LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run 2026 — Salem, VA

Date
October 10, 2026
Location
Salem, VA
Venue
Salem Farmers Market
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $100.00
Events
LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, Virginia's Blue Ridge 8K, G&H Contracting Kids Fun Run -1 mile, G&H Contracting Kids Fun Run - 2 miles
Includes
Race Shirt (shirt size guaranteed only through 9/11/2026) | Race Shirt(shirt size guaranteed only through 9/11/2026)
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The LewisGale Salem Half Marathon takes place at Salem Farmers Market in Salem, Virginia on October 10, 2026, with a typical start time of 8:00 AM. The event offers multiple distances to suit different training goals: a 1-mile option, 2-mile option, 8K, and half marathon. Entry fees range from $20 to $100 depending on the distance selected. If you can't make it to Virginia in person, the race organizers offer a virtual participation option, allowing you to complete your chosen distance on your own schedule. Registration opens well before race day, so check their site for deadlines and final pricing details.

From the Race Organizer
The City of Salem, known as "Virginia's Championship City", has hosted numerous NCAA National Championships as well as many other national and international sports tournaments. In 2016, we decided to branch out and bring that "Championship" mentality to running! The races start and finish at the Salem Farmers Market in downtown Salem, VA and take you on a scenic tour of Salem through neighborhoods, Roanoke College, and the downtown business district. We have partnered with Blue Ridge Racing , the area's leading road race management organization to produce these events. In addition to managing the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, Virginia's Blue Ridge 8K, and the G&H Contracting Kids Run, Blue Ridge Racing handles the race management for the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon and other regional events. As an added bonus to running the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, you will have the opportunity to earn the Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown medal if you also complete the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Full or Half Marathon (in April) and the Star City Half Marathon (in November) within the same year. Is three half marathons too much for you? Run the Blue Ridge Star-K (or Relay), Salem 8K, and Star City 10K to earn the Triple Crown Sprint Series medal. This exciting race series rewards runners in the valley with some serious race medal bling and bragging rights!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run 2026 — Salem, VA?

LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run 2026 — Salem, VA takes place on October 10, 2026. The race is held in Salem, Virginia.

Where is LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run 2026 — Salem, VA held?

LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run 2026 — Salem, VA is held at Salem Farmers Market in Salem, Virginia.

Where can I find hotels near LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run 2026 — Salem, VA?

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