Event Updates
Final Race Info Newsletter
Please take a moment to go through this Final Race Info Newsletter to make sure you have all the information you need to be ready for our races, packet pick up, and Finish Line activities pre- and post-race. Packet Pick-Up is Friday, October 12 from 3:00-7:00 PM and Saturday, October 13 from 5:30-7:30 AM in the Salem Farmers Market located at 14 W. Main St. Salem, VA 24153. Last minute registration is also available during these times. Please review the Race Details for your race, Parking and Street Closures, Course Maps and elevation charts, Where to Eat and Stay, and local Attractions. Downtown Main St. businesses are also open during the race. We can't wait to see you on Saturday. Good luck! We hope you have a fun race experience climbing the hills on the streets of Salem, VA.
Volunteers Needed
VOLUNTEERS are needed for October 11-13 for race set-up and especially on race day, Saturday, October 13th. Register to volunteer as an individual, group, team, organization, or business. We couldn't put on such a fantastic city sponsored race without our amazing Volunteers who give back to our community. Register HERE to volunteer.
G&H Contracting Kids Two-Mile Run
NEW this year, we have a two mile option for the kids! Choose the distance that is appropriate for your child- one mile or two. The Kids Fun Run one mile course starts & finishes at the Salem Farmers Market on Main Street. Your child will race up and down Main Street. The two mile course follows the same route as the main field up to Academy Street, then turns back towards Main Street to the finish line. Kids running this option should be prepared for a few hills! This will surely be a great experience for your child and get them outdoors!
Olde Salem Brewery
This year we will be partnering with Olde Salem Brewing Company who will be providing every runner 21+ with a free beer to be redeemed Friday night at Packet Pick-up or Saturday after the race! Register here to guarantee yourself a free beer!
Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown
The Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown is back and now we're a part of it! We're happy to announce that the Virginia's Blue Ridge Triple Crown will include the Blue Ridge Marathon (or half marathon- your choice), the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, and the Star City Half Marathon. Register for all three races and you'll get major bragging rights and an awesome Triple Crown medal! Get complete details here!
2017 Race Photos
2017 race day photos are available for purchase here!