Black Cat 5K, 10 & 20 Miler
Updated
Sunday, April 4, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Salem (90 Leavitt St). Distances: 5K, 10 miles, 20 miles. Entry from $35 to $85; the 10 miles goes from $75 to $85 after December 31.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, April 4
2027 · in 148 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10 miles20 miles
Price
$35 to $85
Plus the platform's processing fee
10 miles goes up after Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Apr 4 (in 148 days)
Opened Aug 22, 2026
Race day in Salem
Weather
50° / 32°F
Typical high and low for April 4, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Marblehead, MA (1.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:22 AM – 7:11 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- South Harbor Garage · paid0.4 mi
- South Harbor Garage · paid0.4 mi
- Klop Alley Lot · paid0.5 mi
19 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Cisco's Tipico restaurant0.1 mi
- El Buen Sabor restaurant0.1 mi
- Prime Pizza quick bite0.2 mi
- Longboards Restaurant & Bar restaurant0.3 mi
79 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.4 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Apr 3
Where to stay
10 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)10 within 3 mi14 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Lafeyette Hotel
About 7 min walk0.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: The Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites
About 7 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hampton Inn Salem Boston
About 8 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: The Coach House
About 10 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel · Lark Hotels
Hotel 5 of 5: The Hotel Salem
About 11 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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