Salem Half Marathon
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Event overview
The LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Salem, Virginia. The in-person races start and finish at the Salem Farmers Market and the course goes through local neighborhoods, Roanoke College, and the downtown business district. The event includes virtual options for the main distances.
Races and entry details
Distances offered:
- Half marathon
- 8K
- Kids Fun Run - 1 mile
- Kids Fun Run - 2 miles
- Virtual versions of each event
Published entry fees on the page are: half marathon $70, 8K $45, kids fun runs $20. Virtual event fees listed are: virtual half marathon $55, virtual 8K $40, virtual kids runs $20. Age eligibility notes list the half marathon open to ages 12 to 120 and the kids fun runs open to ages 4 to 12. Some registration deadlines are given for virtual events and late price increases are noted for certain events.
Location and partners
Location: Salem Farmers Market, 3 E. Main St., Salem, VA 24153. The event is organized as the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run and produced in partnership with Blue Ridge Racing. The page also references the Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown series as a related challenge for completing multiple regional races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
