Salem Distance Run is 40 years old Gene Marrano July 30, 2014 1 minute read The 40th annual Salem Distance Run on August 9th will raise money – and awareness – for Health Focus of Southwest Virginia, a non-profit that provides medical education and community services. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Police seek third suspect after shots are fired between carsNext: Trial turns to trips for former Va. first family Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026