Races

WHATA 5K supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg. Start your “new” year off with some extra motivation to stay fit and support one of Lynchburg’s most dynamic non-profits. Our venue and course will use the Percival's Island Natural Area and Blackwater Creek Bikeway. The race distance is a 5K (3.1 miles)!  Wear your favorite team jersey, hat, or anything fun that shows your Big Game spirit!We want our community to have fun, exercise and support the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg mission of doing "Whatever It Takes to Build Great Futures" by creating a place where youth and teens learn to grow and become leaders in the community. WHEREPercival's Island Natural Area1600 Concord TurnpikeLynchburg, VA  24504 WHEN10:00am - 5K START

Join us in our mission to restore our clinic and continue serving those in need. Together, we can make a difference!We are excited to announce our fourth annual 5K for the Free Clinic! In previous years, this event has successfully raised funds for colon cancer awareness, education, and screenings. Unfortunately, this past Christmas, our clinic building suffered extensive smoke damage due to a nearby fire.As we work to RISE and REBUILD, we are pivoting our efforts to ensure our patients continue to receive care at alternative locations. This year, our 5K will focus on raising funds to rebuild our Main Street location, so we can resume providing essential medical and dental services to our underinsured community.The FREE CLINIC OF CENTRAL VIRGINIAThe mission of the Free Clinic of Central Virginia is to ensure high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare for every member of our community. We fulfill this mission by providing high-quality medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral

🌸 Spring Fling – Virtual 5K (2026) 🌸   March 30 – April 5, 2026 | Free Registration Spring is a season of renewal and there’s no better time to recommit to movement, health, and community. The Spring Fling Virtual 5K invites you to walk, jog, or run your way through a week-long, plant-powered celebration alongside the Vegan Superhero community. From March 30 through April 5, complete your 5K anytime, anywhere, on the road, trail, treadmill, or track. This is not about pace or placement. It’s about participation, consistency, and showing up for your health. As the days grow longer and the world comes back to life, you’ll be part of a shared experience that honors movement as medicine and community as fuel.   Why join the Spring Fling? 🌱 Plant-Powered Purpose: Celebrate the strength, resilience, and vitality of a plant-forward lifestyle—on your terms and at your pace. 👟 Movement for Every Body: Whether this is your first 5K or your hundredth, walking or ru

Join us for the 17th annual Point of Honor 5K.  This event raises awareness for organ and tissue donation, as well as providing funds to LifeNet Health, a leading enabler of the organ and tissue donation process.   This year's event will take place starting in Downtown Lynchburg, with race HQ at the Depot Grille.  The start and finish line are just a short walk away from this location.   Due to anticipated work on the Blackwater Creek Trail, the utilized course for 2026 is still under consideration.  Upon final determination, a course map will be provided.  Note that the course will start and finish at the Depot Grille adjacent locations, with the majority of the course utilizing the Blackwater Creek Trail. WALKERS ARE WELCOME!PETS & STROLLERS ARE PROHIBITED.COME FOR THE FUN, DOOR PRIZES, AND FOOD!APRIL IS NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH!GO TO WWW.DONATELIFEVIRGINIA.ORG TO SIGN UP TO BE AN ORGAN DONOR.

Run 4 Their Lives is a Freedom 4/24 event that raises awareness and funds to prevent and end human trafficking both locally and globally. Run 4 Their Lives is Freedom 4/24’s 5k race tradition- created to bring awareness to the issue of human trafficking.  Since its inception, this race has developed to become a fundraiser and tool to implement prevention education.  We ask participants to partner with us in advocacy efforts by becoming fundraisers and using the race as a platform to share about the issue of human trafficking and the work of Freedom 4/24. Funds raised through each Run 4 Their Lives race are used to support the continued prevention and restoration work in the fight for freedom both locally and globally. Click HERE to learn more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish. Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.  Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, brace

Amazement Square and Centra Autism Center invite you to join us for the 2nd Annual L.O.O.P. (Lynchburg's Optimistic Outstanding Peoples) Run on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The ¼-mile race is designed for runners who benefit from an accessible and sensory-friendly race environment. The course has a gentle uphill start, setting runners up for a fast finish. Participants are encouraged to complete this ¼ mile event in the way that best meets their needs, including running, walking, or utilizing assistive devices. Each participant may have two support people accompany them on the racecourse.   Registered participants and their families are invited to explore Amazement Square at the conclusion of the run.  Date: April 19, 2026Location: Amazement Square (27 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504)Distance: 1/4 Mile Start Time: 1:30 p.m.Packet Pickup: Sunday, April 19, 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. at Amazement SquareT-Shirt: Event t-shirt guaranteed before April 10th registration. A limited number of additional

Join us for our 4th annual Vibin' in the Hollow Color Run 5k and 1 mi fun run hosted by the Lynchburg Elementary School PTO on the morning of Lynchburg's Spring in the Hollow, Saturday April 25th, 2026.  Back again this year with timing and age group awards! With a most colorful race start line and opportunities along the route to be doused in safe, non-toxic color powder, this run is certain to be a whole vibe! ✌️ There are two route options: the 5k out and back which will be timed, and a shorter 1 mile out and back for those who want in on the fun without all the extra work! 5k racers will begin at 8 am in a grand plume of color, followed by 1 mile participants. Stick around after you cross the finish line for post race snacks, photo ops, music, and awards! *Packet pickup will be from 7:00-7:45 am the morning of.* Pricing  5k (3.1 miles)- Fee includes timing bib, race t-shirt, and color powder $30 early bird registration BEFORE March 1 $35 registration March 1-April 12 $35 re

The United Way 5K on the Runway, is perfect for participants ages 8 and older, who are able to complete 5K in 60 minutes or less. The course is flat and fast. The course follows the taxiway parallel to the main runway.  Come out, join the fun, support United Way of Central Virginia, and see Lynchburg Regional Airport in a whole new way! There is a 600-person and 60 minute time limit for the event. The United Way 5K on the Runway is scheduled to take flight on Saturday April 25, 2026. Proceeds from this event support the mission of the United Way of Central Virginia.

Join us for a Fun Run to kick off Mother’s Day weekend! This event is open to everyone – bring your kids, pets, spouses, and grandparents. All ages, paces, and distances are welcome! Whether you want to run, walk, or simply enjoy the day, you can choose how far you want to go. We’ll start at 8 AM on Saturday, May 10th, at Linkhorne Middle School. After enjoying the Blackwater Creek Trail, plan to finish at Nomad's Coffee at the Awareness Gardens (a.k.a., the Ed Page entrance of the Blackwater Creek Bike path) for a complimentary coffee/tee/drink from Nomad, courtesy of the LRRC. Then, feel free to stroll back to the middle school at your own pace. This is a fun, laid-back event for everyone, and the best part is it’s completely free! We hope to see you on the trail!

For the past 11 years, Lynchburg Road Runners Club and Type 1 Diabetes Experience (T1DE) have hosted this race to provide support for local families living with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. It has become a great community and family event. This year the Memorial Day 10k will be hosted by Community Access Network (CAN).  While T1DE is dissolving, Community Access Network, already an area leader in diabetes education and management, will provide for continued support for T1 families in our community. In addition, Community Access Network provides exceptional, comprehensive, quality, and compassionate healthcare to every member of our community.  The Memorial Day 10K is the 7th race in the 2026 Lynchburg Road Runners  Race Series.

WHO: All are invited. Ages 1 to 101! All abilities welcome, 4 minute through 15 minute milers, fast or slow sprinters.  WHAT: Track Races as shown below.  With exception of 1 and 2 mile, distances are in meters.  Age Group ribbons for awards.  Cost for runners is just one dollar per evening.  (LRRC Race Series 5,000K (3.1Miles) on June 10th is $5).  WHEN:  JUNE 2 (Tuesday): 1500m (6:30 pm - 7:00 pm); Open 100m (7:10pm); Age Groups 100m (7:15-7:45 pm); 800m (7:45-8:00 pm)JUNE 9 (Tuesday): 100m (Kid’s 4 and Under) 6:30pm; Age Groups 200m (6:35 – 6:50 pm); Open 200m (7:00 pm): LRRC Race Series 5,000m Heat 1 – 7:20 pm (30 minutes and over);  Heat 2 – 8:00 pm (23 to 30 minutes); Heat 3 - 8:35 pm (19 to 23 minutes); Heat 4 – 9:00 pm (under 19 minutes)JUNE 16 (Tuesday): Age Groups 100 m (6:30-6:55 pm); Open 100m (7:00); 2 Mile (7:05 pm-7:45 pm); 400 m (8:00 - 8:15 pm)               JUNE 23 (Tuesday) 1 Mile (6:30 pm-7:00 pm); 100m (Kid’s 4 and Under) 7:10 pm; Open 200m (7:15); Age Groups 200 m

*Note: The Poplar Forest Parkway off Enterprise Dr. will be closed on race day. All participants must enter via our service entrance at: 687 Poplar Forest Dr.Forest, VA 24551 Written directions to Service Entrance can be found at https://www.poplarforest.org/visit/the-retreat/directions/ Description Are you up for an adventure? Challenge yourself to beat the clock as you take on a 3.1-mile obstacle race through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest plantation encountering obstacles (and some mud) along the way! Entry fees will support educational programming at Poplar Forest. Registration Information  Register early and save! Registration fees increase to $50 on July 25, 2026. Late registration and day-of registration fees increase to $60 beginning on Thursday, August 14th. Race Day registration will be available beginning at 6:30 AM on Saturday, August 15th. T-shirts will ONLY be guaranteed to those who registered before July 25th. All others will be invited to come back immediately after

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

The historic Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler will celebrate its 52nd year of running on September 26, 2026. Join more than 3,500 runners on a historic course that has hosted participants from around the globe. The 10 mile run, 4+ mile run and 4+ mile walk invite men, women, and children of all abilities to participate. On Saturday, thousands will take part in the 10 mile run and our 4+ mile run/walk with our 11th Mile After Party to follow later that afternoon. The Lynchburg Road Runners Club, founded in 1973 to organize the Virginia 10 Miler, continues to own and organize the Moore & Giles 10 Miler and its associated events.ELITE ATHLETE ENTRYPlease visit the race website for more information on Elite Athlete Entry. www.virginia10miler.com

The 12th Annual CASA Superhero Run: Spidey Edition Powered by CMA’s Lynchburg Dealerships Registration opens July 1 Get ready to suit up and swing into action at the 12th Annual CASA Superhero Run on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at Percival’s Island Trail. Inspired by everyone’s favorite friendly neighborhood web slinger, this year’s race celebrates the idea that with great power comes great responsibility. CASA volunteers live that truth every day as they step up to advocate for children experiencing abuse and neglect. Whether you are racing for a personal record, walking with friends, or cheering on a young superhero, this high energy, family friendly event helps CASA recruit, train, and support volunteer advocates for children in foster care across our community. From speedy runners to our legendary Couch Crusaders, there is a place in this adventure for everyone.  🏃‍♂️ 5K Run: Web Warriors Ready to put your superhero speed to the test? Our professionally timed 5K Run is perfe