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LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run
LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run is a half marathon, 5K, 8K, 1 Mile and 2 Miles event held in Salem, Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 9, 2027. About 5,115 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 9, 2027
- Location
- Salem, VA
- Field size
- ~5,115 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 9, 2027
- Location
- Salem, Virginia
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K, 8K, 1 Mile, 2 Miles
- Field size
- About 5,115 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — 8K
- Loop course; Road surface
About the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run
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 …
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LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run: common questions
- When is the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 9, 2027.
- Where is the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run held?
- In Salem, Virginia.
- What distances does the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run offer?
- Half Marathon, 5K, 8K, 1 Mile and 2 Miles.
- How many people run the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run?
- About 5,115 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $70 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
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