Health Focus of Southwest Virginia Salem Distance Run

Health Focus of SWVA Salem Distance Run

46th Annual Health Focus of Southwest Virginia Salem Distance Run

Date: October 24, 2020

Location: Salem Red Sox Stadium,1004 Texas Street Salem, VA 24153

Race founder: Richard Browder (retired track coach), Roanoke College

5K: Race starts at 8:00 am, $25.00 (includes t-shirt). Additional $5.00 if mailed or registered after October 18th.

Packet Pickup: Friday, October 23, 4:00-6:30 pm or Saturday, October 24, 6:30-7:45 am at Salem Red Sox Stadium

RULES & DETAILS

• Online Registration strongly encouraged
• Runsignup.com registration is available thru October 24, 2020. Preferred sized shirts only available thru October 16, 2020.
• The race will start and finish at Salem Red Sox Stadium.
• Parking is in front of the Salem Civic Center – 1001 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA 24153
• Runners and guests are required to wear face masks during pre-race and post-race activities.
• Post-race refreshments and snacks will be served in individually bottled/wrapped containers.
• Volunteers will also be required to wear face masks.
• Awards may be picked up before leaving the stadium near the main entrance.
• The run will begin with a staggered start based on the number of participants.
• Ample signs will be displayed requesting social distancing when not running.
• No pets or strollers, please.

Contact:

Laurie Gibbons - Health Focus of SWVA: lgibbons@hfswva.org or (540) 444-2925 

Jeremy Woods - Run Roanoke LLC: Runroanoke@gmail.com or (540) 589-3212

2019 Salem Distance Run Results

Winners 8/10/19 Health Focus Salem Distance Run, Longwood Park Salem

5K Male-Andrew Parkins 16:53; 10K Male-Abraham Kiplagat 32:34

5K Female-Samantha Connelly 22:31; 10K Female-Carly Wilkes 43:06

Record Times 5K: Ben Cooke 15:21 Catherine White 18:14, 10K: Abraham Kiplagat 32:34 Trish Nervo 38:41