Salem Distance Run

🏃‍♂️ Salem Distance Run

🎉 51st Anniversary Salem Distance Run

📅 Date

• Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025

📍 Location

• Location: Longwood Park, 601 E. Main Street, Salem, VA 24153
• Races Start: in front of the "Shrewd Outdoors" building at 201 E. Main Street

👟 Race Details

• 5K: Race starts at 8:00 a.m., $30.00 (includes t-shirt). Additional $5.00 if registered after July 31, 2025
• 10K: Race starts at 8:00 a.m., $35.00 (includes t-shirt). Additional $5.00 if registered after July 31, 2025
• 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, 2025
• Volunteers: an essential part of our success! Sign up for yourself or a group looking for a fun community service project.

🎽 Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, August 8th at RunAbout Sports Roanoke from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Saturday, August 9th at Longwood Park from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

📜 Rules & Details

• Registration: Runsignup.com registration is available thru race day. Preferred-sized shirts are available thru July 10, 2025
• Start & Finish: The race will start on Main Street and finish at Longwood Park
• Parking: Available at Longwood Park or downtown Salem
• Awards: Ceremony will be held at the conclusion of the race

🚫 Restrictions

• No pets or strollers are permitted

📞 Contact

• Salem Parks & Recreation: specialevents@salemva.gov or (540) 375-3057

🔗 Race Information

• Visit Race Page