Ice Cream Run 2026 — Salem, OH

Date
July 15, 2026
Location
Salem, OH
Venue
700 Sunset Blvd.
Start Time
6:45 PM
Entry Fee
$12.00 – $30.00
Events
Kids Run (1/2 Mile), 2-Mile Run/Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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Registration for the Ice Cream Run ranges from $12 to $30, with races held on July 15, 2026, in Salem, Ohio. The event starts at 6:45 PM at 830 Superior Ave. and offers two distances: a 2-mile option and a 5-mile option. If you can't attend in person, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete your chosen distance on your own schedule. This is a straightforward running event ideal for those seeking a structured evening race or flexible virtual alternative.

From the Race Organizer
The second annual Ice Cream Run, presented by GCXC Racing - Youngstown, takes place on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026, at Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem, Ohio. - The address for the park is: 700 Sunset Blvd., Salem, Ohio 44460. - Registration includes a finisher medal, participant shirt, custom bib number and free ice cream after the race, provided by Totally 80s Ice Ice Cream Shoppe. *Please note that custom finisher medals are for 2-Mile participants. - Race day packet pick-up: 5:30pm-6:30pm at Pavilion #8 (next to the start/finish line). - The 1/2 Mile Kids Run begins at 6:45pm. The 2-Mile Run/Walk begins at 7:00pm. Both races are chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown. - Kids Fun Run Awards: Top Three Overall Males and Females. All kids receive a participation medal. - 2-Mile Awards: Top Three Overall Males/Females. Top Three Males/Females in age groups: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Up. - Proceeds benefit Salem Waterworth M emorial Park.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ice Cream Run 2026 — Salem, OH?

Ice Cream Run 2026 — Salem, OH takes place on July 15, 2026. The race is held in Salem, Ohio.

Where is Ice Cream Run 2026 — Salem, OH held?

Ice Cream Run 2026 — Salem, OH is held at 700 Sunset Blvd. in Salem, Ohio.

Where can I find hotels near Ice Cream Run 2026 — Salem, OH?

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