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July 2019
Lynchburg City Schools Cross Country Camp
The annual LCS Cross Country Camp will take place Monday July 15th thru Friday July 19th and will meet at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Ed Page Entrance to the Blackwater Creek Bikeway. Cross Country, student athletes, grades 8 - 12 are invited to participate. This is a week of coaching, running, guest speakers, fun, and team work. The cost of the camp is $60 and includes a camp shirt, snacks, and end of week cookout. Scholarships are available.…
Find out more »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 »August 2019
17th Annual Lynchburg Half Marathon & 5K
Experience why Lynchburg was named a Runner Friendly Community by the Road Runners Club of America. Yes...we host a Half Marathon in August. Finisher medal to the first 300 that complete the half distance, chip timed, technical shirt, and part of the Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series. Summer fun in Lynchburg! If 13.1 is a bit much, consider the Lynchburg 5k (flat/fast) out and back course on the Blackwater Creek bikeway. Final races of the 2019 Lynchburg Road Runners Race…
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 »Do It For The Kids 5k Run & Walk
Patrick Henry Family Services invites you to participate in the first annual Do It For The Kids Day 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, October 5, 2019! This is a community event open to all people, of any fitness level. DIFK Day 5K is a beautiful fall event designed with families in mind! Also, come check out the Community Partners Expo during and after the race, presented by our co-host Power of We Lynchburg. Thank you for coming alongside PHFS…
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.
Find out more »Lynchburg Turkey Trot for Humankind – 5k Run & Walk
Start Thanksgiving Day off on the right foot at the Lynchburg Turkey Trot for HumanKind sponsored by Wells Fargo. Before the big games, the big meal, the parades and the pies, why not get in a little exercise with a few thousand neighbors? It’s an event the whole family will enjoy! If you’ve never been before, we encourage you to join us this Thanksgiving and make it a family tradition!You’ll also be giving “thanks” by helping individuals and families throughout…
Find out more »Waynesboro Family YMCA Turkey Trot (In Memory of Dick Meador)
Join in the holiday fun with a Turkey Trot event hosted by the Waynesboro Family YMCA. Fitness options include a 500yd Swim, Gobbler Trot, and 5k Run & Walk.
Find out more »December 2019
Farmville Jingle Bell Run/Walk
Join in the fun of this Farmville holiday tradition. Runners and walkers are welcome. Enjoy the neighborhoods surrounding Longwood University.
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