The Fanciest 5K
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Event overview
The Fanciest 5K. Ever. is scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Salem, Oregon. The event includes an in-person 5K and a virtual 5K. Entry fee is listed as $40; the price increases after October 31, 2025. Participants can register as individual runners or fundraisers. Prizes are planned for top finishers, top fundraisers and the fanciest outfits.
Distances
- 5K in-person at West Coast Strength, Salem, OR
- 5K virtual with a results submission window from November 8 to November 15, 2025
Course and race-day logistics
The in-person start and finish are at West Coast Strength (290 Moyer Ln NW, Salem, OR 97304). The route crosses the Union Street railroad bridge into Riverfront Park, loops through Riverfront Park, and returns to West Coast Strength. On race day there is participant check-in, bib and T-shirt pick-up, an awards ceremony, and post-race activities including a photo booth and snacks.
Charity and fundraising
All money raised by the event is directed to Safety Compass, a local organization that provides advocacy and support for survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and sex trafficking in the mid-Willamette Valley. Participants may set individual or team fundraising goals; prizes are offered for top fundraisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.