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Joe LaRocco 5K and 1K Elementary School Run

📅 September 11, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Salem · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 12, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi0.6 mi

About

The Joe LaRocco 5K and 1K Elementary School Run takes place in Salem on September 11, 2027, as part of the Knights Crossing Cross Country Invitational hosted by Cave Spring High School. The Joe LaRocco 5K (3.1 miles) starts at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Elementary School 1K Fun Run at 9:00 a.m.

The invitational features a range of races for different age groups and divisions. Open to coaches, parents, alumni and the public, the 5K honors Joe LaRocco, a former coach and teacher at Cave Spring High School, with awards for the top runners and teams. The 1K is open to elementary school students, who receive a T-shirt and a medal.

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