Salem April Fool's Race

04/30/2026

Another fun local race this weekend!

There's still time to register for the 46th annual ZEM-Benn Road Race this Sunday. 3.8 and 10 k options as well as kids fun run.

https://www.runreg.com/13441

04/13/2026

Enjoyed running the roads of Washington County during the April Fool's Race? You'll be sure to enjoy Rail Trail to the Footbridge 5k and Kids 1k just up the road in Granville. https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Granville/RailTrailToTheFootbridge5kAndKids1k

04/03/2026

Tomorrow is race day and preparations are being finalized. If you have not already registered, just show up with plenty of time before the race(s) you want to run to register. CASH or CHECK ONLY for day of registration. Thank you!

03/30/2026

It's race week and time to thank the 1 mile sponsors! This race is truly a community effort!

03/27/2026

Just about a week till race day! Thanks to this group of sponsors for making the race possible!

03/25/2026

Only 10 days till race day and while we couldn't have the race without runners, we really couldn't have a race without the generosity of some great sponsors! Since we are 10 days away and the 10K is the first race, let's say thank you to our 10K Sponsors!

03/20/2026

Today's the last day to register before prices increase! Don't delay, register roday!

By Historic Salem Courthouse Preservation Association Inc

03/18/2026

Only 3 days until prices increase so we thought we would give you 3 reasons to register today! - https://givebutter.com/AF26

1. Save money!

2. Race to win one of the 5k or 10k winners prize baskets filled with local products (On A Limb Catering & Baking Company goodies, OverEast Farms Beef, Maple syrup treats from Adams Sugarhouse and Wild Hill Maple, Gift certificates from Williy Farms and Fort Salem Theater, an Al WIlson cutting board, as well as good from Gardenworks and Cluck n' Quack).

3. Race to win your age group and get Dry Brook Sugar House syrup (5k and 10k) or treats from On A Limb Catering & Baking Company (1 mile).

By Historic Salem Courthouse Preservation Association Inc

03/10/2026

🏃🏽‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ Run, don’t walk—registration is OPEN for this year’s April Fool’s Race in Salem, NY! 🎉

This annual tradition is one you definitely don’t want to miss 💛 Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned runner, there’s a race for everyone from novice to expert!

🎽 Register by March 20 to score reduced registration costs and an official April Fool’s Race T-shirt.

Grab your friends, lace up your sneakers, and get ready for one of the most fun race days of the year! 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️

More information & to register now: aprilfoolsrace.com

03/07/2026

Under a month until race day! Have you registered yet? Prices go up in two weeks.

By Historic Salem Courthouse Preservation Association Inc

02/14/2026

Need a last minute gift idea for that special someone on Valentine's Day? Get them the gift of entry into the 45th Annual April Fool's Race!

By Historic Salem Courthouse Preservation Association Inc