When
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Where
290 Moyer Ln NW, Salem OR
Distance
5K
About this race
The Fanciest 5K Ever
Date: November 7, 2026
Location: 290 Moyer Ln NW, Salem, OR
For more information and registration, visit: The Fanciest 5K Ever
Event Overview
- Cause: Runners fight human trafficking by running in formal wear!
- Attire: Participants are encouraged to wear dresses, tuxedos, bow ties, top hats, and tiaras!
- Beneficiary: All proceeds go to Safety Compass, an organization providing advocacy for sex-trafficking survivors in the mid-Willamette Valley region.
- Fundraising: Runners can set individual or team goals for donations and compete for great prizes.
Event Format
- Participation: In-person and virtual options are available!
- In-Person: Join us in Salem at West Coast Strength for all festivities and run the 5K course.
- Virtual: Complete your fancy run anywhere in the world within a two-week window!
- Prizes: Awards will be given for top finishers, top fundraisers, and fanciest costumes.
Race Day Schedule
- 9:00 AM: Participant Check In, Bib and T-shirt Pick-up, and Day-Of Registration Open at West Coast Strength.
- 10:00 AM: Race Starts at the Start/Finish Line in the West Coast Strength parking lot.
- Route: Runners will head out through Wallace Marine Park and River Front Park, returning to the start.
- 11:00 AM: Awards Ceremony at West Coast Strength, with prizes for winners and participants!
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