Help the Northshore Education Consortium celebrate its 50th anniversary by joining us for the 14th running of the Festivus 5K for Autism on December 14, 2025 in historic downtown Salem, MA! We are expecting 500 runners! 

In thirteen years this race has raised over $280,000 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 14, 2025
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
Click here for course map

T-Shirts

Race shirts for the first 400 applicants (sizes cannot be guaranteed).

Packet Pickup

Saturday, December 13, 2025 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."