Salem Distance Run

Salem Distance Run Race Information

<p><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Salem Distance Run</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>52nd Anniversary Salem Distance Run</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, August 8, 2026</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>Location:</strong> Longwood Park, 601 E. Main Street, Salem, VA 24153</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt">Races will start in front of the &#34;Shrewd Outdoors&#34; building at 201 E. Main Street</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>Race founder:</strong> Richard Browder, Retired Track Coach, Roanoke College</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>5K:</strong> Race starts at 8:00 a.m., $30.00 (includes t-shirt). Additional $5.00 if registered after July 31, 2026</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><b>10K: </b>Race starts at 8:00 a.m., $35.00 (includes t-shirt). Additional $5.00 if registered after July 31.2026</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>Kids Run:</strong> 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</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>Volunteers are an essential part of our success! </strong>Sign up for yourself or a group looking for a fun community service project.</span></p> <h6><span style="font-size:12pt"><strong>Packet Pickup: </strong>Friday, August 7th at RunAbout Sports Roanoke from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. &amp; Saturday, August 8th at Longwood Park from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.</span></h6> <p> </p> <h6><strong>Rules &amp; Details:  </strong></h6> <ul><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Runsignup.com registration is available thru race day. <u>Preferred-sized shirts are available thru July 10, 2026</u></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">The race will start on Main Street and finish at Longwood Park</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Parking is available at Longwood Park or downtown Salem</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">Award ceremony will be held at the conclusion of the race</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt">No pets or strollers are permitted</span></li></ul> <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Contact:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12pt">Salem Parks &amp; Recreation: <a href="mailto:specialevents&#64;salemva.gov" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">specialevents&#64;salemva.gov</a> or (540) 375-3057 </span><span style="color:#000000"></span></p>