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 New community theater group debuts this weekend with “Crowns” Gene Marrano February 16, 2026 0 Virginia Supreme Court allows redistricting referendum to go ahead Clark Palmer February 13, 2026 0 Congressional candidate voices support for Virginia Tech professor who was the subject of an alleged racist attack Clark Palmer February 12, 2026 0