites to beginners traveling from all over the Country.
We promise running through the historic streets of the Witch City & scenic Marblehead will make these miles fly by!
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