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LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run

📅 October 9, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Salem · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (October 10, 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

13.1 mi5 mi2 mi1 mi

About

The LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run takes place in Salem, Virginia, on October 9, 2027. The half marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km) and the Virginia's Blue Ridge 8K both start at 8:00 a.m., followed by the G&H Contracting Kids Fun Run over 2 miles at 8:05 a.m. and 1 mile at 8:10 a.m.

Organized in partnership with Blue Ridge Racing, the races start at the Salem Farmers Market and follow scenic routes through local neighborhoods, the Roanoke College campus and downtown streets. Runners can earn the coveted Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown medal by also taking part in other regional marathons, while those looking for challenges over varied distances can take on the Triple Crown Sprint Series for additional recognition.

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