LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run

Event Overview

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.

Race Organization

• Partnered with: Blue Ridge Racing, the area's leading road race management organization.
• Managed Events: LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, Virginia's Blue Ridge 8K, and G&H Contracting Kids Run.
• Other Events: Blue Ridge Racing also manages the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon and other regional events.

Triple Crown Opportunity

• Earn Medal: Complete the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Full or Half Marathon in April and the Star City Half Marathon in November to earn the Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown medal.
• Alternate Set: If three half marathons are too much, participate in the Blue Ridge Star-K (or Relay), Salem 8K, and Star City 10K to earn the Triple Crown Sprint Series medal.
• Reward: This exciting race series rewards runners in the valley with some serious race medal bling and bragging rights!

Event Details

• Date: 2026-10-10
• Location: Salem Farmers Market, Salem, VA
• Race URL: LewisGale Salem Half Marathon