Tache Realty Wicked Half Marathon

🏃‍♂️ Event Details

• Join Us: Join us at the Annual Tache Realty Wicked Half Marathon in historic Salem, MA!
• Time Cap: Participants will have a 4 hour time cap to complete this course.
• Scenic Route: The event attracts close to 1000 runners, including elites to beginners traveling from all over the world.
• Cheerful Support: The course will offer aid stations every 1.5-2 miles and there will be a ton of cheerful volunteers on the course.

💰 Fees

• Registration: $60 through 12/31
• Late Fees: $70 through 5/31, $80 through 8/31, $90 through 9/14
• Race Week: $95
• Race Day: $100, with a $5 discount for no shirt entry.

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Friend Pick Up: Yes, you can pick up for your friends.
• Pre-Race Pickup: Saturday, from 12-3PM at B&S Headquarters, 45 Congress Street, Dock 19/20 Shetland Park, Salem MA.
• Race Day: Starting at 5:30AM at the Race Site.
• Important: If you are not pre-registered by Friday at Midnight, you will not be able to pick up your race materials until race morning.

🎽 Swag

• Custom Gear: Custom long sleeve shirts and personalized bibs will be provided to participants pre-registered by September 7th.
• Finishers Medal: All participants will receive an event finishers medal upon completion of the event.
• Additional Items: Participants can purchase additional swag items through the registration process, post race, or at packet pickup.

🗺️ Course Information

• Course Map: Click here for an integrative course map.
• USATF Certified: More information available at www.bnseventmanagement.com.
• Time Cap: 4 hour time cap beginning at 7AM.
• Early Start: Participants who have a pace slower than 16 min/miles can start at 6:30AM.

🚰 Course Details

• Aid Stations: The course will offer an Aid Station approximately every 1.5-2 miles with either Gatorade or Water.
• Water Stations: The water stations at Devereux Beach will have Gu’s, petroleum jelly, and bathrooms.
• Important Note: Water stations will not be set up until 7AM for those participating in the unofficial 6:30AM start.

🅿️ Parking

• Available Spaces: Ample parking in and around the Willows, along Fort Avenue, and at the Bentley School.
• Towing Policy: You are not allowed to park in front of any houses or in the neighborhood off Fort Ave—YOUR CAR WILL BE TOWED.
• Obey Signs: Please obey all parking signs.

🏅 Age Group Awards

• Top Awards: Top 3 Overall M/F
• Age Categories: Top 3 M/F in each age group: Under 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
• Non-Binary: Top 3 Non-Binary awards.
• Important: No double dipping.

🍔 Post Race Details

• Food Options: An assortment of homemade and packaged food/drink will be available post-race.
• Drink Choices: Including non-alcoholic beer from Athletic Brewing, Kate's Real Bars and more.
• Mimosas: A beer tent sponsored by Notch Brewing will be available—each beer/mimosa for an additional $9.
• Explore Salem: Post event, we encourage you to head downtown Salem where there are several restaurants, bars, cafes and boutique shops.

🛍️ Additional Information

• Vendors: At the race site we’ll have several sponsors/vendors including the Enjoy Your Life Brand and Seagrass Salem.
• Tour Recommendation: Book a tour with Witch City Walking Tours for a cultural experience and mention you were a participant for 10% off.
• Website: More information available at Witch City Walking Tours.

❤️ Race Charity

• Supported Causes: The Tache Realty Wicked Half Marathon will be supporting the Salem Children’s Charity, Salem Academy Charter School, Fellowship Christian Academy and the Marblehead Hockey Boosters.

🏆 Accreditations

• Top Rankings: Voted one of the top 100 best half marathons in the country by The 100 Half Marathons Club members for 2014, 2015, & 2016.
• Best Half Marathon: Voted the Best Half Marathon by North Shore Race Guide in 2015.

❓ Questions

• Contact: Please email B&S Event Management at events@bnsfitness.com or call 978-204-8588.

📅 Race Date & Location

• Date: 2025-09-21
• Location: 129 Fort Ave, Salem, MA
• Registration Link: Register here.