More than a race: It’s an event. Mark your calendars! The North Shore's Running Event of the Summer is back this year and it’s better than ever! It’s a race and a party to benefit Girls On The Run, right in downtown Salem. Come downtown on Sunday morning prepared to run a fun 5k or 8k course with your friends. Then get ready to relax at the RunFest with cold Notch Brewing Beer and live music from one of our favorite bands. Each bib includes a ticket for your first two beverages, then you’re free to purchase more for just $6 per beer. Non-alcoholic beers available as well. Prizes for fastest runners, age groups, and USATF team awards! Early Bib Pick Up Early Bib Pick Up Address: Marathon Sports: 9 Paradise Rd., Salem, MA We highly recommend getting your bib before race day to reduce the risk of delays. Although we will have plenty of volunteers handing out bibs on race day morning, lines can happen. The race will start at 9am sharp, even if people are waiting for bibs. Marathon Sports i
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 30.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to SALEM, MA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
