They’re creepy and they’re kooky: See the crazy costumed runners at the Salem Devils Chase

For some of us, running can be a challenge under the best of circumstances. But just try doing it wearing a giant werewolf head, or carrying a scythe, or dressed as Big Bird. (Or maybe that was Big Bird … The jury is still out.)

But that comes with the territory at the Devils Chase in Salem, which held its 11th annual road race on Saturday, Oct. 26. More than 750 runners came out for the 6.66-mile main event (motto: “Run Like Hell”) and its shorter partner, the 3.33-mile Crazy Clown Run (motto: “Run Like Crazy”). And most of them were decked out in their best devil and clown finery, with plenty of ghouls, goblins, superheroes and crazy characters thrown into the mix.

Runners took off from Salem Willows and snaked their way through the heart of Witch City, passing the Salem Common, Salem Witch Museum, the Custom House, Derby Wharf, the House of Seven Gables and other landmarks. Here’s a small sampling of costumes sported by runners celebrating the Halloween season on Saturday.

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