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March 2019
2nd Annual Color Run for ACA
Join us for the 2nd Annual Color Run for ACA (Appomattox Christian Academy) hosted by Falling River Country Club. This is an "All Ages" 5K Run/Walk event with a Kids' One Mile. Participants are encouraged to wear white and get tie-dyed with "pops" of color throughout this festive course! Proceeds support the Appomattox Christian Academy Well Fund as well as the Appomattox County Pet Center.
Find out more »April 2019
12th Annual Point of Honor 5K
Please join us for the 12th Annual Point of Honor 5K on Saturday, April 6, 2019 @ 9 AM! Race #1 in the Lynchburg Road Runners Club 2019 Race Series! The Start/Finish line will be on Jefferson Street near 9th Street in historic downtown Lynchburg and the course runs along the James River and the Blackwater Creek and includes two passes in front of the Point of Honor museum/mansion at A & Cabell Streets.
Find out more »Wildcat Invitational (Track & Field)
This is a collegiate track & field invitational hosted by Randolph College Track & Field. Please contact the Meet Director, Coach Bill Cooper, for more information on standards for "open" runners.
Find out more »Blossom to Bottle 5k & 3k
Supporting the Bedford YMCA, this Spring off-road classic traverses a valley filled with blossoms at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Participants experience hills, valleys, farm animals, pastures and some sweet wine.
Find out more »9th Annual IRON 5k Run/Walk
Celebrate the 9th running of the IRON 5k Run/Walk and Spring at the same time! The event returns to the month of April, it's original location, and traditional course through the streets of the town of Amherst, Virginia. This is a road course with a finish on the track at Amherst County High School.
Find out more »Run 4 Their Lives Lynchburg
Run 4 Their Lives is a Freedom 4/24 event that raises awareness and funds to bring sexually exploited women and children into freedom. A 5k and Youth 1K are featured events!ADVOCATE: Become a fundraiser! Share information about human trafficking with your friends and family and ask them to support your efforts to run for freedom and fight injustice! Click the Fundraiser tab to set up a personalized R4TL web page - raise $50 and you run free!Registration opens early 2019!
Find out more »May 2019
Heart of Virginia Festival 10K & 5k Run
10K Race Description (RUN ONLY): The 10K begins at the Main Street Plaza on the High Bridge State Park Trail in Farmville, Virginia. This out and back course runs in the direction of the old Farmville train station. Grade is relatively flat. Surface is fine, crushed, gravel. Timing and scoring of the 10K run will be provided. Both the 10K and the 5K events start together at 8:30am. Medals will be presented to the top 3 overall male & female…
Find out more »Girls on the Run of Central Virginia Celebration 5k (Spring)
Girls on the Run of Central Virginia participants, coaches, family members, and running buddies will celebrate the conclusion of their Spring 2019 season on the beautiful campus of Sweet Briar College.
Find out more »Armed Forces Day 5k Run/Walk
Support our Armed Forces at the National D-Day Memorial by participating in a patriotic themed 5K Run/Walk! Not only does the race begin and end at the picturesque Memorial, but a total change in elevation of 220 feet provides a unique challenge for runners of all levels to “Conquer the Hill.” Participants will also have the opportunity to honor and interact with members of the Armed Forces past and present. All proceeds will benefit educational and veteran recognition programs of…
Find out more »Memorial Day 10K & 2 Mile Walk
Celebrate the Memorial Day weekend with the Lynchburg Road Runners at the Memorial Day 10K and 2 Mile Walk. Proceeds benefit T1DE. The 10K is part of the 2019 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series and utilizes the Blackwater Creek Bikeway.
Find out more »June 2019
National Trails Day 5k Run & Walk
Celebrate National Trails Day by participating in a 5K race on High Bridge Trail State Park sponsored by Centra Southside Community Hospital. The park is a rail to trail conversion and is a wide, level surface with virtually no grade. Course travels over the world famous High Bridge. Event is limited to 200 participants.
Find out more »Mariners Masters Mini – A Sprint Triathlon
The Mariners Masters Mini Sprint Triathlon, presented by the Bedford Area YMCA and hosted by Mariners Landing, is a open to participants 40 years of age or older on race day. Experience the beauty of Smith Mountain Lake and Bedford County.EVENT DISTANCES1/2 Mile Swim || 13 Mile Bike || 3 Mile Run(Course maps and descriptions to be released as available - please check back)START TIME:8:00 AMTIME LIMIT3.5 Hours, specific cut-off times for each segment to be announcedAGE LIMITOpen to those…
Find out more »HUMANKIND 5K and Youth Run
You don't want to miss this summer road race tradition on the historic, shaded, streets of Peakland Place. This is the 3rd race of the Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series and benefits HumanKind.
Find out more »July 2019
State Games of America 5k
The Virginia Commonwealth Games will host the The State Games of America for 2019. This is an Olympic-style event featuring competition between State Games medal winners (gold, silver, bronze) from across the nation. There are currently 30 states conducting or organizing statewide sports festivals known as State Games.Participants throughout the state of Virginia AND State Games qualifiers are invited to challenge themselves on this 5K (3.1 mile) road course, touring the campus of Liberty University.The State Games of America 5k…
Find out more »September 2019
46th Annual Genworth Virginia 10 Miler
The historic Genworth Virginia 10 Miler will celebrate its 46th year on September 27-28, 2019. Join more than 4,000 runners on a historic course that has hosted participants from around the globe. The festivities begin Thursday night with packet pick-up, and continue Friday evening with the Amazing Mile Children’s Run, and a fun family-friendly festival. On Saturday, thousands will take part in the 10 mile run, 4 mile run, 4 mile walk, and 10 mile 2 Person Relay.
Find out more »October 2019
7th Annual High Bridge Half Marathon & 5k
The town of Farmville in south central Virginia has been hailed as “America’s Crucible”. The site of one of the last battles of the War Between the States and one of the first critical moments in the Battle for Civil Rights in Education, Farmville is truly the Heart of Virginia. Home to Green Front Furniture and a delightful historic commercial district filled with restaurants, retail, and galleries, Farmville promises something for everyone who comes to spend a day, a weekend,…
Find out more »Virginia Commonwealth Games Deep Hollow Trail Half Marathon & Trail 5k
Start/Finish Camp Hydaway. Liberty University Trail Race Series. LMTS Information
Find out more »Annual I Am Woman 5K Run & Walk
Lynchburg's only WOMEN'S ONLY EVENT. 8:00am start. ROAD COURSE! CHIP TIMING! Walkers and Runners Welcome. Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center, 1701 Thomson Dr., Lynchburg, VA
Find out more »November 2019
CASA Superhero Run 2019
Become a SUPER HERO and participate to support CASA of Central Virginia. This event has become a Fall tradition for many. Superhero costumes for both the 5k run & walk and children's 1 mile events are encouraged. All races and festival are located at Percival's Island and courses are on the Blackwater Creek Bikeway.
Find out more »Girls on the Run of Central Virginia Celebration 5k (Fall)
Girls on the Run of Central Virginia participants, coaches, family members, and running buddies will celebrate the conclusion of their Fall 2019 season on the beautiful campus of Sweet Briar College.
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