25th Annual Amazing Mile Children's Run: Once Upon a Run

Amazement Square invites your family to participate in the most magical and memorable kids' race in the city! The 25th Annual "Amazing Mile Children's Run: Once Upon a Run" is more than a race; it’s an adventure made just for kids. Expect big energy and enthusiastic fans for a race experience that leaves kids proud and parents smiling. Join us before and after the run for our family festival featuring discovery stations, face painting, and food trucks.  Date: September 25, 2026Location: Amazement Square (27 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504)Distance: 1/4, 1/2, and 1 Mile Races T-Shirt: Event t-shirt guaranteed before September 11 registration. A limited number of additional shirts will be available on a first-come basis at packet pickup.Awards: Medals will be awarded to all registered participants upon completion of the race. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female finishers in the 1 Mile race only will be awarded a cash prize.  Festival Start Time: 5:00 p.m.Race Start Ti