SALEM (WSLS 10) - Hundreds of runners will lace up their shoes Saturday for the first Lewis Gale Half Marathon in Salem.
City leaders said, the 13.1-mile course will include 3Â miles uphill.
About 600 people from 20 different countries are registered to run.
"We didn't know what to expect we've been planning for this for almost a year and half and our number one goal wasn't the number of runners but to put on a first class event that eventually could grow for years to come," John Shaner, Salem's Director of Parks and Recreation said.
The race begins Saturday at 9 a.m.
Certain roads will be closed during the race.