Salem Lake Trail Run

Winston-Salem, United States • 27 Sep 2025

The Salem Lake Trail Run in Winston Salem, NC, offers three race distances: 30K (18.6 miles), 7 miles, and 5K (3.1 miles). Set on a beautiful, mostly shaded, wooded trail around Salem Lake, the course is recognized as one of America's best running trails. This well-organized event serves as an excellent tune-up for fall marathons and supports the Salem Lake Trail System through part of its proceeds.

Participants enjoy post-race food and beer from Radar Brewing. The race features long-sleeve tri-blend shirts, unique awards crafted by local artists, and a running shoe collection benefiting charity. Registration closes the Wednesday before the race, with no race-day sign-ups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 km
30k
7 mi
7 Mile
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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