Salem Distance Run

Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Salem, VA; Longwood Park, 601 E. Main Street, 24153
Type: RUN

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1 Miles
Sat, Aug 8, 7:30 AM EDT · From $22.20
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jul 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Aug 8, 8:00 AM EDT · From $32.80
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jul 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
10K
Sat, Aug 8, 8:00 AM EDT · From $38.10
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jul 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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From the organizer

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

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