Runners to Take Over Derby Street for Mile Race on Friday

The Derby Street Mile Road Race returns to Derby Street on Friday night.

The 10th annual late summer race is put on by the Salem Park, Recreation and Community Services Department along with B & S Fitness.

It starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22.

See a video of the 2013 race from Vimeo below. Last year, the race won honorable mention for best mile race from the Best of North Shore Road Race Guide.

The race will mean that Derby Street and all side streets leading to Derby Street will be closed to traffic from 6:45-7:30 p.m.

“Please plan accordingly,” city officials said in an announcement on Thursday.

The race starts at the Fort Avenue end of Derby Street and heads toward the downtown, finishing near Pickering Wharf.

To celebrate its 10th year, there will be a barbecue for runners near the finish line with either a hotdog or hamburger, chips and a bottle of water. The cost of the barbecue is $5 in advance or $8 per person on Friday night.

The entry fee is $16 for runners who pre-register and $18 on race day. There is a special entry fee of $45 for families of three or more people.

The top five male and female runners will get an award and all kids will receive a finisher medal.

All of the proceeds from the race go to the Salem Park, Recreation and Community Services Department.

Anyone with questions about the race should contact Recreation Supervisor Katie Duffey at kduffey@salem.com or 978-744-0180.

Photo: Derby Street Mile Facebook Page