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 Salem RidgeYaks to host inaugural fan fest tomorrow at Salem Memorial Ballpark Web Staff March 20, 2026 0 SupNoke launches as free Roanoke Valley event hub Ian Price March 19, 2026 0 New Roanoke coffee truck excited to be part of community that supports small business Clark Palmer March 19, 2026 0