Tortoise and the Hare Trail Races

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8 Lions Way, Salisbury MA

Saturday, April 4th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ Race Information

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Start Times: 10AM - 5K & 10K and 9:30AM - COLOR RUN
Event Purpose: 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 and Registration

Early Packet Pickup: Friday at Salisbury Senior Center (43 Lafayette Rd) from 11-2PM.
Race Day: Opens at 8:45AM at Lions Park under the pavilion!

💵 5K/10K Fees

Pricing: $25 through 12/31, $30 through 3/31, $35 through 4/3 until 8PM, $45 on Race Day
Youth Fee: Youth 15 & Under – $20, $25 on race day

🌈 1 Mile Color Run

Cost: $25, $30 on race day, includes a t-shirt.
Start Time: 9:30AM!
Experience: At each 1/4 mile mark, Color Runners are doused from head to toe in a different colored powder.
Gear: Some color runners opt to wear glasses or goggles for their eyes and use a bandana or dust mask for their mouths.

🗺️ Courses

Location: All courses will take place within the Salisbury Trail System.
5K Course: Click here for an interactive map of the 5K Course
10K Course: Click here for an interactive map of the 10K Course

🎁 Swag

Participants: Dry fit, super soft custom t-shirt, guaranteed to all participants before April 1st!

🏆 Awards

Categories: Top 3 Overall Male and Female Hare in the 5K and 10K.
Age Groups: Top 3 Male and Female in the 5K/10K in each AG: 15 & under, 16-19, 20-39, 40-59, 60-75, 76+
Inclusivity: Top 3 Non-Binary.

🚗 Parking

Locations: DPW and Senior Center, 39/43 Lafayette Rd-Salisbury, MA.
Overflow: Parking at the Boys and Girls Club and the Salisbury Elementary School.

🍕 Post Race

Snacks: A variety of packaged snacks and fruit will be available.
Entertainment: Music & entertainment provided by Evolvement Radio!
Free Beer: Those 21+ can grab 1 FREE beer on site using their ticket on their race bib!

💖 Beneficiary

100% of the net proceeds will be allocated to the Salisbury Parks and Recreation.

🌧️ Weather Policy

Races are rain, snow or shine unless we determine that race conditions are dangerous. If the race needs to be cancelled there will be no refunds but we will work to establish a postponement date. 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.