Events
Festivus 5K for Autism 2024
Description
Join us for the 13th running of the Festivus 5K for Autism on December 15, 2024 in historic downtown Salem, MA! We are expecting 500 runners!
In twelve years this race has raised over $240,000 for children with autism. With your support, we will be able to purchase much-needed technologies to assist and educate children with autism at the Northshore Education Consortium* (NEC).
Race Info
Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
Time: 10 AM
Location: Race start and finish are on Derby Street.
Entry Fee: $30 in advance and $35 on race day. Race day registration is at Finz Seafood & Grill from 8:30-9:45 AM in Salem, MA.
Parking: Public parking available in lots, garages, and on streets
Course
Fast, flat course with one water stop
T-Shirts
Race shirts for the first 400 applicants (sizes cannot be guaranteed).
Packet Pickup
Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 10AM - 4PM
New England Running Company
43 Enon Street, Beverly, MA
Awards
Overall Male & Female: Festivus pole trophies for
Age Group: Awards given to top three finishers in: Youth (13 and under), 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, Masters (40-19), Senior Masters (50-59), (60-69), (70 and over).
Team Award: Average time of Top 5 teammates - must include 1 female runner
Best Costume: Male and Female.
Festivus Post-Race Party for Runners
Hosted by Finz Seafood & Grill, 86 Wharf Street, Salem, MA
* The Northshore Education Consortium is one of the largest providers of special education programs for children
with emotional, behavioral, and developmental disabilities on the North Shore. (www.nsedu.org) "Every student. Every day. Whatever it takes."
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Festivus5k.
Race Contact Info
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Place
86 Wharf Street
Salem, MA US 01970
Information on Sponsorship Opportunities (click here)
Race sponsorships are vital offsetting costs and enabling the Northshore Education Consortium* (NEC) to purchase much needed technologies and programming to assist and educate children with autism.
By sponsoring this event, you support local children with autism while marketing your business with the following**:
• Logo or name on race t-shirt
• Logo or name on Festivus 5K for Autism & NEC websites
• Logo or name on Festivus race posters used for marketing purposes
• Several mentions on the Festivus 5K for Autism & NEC Facebook pages
• Recognition in press related materials sent to all local media outlets…. and more!
We look forward to adding you to our list of 2024 Festivus 5K for Autism sponsors (note: commitment deadline from some levels is 10/31/24)! Thank you in advance for your consideration. Please reach out to Sarah Seiler, Dir. of Development with any questions at 978.338.1408 or sseiler@nsedu.org.
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