LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, 8K and Kids Fun Run

The LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, Virginia's Blue Ridge 8K, and Kids Fun Run all start and finish at the Salem Farmers Market in downtown Salem, Virginia. The main races offer adults and teens a half marathon or 8K option, while children ages 4 to 12 can run either one mile or two miles. The half marathon and 8K routes begin on Main Street, pass through Salem neighborhoods, Roanoke College, and the downtown business district, and include both flat stretches and hills. Salem already had a strong sports identity from hosting NCAA championships and other major tournaments, and this race series grew out of that same local push. Spectators can gather near the Farmers Market finish, and half marathon runners can also use the race toward the Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown medal.