Salem Distance Run
About this race
Salem Distance Run
52nd Anniversary Salem Distance Run
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Location: Longwood Park, 601 E. Main Street, Salem, VA 24153
Races will start in front of the "Shrewd Outdoors" building at 201 E. Main Street
Race founder: Richard Browder, Retired Track Coach, Roanoke College
5K: Race starts at 8:00 a.m., $30.00 (includes t-shirt). Additional $5.00 if registered after July 31, 2026
10K: Race starts at 8:00 a.m., $35.00 (includes t-shirt). Additional $5.00 if registered after July 31.2026
Kids Run: 1 mile fun run through Longwood Park. Race starts at 7:30 a.m., $20.00 (includes t-shirt). Additional $5.00 if registered after July 31, 2026
Volunteers are an essential part of our success! Sign up for yourself or a group looking for a fun community service project.
Packet Pickup: Friday, August 7th at RunAbout Sports Roanoke from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. & Saturday, August 8th at Longwood Park from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Rules & Details:- Runsignup.com registration is available thru race day. Preferred-sized shirts are available thru July 10, 2026
- The race will start on Main Street and finish at Longwood Park
- Parking is available at Longwood Park or downtown Salem
- Award ceremony will be held at the conclusion of the race
- No pets or strollers are permitted
Contact:
Salem Parks & Recreation: specialevents@salemva.gov or (540) 375-3057
Join fellow runners on October 22, 2022 for the Salem Distance Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K featuring a flat and fast course in Salem.
Pick your distance
Running
5k Run/Walk
Race starts at Salem Red Sox Stadium This year's 5K route will look a little different than the 2021 race Parking at Salem Civic Center
10k Run
Race starts at Salem Red Sox Stadium Parking at Salem Civic Center
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Salem in 2022, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Salem
Salem Distance Run takes place in Salem, Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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