Riverside Runners, Lynchburg, Virginia

7th Annual Storming of Thunder Ridge
2016-05-22 07:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Jamerson Family YMCA, 801 Wyndhurst Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
Beacon Credit Union, Centra, and the YMCA invite YOU to join your friends and fellow cyclists in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains of Central Virginia. for the seventh annual Storming of Thunder Ridge road ride. This well-supported event offers camaraderie and challenge for every rider’s ability with a choice of 27, 45, 75 and 100 mile routes as you ride at your own pace along safe and scenic well-marked country roads. Both the 27 & 45 mile routes follow a course of rolling hills and meandering back roads. The longer 75 & 100 mile routes test rider stamina with a 13 mile ascent to Apple Orchard Mountain, the highest peak of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. For an epic day in the saddle, the 100-mile route boasts over 9000 feet of climbing. Your registration helps fund the Community Support Campaign of the YMCA of Central Virginia. Included are cue sheets, fully stocked rest stops, SAG support and monitoring of riders along the course.

Hurt Volunteer Fire Dept. 5k
2016-05-28 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | New Prospect Baptist Church, 509 Prospect Road, Hurt, VA, 24563, United States
Support the Hurt Volunteer Fire Department by participating in this 1st annual 5k. Walkers and runners are welcome.

National Trails Day 5k Run & WALK
2016-06-04 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | High Bridge Trail State Park – Camp Paradise Trail Access (ASPEN HILL RD), RT. 601, Rice, VA, 24503, United States
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. NEW START & FINISH LOCATION FOR 2016! . Event is limited to 200 participants.

25th Annual LRRC Summer Track Series
2016-06-06 18:00 - 20:30, 2016-06-13 18:00 - 20:30, 2016-06-20 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Randolph College, 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
“Fun for Everyone” at the Lynchburg Road Runners Summer Track Series. You don’t have to be a Lynchburg Road Runners member to participate. A variety of running events are offered each Monday in June at Randolph College’s outdoor track (2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503). All ages and all abilities are invited. With the exception of the 1 mile and 2 mile events, all races are in meters. Cost for participants is just a dollar. This is a family friendly event and Lynchburg running tradition with dozens of participants each evening.
JUNE 6 (Monday): 1500m (6:30 pm-7:00 pm); Open 100m (7:00); Age Groups 100 m (7:10-7:45 pm); 800 m (7:45-8:00 pm)JUNE 13 (Monday): Open 200m (6:30 pm); Age Groups 200m (6:45-7:15pm); 5,000m (7:15 – 8:00pm)JUNE 20 (Monday): 2 Mile (6:30 pm-7:15 pm); Open 100m (7:15); Age Groups 100 m (7:20-7:45 pm); 400 m (7:45-8:00 pm)JUNE 27 (Monday) 1 Mile (6:30 pm-7:00 pm); Open 200m (7:00); Age Groups 200 m (7:10-7:45 pm); 800 m (7:45-8:00 pm)

Colored Up 5k
2016-06-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Hyland Heights Baptist Church, 11452 Wards Road, Rustburg, VA, 24588, United States
Hyland Heights Baptist Church & Kidz Rock presents the Colored Up 5K. This event helps support the scholarship fund for our Summer Camp Program. Each year over 120 children attend camp and about 25% receive help through the Scholarship fund. The event has helped over 50 children annually to be able to attend camp. The event will feature color being thrown on all willing participants and lots of other fun. Participants will receive a t-shirt as well as refreshments and a pack of valuable information from the race sponsors

Be a Better Runner: Nutrition & Hydration Workshop
2016-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Join health coaches, Mary Cope and Tiffany Tatom in an interactive, upbeat workshop on how you can make simple changes to optimize endurance and energy.
Top performance in both sports and every day life begins with proper fuel. In this workshop we will talk about two major factors: How sugar affects our energy levels, where it is hidden and what simple choices we can make for optimal health. We will also talk about why proper hydration is crucial to a variety of essential functions and what we should be drinking. We will make a homemade, delicious sports drink you can recreate at home for yourself and the whole family.
Bring a friend and let’s have some fun. This workshop is for all levels :).
Also on site at the workshop will be our local experts from the Foot and Ankle Team at Rehab Associates to answer any running related questions that you may have.

Farm Basket Hill Climb Fun Run
2016-09-13 06:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Farm Basket, 2008 Langhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Join the Lynchburg Road Runners for this pre-Genworth Virginia 10 Miler tradition. All abilities are welcome. Food and refreshments afterward at Farm Basket restaurant.

43rd Annual Genworth Virginia 10 Miler
2016-09-24 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | E.C. Glass High School, 2111 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
The historic Genworth Virginia 10 Miler will celebrate its 43rd year on September 22-24, 2016. Join more than 4,000 runners on a historic course that has hosted participants from around the globe. The 2016 Genworth Virginia 10 Miler will be the Virginia State Championship for the Road Runners Club of America.
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, and 4 mile walk.

ElliptiGo Demo Day!
2016-10-01 | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Here’s you chance to try an ElliptiGo! Riverside Runners will be offering rides all day. Please reply to the Facebook event to reserve your bike. Rides will be lead by experienced ElliptiGo rides and welcome all fitness levels. Bring a smile and we’ll take care of the rest!

Running With the Wolves Cross Country Invitational
2016-10-15 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Wolf Branch Farm, Forest, 24551, United States
One of the largest gathering of high school cross country runners in the state of Virginia. The historic and scenic race course can be found on the property of Wolf Branch Farm in Forest, Virginia. Participants cross hay bails, creeks, and challenge themselves against the very best teams. There is even an “open” race for coaches, parents, and the general public at 2:00pm.
For more information and to register contact the Meet Director, Jerome Loy, fizzzed@verizon.net

9th Annual I Am Woman 5K Run & Walk
2016-10-29 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center, 1701 Thomson Drive, Lynchbug, VA, 24501, United States
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

CASA Superhero Run 2016
2016-11-05 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Percival’s Island – Blackwater Creek Natural Area, 1200 Concord Turnpike, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States

Liberty High School Turkey Trot
2016-11-19 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Liberty High School, 100 Liberty Minutemen Drive, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Come join the pre-Thankgiving holiday fun at Liberty High School (Bedford, VA). A 5k event on school property and a 1 Mile youth run for those 12 & under are offered. Proceeds support the Liberty High School Sports Boosters.

Liberty High School Turkey Trot
2016-11-19 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Liberty High School, 100 Liberty Minutemen Drive, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The 2nd Annual Liberty High School Minutemen Turkey Trot will be held on Saturday, November 18th at Falling Creek Park, Bedford, VA. The 5K will begin promptly at 9:30am and the mile run fun run will be held shortly after the completion of the 5K. The 3.1 mile course runs on grass and trail using a significant amount of the Liberty High School cross country team course. Race is entirely off-road and is open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.

Girls on the Run of Central Virginia Celebration 5k
2016-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Sweet Briar College, 134 Chapel Road, Sweet Briar, VA, 24595, United States
Girls on the Run of Central Virginia participants, coaches, family members, and running buddies will celebrate the conclusion of their Fall 2016 season on the beautiful campus of Sweet Briar College.

Waynesboro Family YMCA Turkey Trot
2016-11-24 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Waynesboro Family YMCA, 648 South Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA, 22980, United States
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.

Jingle Bell Fun Run
2016-12-17 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Open to all. Come share in the holiday fun! Prizes given to those with the most holiday spirit (like costumes). Cookies and hot chocolate served afterward. Run up to 5 miles. No need to register.

Lynchburg Road Runners New Years Eve Fun Run
2016-12-31 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Celebrate the last day of 2016 with your running Lynchburg Road Runners Club friends. This annual event is usually the 1st of the year but will be on Saturday the 31st. All abilities are welcome. This is an excellent opportunity to renew your LRRC membership before 2017 price increases. Distance and 10k course is in the direction of downtown from Riverside Runners. But participants can modify to their liking.

HOKA Fun Run with the Lynchburg Road Runners
2017-02-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Hoka will be our special guest at the Riverside Runners & the Lynchburg Road Runners Tuesday fun run. Test out the new Bondi 5. This is a social, fun run. All abilities are welcome. Distance and pace will depend on those that participate..probably 3-6 miles.DRESS TO BE SEEN… Lockers, bathrooms, and hydration are available. You don’t have to be a Club member to attend but of course, we would welcome your membership!

Riverside Runners Weekly Tuesday Fun Run with the Lynchburg Road Runners
2017-02-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2017-02-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2017-02-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2017-03-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2017-03-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2017-03-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Join Riverside Runners & the Lynchburg Road Runners for a social, fun run. All abilities are welcome. Distance and pace will depend on those that participate..probably 3-6 miles.DRESS TO BE SEEN…it’s an evening run! Lockers, bathrooms, and hydration are available. You don’t have to be a Club member to attend but of course, we would welcome your membership! For more specific information visit our Facebook page and/or check out Riverside Runners Club on STRAVA. https://www.strava.com/clubs/Riverside-Runners

Riverside Runners Weekly Tuesday Fun Run with Saucony
2017-03-07 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Saucony and the “new” Freedom ISO are our special guests! Here’s your chance to test run the very best Saucony has to offer….the FREEDOM ISO! This is our weekly Riverside Runners & the Lynchburg Road Runners social, fun run with a twist. All abilities are welcome. Distance and pace will depend on those that participate..probably 4-5 miles.DRESS TO BE SEEN… Lockers, bathrooms, and hydration are available. You don’t have to be a Club member to attend but of course, we would welcome your membership!
For more specific information visit our Facebook page and/or check out Riverside Runners Club on STRAVA. https://www.strava.com/clubs/Riverside-Runners

Goode, What Goes Down Must Come Up 4 Miler
2017-03-11 08:50 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Oakland Methodist Church, 2465 Goode Station Road, Goode, VA, 24556, United States
Our region’s only “predict your time” format event. Join the fun and support a good cause. The objective is not necessarily to see who finishes first, but who finishes as close to 00:00 as possible. When you cross the finish line your position will be recorded at either plus or minus 00:00. The finish is usually wild! Challenge yourself! Challenge a friend. Tell your friend that you’ll give them a 2-minute head start. Ask a friend to give you a 2-minute head start. Have fun! Get out and run! Walkers also welcome! Enjoy Milk & Cookies and Riverside Runner door prizes afterwards.

Tuesday Fun Run - Pi Day at Randolph College
2017-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Join us for a 3.14 mile FUN RUN (not race – sidewalks only) and pie for all! Free and open to the public. For more details on the Pi Run, please see this link. You must pre-register for this event – registration opens on 1/15 and is limited to 300 at pirun17.brownpapertickets.com. At least the first 150 pre-registrants will receive a free t-shirt upon finishing the run.
For more specific information visit our Facebook page and/or check out Riverside Runners Club on STRAVA. https://www.strava.com/clubs/Riverside-Runners
