City of Salem Half Marathon, 8k, & Kids Race info Oct 2016 **PROMO CODE **

Have you heard about these new races being offered by the City of Salem in October? I signed up for the 8k race and my son is doing the kids race.

I LOVE that they are offering an 8k race. Alot of race venues offer 5k or half or full marathons, but sometimes I like doing longer races than a 5k but not commit to a half marathon. Last month I did a 4 mile race on the 4th of July and that was alot of fun.

I have partnered with the City of Salem Parks and Rec to offer you some promo codes for this race! You can save 20% off the half marathon or 8k race by using my code: BLOG20

You can walk or run the 8k race and its a total of 4.97 miles of beautiful City of Salem scenery! And if you sign up now, you have 2 months-plenty of time to start training even if you’re a beginner.

They are also offering a KIDS race! My 6 year old will be doing it and is so excited! It’s only $20 and he gets a tshirt, medal and chickfila sandwich at the end of the race! AND you can save $5 off any kids registration by using my code: KIDZ5

Stay up to date with all the fun info on their Facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/SalemHalfMarathon/home

About the race:
Why should you decide to run the LewisGale Salem Half Marathon? Simple! Salem is known as the “Championship City,” which hosts various NCAA Championship tournaments. We have brought that championship mentality to this race. This course allows you to see Salem and experience why we are called the “Championship City.”

The scenic race will take you through all the sights and sounds of Salem, “Tour of Salem”. This race starts on Main Street, takes you through beautiful Roanoke College, quaint neighborhoods, on the popular Roanoke Green-way, the two different sport complexes, then finish on Main Street with all your family & friends cheering you on as you finish. This race will be something that you don’t want to miss!

As you finish, come celebrate with us at the After-Party! There will be live entertainment, food, & drinks. Our very own local craft beer, Parkway Brewery, will be supplying the suds.

Event details and schedule
Saturday, October 15th- RACE DAY!

9 a.m. Half Marathon & 8K Start
9:15 a.m. Kids Mile Start
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Post-race celebration at Salem Farmer’s Market
1 p.m. Course closes

Every runner in the Half Marathon, 8K & Kids Mile will receive an official race t-shirt, a custom medal at the finish line and admitted to the special post-race celebration, and a memorial race experience in scenic Salem, VA. There you will be greeted at the finish line by the race director, family, friends and other spectators to congratulate you!

Expo:

Packet pick-up will be available at the Roanoke College Race Expo held at the Bast Center on Friday, October 14th from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.

The address to the Bast Center is:
310 North Market Street
Salem, VA 24175

A photo ID is required to pick up your race packet. You may pick up a race packet for another pre-registered runner, provided you have a copy of their photo ID.

How to sign up:
http://www.active.com/salem-va/running/distance-running-races/lewisgale-salem-half-marathon-2016?int

LewisGale Salem Half Marathon – Half Marathon Pricing Tier Three (Expires October 11th) $90.00

Virginia’s Blue Ridge 8K – Virginia’s Blue Ridge 8K Tier Three (Expires October 11th) $50.00

G&H Contracting Kids Run – G&H Contracting Kids Run Tier Three (Expires October 11th) $20.00