Salem Half Marathon
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LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run - Salem, VA
The LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Salem, Virginia. Events center on the Salem Farmers Market in downtown Salem and include in-person and virtual options across multiple distances.
- Half Marathon - in-person and virtual options
- 8K - in-person and virtual options
- G&H Contracting Kids Fun Run 1 mile - in-person and virtual options
- G&H Contracting Kids Fun Run 2 miles - in-person and virtual options
The in-person course starts and finishes at the Salem Farmers Market and runs through local neighborhoods, Roanoke College, and the downtown business district. The event is produced in partnership with Blue Ridge Racing and organized under the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run name.
Age eligibility is noted for specific events; the half marathon lists open ages 12 to 120, and the kids runs list ages 4 to 12. Virtual event registration closes October 9, 2026. The half marathon also offers an opportunity to earn the Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown medal when combined with specified regional races within the same year, and a Triple Crown Sprint Series option exists for shorter races in the series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
