The Salem Half Marathon will celebrate its third year this year. Its mission is to encourage people to get outside and get physically active. The race starts and finishes on Main Street, takes runners on a tour of Salem through neighborhoods, Roanoke College and the Roanoke River Greenway.
Friday Packet Pick-Up & On site Registration
Location: Salem Farmers Market: Friday, October 12 from 3:00-7:00 PM
• Packet Pick-up will be held at the Salem Farmers Market behind Olde Salem Brewing Company from 3:00-7:00 PM on Friday, October 12th under the big tent.
• We STRONGLY encourage runners to pick up their own race packet on Friday evening. It is important for runners to personally verify their data, but if you are unable to attend you may have someone pick-up for you as long as they have a copy of your driver’s license.
• On-site Registration Prices: LewisGale Half Marathon: $95; Virginia’s Blue Ridge 8K: $60; G&H Kids Fun Runs: $30
• Entry fees are non-refundable. Race numbers and entries cannot be transferred to another person. If you have signed up but want to switch to another race, you can switch to either race at any time including at the packet pick-up. There is no cost to switch races except the difference in price for races.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 – RACE DAY INFO
Saturday, October 13 – Race Day! – Packet Pick-Up
• If you can’t make it to the Farmers Market on Friday, we will have race day packet pick-up from 5:30-7:30 AM at the Salem Farmers Market right next to the start/finish line. Please leave plenty of time for parking. Runners will not be able to park in the Farmers Market. Please see the Parking and Road Closures section for more information. Non-perishable food items can be dropped off at packet pick-up before the race to feed our neighbors through the Salem Food Pantry.
Parking
During big events you want to know your parking options and have a plan in place for the easiest route to access event parking. Follow this link for parking information.
Race Day Timeline of Events
7:15 AM Pre-Race Stretching (with Lori Fadorick)
8:00 AM LewisGale Half Marathon Start
8:00 AM Virginia’s Blue Ridge 8k Start
8:05 AM G&H Contracting Kids 2 Mile Start
8:10 AM G&H Contracting Kids 1 Mile Start
8:30 AM Hearthland Rehabilitation Services, Recovery Zone & Yoga with Emilee Hall
9:30 AM Virginia’s Blue Ridge 8k Awards
11:00 AM LewisGale Half Marathon Awards
12:00 PM Race Course Closes
Race Policies
• In consideration of the safety of all participants, we ask that no runners bring strollers, baby joggers, babies in carriers/backpacks, in-line skates, skateboards, bicycles or animals on or off leash.
• Kids running the 1 or 2 mile G&H Contracting Kids Run races must be a minimum of 4 years old on race day.
WHAT TO PACK:
Pre-race:
*Armband or belt to carry your phone
*Music and headphones if allowed
*Running watch or GPS device
*Bottled water or hydration drink
*Healthy snack (if needed)
*Extra layers you can toss or tie around your waist (its going to be 50s tomorrow!)
*Body Glide or other skin lubricant to prevent blisters if needed
*Rock Tape/recovery tape if needed ( I recommend applying to skin the night before a race)
For the race:
*Running top, shorts or tights, sports bra (weather appropriate) NO COTTON!
*Wicking socks NO COTTON
*Running shoes
*Race bib and safety pins from race packet pickup
*ID, key & money
*Sunglasses or Hat
*Hydration and energy snacks (Most times a race will provide these things during a longer race)
Post-race:
*Dry clothes, socks, shoes or sandals to change into
*Snacks and drinks (never count on the race’s snacks because you never know what they will have!)
*Jacket if needed
*Antibacterial body wipes
*Foam roller for muscle recovery
*Compression socks for muscle recovery
*BCAA/Amino Acid recovery drink for muscle recovery
*Electrolyte drink
>>>I’m sure there’s alot more I can add to this list…whether its your first time or 50th time running a race, just remember to hydrate and listen to your body so you don’t push yourself to much.
See you at the starting line tomorrow!
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