Oregon · 5K
The Fanciest 5K. Ever.
The Fanciest 5K. Ever. is a 5K event held in Salem, Oregon. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 7, 2026. About 2,100 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 7, 2026
- Location
- Salem, OR
- Field size
- ~2,100 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Location
- Salem, Oregon
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 2,100 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 10:00 AM PST
About the The Fanciest 5K. Ever.
The Fanciest 5K Ever is a recreational, fun, community race were runners fight human trafficking by running in formal wear! Dresses, tuxedos, bow ties, top hats, tiaras, all the glitz and glam… but on the run for a great cause! Got an old prom dress or ridiculously frilly suit you'd love to strut around in again? Fancy yourself up! All of the money raised goes directly to Safety Compass, a local organization that provides free, confidential advocacy for sex-trafficking survivors in the mid-Will…
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The Fanciest 5K. Ever.: common questions
- When is the The Fanciest 5K. Ever.?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 7, 2026.
- Where is the The Fanciest 5K. Ever. held?
- In Salem, Oregon.
- What distances does the The Fanciest 5K. Ever. offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the The Fanciest 5K. Ever.?
- About 2,100 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the The Fanciest 5K. Ever.?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Fanciest 5K. Ever.?
- Yes — registration is open. $50 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the The Fanciest 5K. Ever. start?
- 10:00 AM PST.
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