Festivus 5K

10/19/2026

She called for Costanza and he yelled “Cartwright!”… and just like that George missed his big chance. Don’t let your brand be the missed connection at this year’s Festivus 5K! The deadline to sponsor and get your name on the official race shirts is THIS FRIDAY 10/23! https://www.nsedu.org/ways-to-give/friends-of-nec/festivus5k/

10/17/2026

🎅 HOLIDAY RACE SEASON IS COMING! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

It's never too early to start thinking about signing up for December races! Get in the holiday spirit and check out these festive local runs:

🎄 Festivus 5K
https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Salem/Festivus5KforAutism

🎅 Mystic Runners Santa Dash Classic 5k
https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Wakefield/MysticRunnersSantaDashClassic

Are you planning to run a holiday 5K this year? Drop a comment below and let us know which December race is on your calendar! 👇

10/17/2026

Ah, Salem in October. The air is thick with mystery, the streets with witches, and the parking spaces? Virtually extinct.

I once parked a ’78 Mercedes in a place so remote, I had to consult a map, a medium, and a woman who claimed to be the reincarnation of a town clerk.

Why wrestle with the October hordes for a parking space when you could return to Salem in December, when the air is crisp, the grievances are plentiful, and the aluminum pole awaits?

The Festivus 5K: for the traveler who prefers his adventures with fewer witches and a finish line. https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Salem/Festivus5KforAutism

10/07/2026

🎄 A FESTIVUS MIRACLE! 🎄

👟 BROOKS RUNNING is officially joining Festivus 5K at our highest sponsor level: The Festivus Miracle Sponsor!

After years of running in Brooks Running sneakers ourselves, the race committee is pretty much a Brooks fan club at this point. So when the opportunity came to bring our favorite running brand on board as a sponsor, we didn’t exactly have to engage in Feats of Strength to make a decision.

Landing a major shoe sponsor for Festivus is HUGE for us. We are incredibly grateful to Brooks for believing in our race and helping us continue to make Festivus bigger and better.

And, as always, there’s a reason behind the Festivus antics: the kids at Northshore Education Consortium benefit from this race. ❤️ Every sponsor, runner, volunteer and supporter helps us give back to the community and support these amazing kids.

Register for Festivus 5K and come be part of the miracle! https://www.nsedu.org/ways-to-give/friends-of-nec/festivus5k

Festivus 5K for Autism Join the Friends of NEC for the 15th running of the Festivus 5K for Autism on December 13, 2026 in historic downtown Salem, MA! We are looking forward to another successful race and expect over 500 runners! In fourteen years this race has raised over $325,000 for children with...

09/26/2026

Grievance: Trying to explain to tourists why Bridge Street floods with sea water and not rain water.

09/23/2026

WE’RE BACK, BABY!

After 14 years, countless grievances, questionable feats of strength, and more Junior Mints than anyone really needs…

The Festivus 5K is back for YEAR 15! 🎄🏃‍♀️

Registration is OPEN and we are actively seeking sponsors to help us raise proceeds for students at the Northshore Education Consortium!

https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Salem/Festivus5KforAutism

08/06/2026

02/28/2026

Hope to see you there, F5K friends!

How about a chance for a one night stay at the Hawthorne Hotel & a gift card to Longboards Restaurant & Bar? Come DINE with us on Monday, March 2nd for a fun and easy way to support NEC! 🎉🎉🎉 This is a family friendly event and there is plenty of parking!

01/14/2026

Letter: Thanks to all who supported Festivus 5K for Autism

On Sunday, Dec. 14, 500 runners braved below-freezing temperatures and snow-covered roads in Salem to participate in the 14th Annual Festivus 5K for Autism. The event, hosted by Finz Seafood

12/30/2025

UPDATE: See video in comments below!

Airing tomorrow AM!