Salem Lake Trail Runs 30K/7 Mile/5K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- 30K · 7 Mile · 5K
From the Organizer
Come join us for the 30K (18.6 miles), 7 mile, or 5K (3.1 miles) run on the beautiful, mostly shaded, wooded trail surrounding Salem Lake. Enjoy a well-organized event that is a great tune up for your fall marathon. The course has been listed as one of America's best running trails and part of the proceeds benefit the Salem Lake Trail System. Celebrate your run with post race food and beer from Radar Brewing!
Registration closes at 11:59PM Wednesday before the race. Registration available at Friday Packet Pick-Up only.
THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!
Race Start times:
30k – 8:00 AM
7 Mile – 8:15 AM
5K – 8:20 AM
Packet Pickup (at Salem Lake Marina building):
Friday – 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday – 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM
Long Sleeve Tri-Blend Race T-Shirts will be available in female and unisex sizes. Shirts guaranteed for all registrations through end of August! Shirts run true to size but if you prefer a looser fitting shirt, size up!
Race Transfer Requests: Must be made by Wednesday before the race. Email runthelastmile245@gmail.com. No exceptions!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Winston Salem Rynlds Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Winston Salem, NC
Population
250,887
as of 2023
Elevation
834 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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Days to train
- Race
- Salem Lake Trail Runs 30K/7 Mile/5K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Salem Lake Trail Runs 30K/7 Mile/5K?
- Salem Lake Trail Runs 30K/7 Mile/5K is a running race held in Winston Salem, North Carolina on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Salem Lake Trail Runs 30K/7 Mile/5K?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Winston Salem, North Carolina at Salem Lake Marina, Winston Salem, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Salem Lake Trail Runs 30K/7 Mile/5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Salem Lake Trail Runs 30K/7 Mile/5K
Sep 26, 2026