Riverside Runners, Lynchburg, Virginia

Golf Park Run Club (Tuesdays @ 6:45am)
2023-10-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Golf Park Coffee (Bedford Ave.), 2306 Bedford Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Like coffee? Like running? Join the fun on Tuesday mornings at our favorite coffee place… Golf Park Coffee on Bedford Avenue. The Golf Park Run Club will meet each Tuesday at 6:45am for a friendly stretch of the legs. Post-run drinks are 50% off!

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fall 5k
2023-10-21 09:00 - 11:30 | Sweet Briar College, 134 Chapel Road, Sweet Briar, VA, 24595, United States
The Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fall 5k, presented by Neighbors Helping Neighbors of Amherst County, will take place on the beautiful campus of Sweet Briar College. Enjoy the picturesque scenery of the infamous “Dairy Loop” as well as the surrounding of Sweet Briar College. Proceeds from this event support Neighbors Helping Neighbors of Amherst County, Inc (NHN) where our primary focus is to assist individuals in overcoming food insecurity by providing nutritious meals through food kitchens and selective shopping Food Warehouse. On May 5th, 2016, we started serving nutritious lunch meals to anyone who has a need for a meal that day during lunchtime. NHN Volunteers prep and serve lunches twice a week.

Annual I Am Woman 5K Run & Walk
2023-10-28 08:00 - 11:00 | Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center, 1701 Thomson Drive, Lynchbug, VA, 24501, United States
Centra Women & Children’s Services is proud to present the Annual I Am Woman 5K, benefitting Centra Pediatrics.
The 2023 I Am Woman 5K race is working with the Centra Foundation to raise funds for the parents and children in our community. This ensures we can partner with our families and help them to live their best lives.
Funds raised have helped secure specialized newborn and pediatric equipment such as fetal monitors, radiant Panda warmers and Omni beds for the Intensive Care Nursery. This equipment allows us to keep children in our community!
100% of funds raised through your participation and donations stays here in Lynchburg and makes it possible for us to save the lives of our tiniest population!!

CASA Superhero Run 2023
2023-11-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Percival’s Island – Blackwater Creek Natural Area, 1200 Concord Turnpike, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
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.

Farmville Jingle Bell Run 5K and1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
2023-12-09 09:00 - 11:00 | First Avenue Field, 407 First Avenue, Farmville, VA, 23901, United States
Celebrate the holidays and fitness with your friends at the Annual Farmville Jingle Bell 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Your entry includes a fast, flat course in the neighborhood surrounding First Avenue Field, awards to our category winners, a race t-shirt, and post-race treats to eat. This event is presented by the Town of Farmville Parks & Recreation Department. The traditional start / finish line for this event is at First Avenue Field.

Women, Wine and Wisdom - Holiday Edition
2023-12-12 16:30 - 17:45 | VA
Panelists
• Dr. Nancy Meyer, author, triathlete and courage coach
• Rebekah Trittipoe, author, ultramarathoner and career coach
Agenda
4:30 PM Gather, grab a beverage and meet some new friends
4:45 PM Table Conversations
5:05 PM Inspirational Panel
5:35 PM Closing comments, door prize drawing & open networking
About Our Speakers
We have two amazing speakers planned for Women, Wine & Wisdom: Holiday Edition on Dec. 12th: Dr. Nancy Meyer and Rebekah Trittipoe, who are both accomplished authors, athletes and coaches.
Dr. Nancy Meyer is an author and speaker who inspires healing and strength for people battling fear and anxiety. She shares stories from some of her most vulnerable moments, sprinkling humor amidst the sometimes horrific. She knows from experience that just because life batters you, it doesn’t mean you have to stay beat down. Today, as an accomplished mid-life Ironman triathlete, she helps people of all ages face their fears, overcome their anxieties, and discover the beauty of a victorious life.
Dr. Meyer also offers individual and small group courage coaching based on her expertise as a licensed chiropractic physician, but even more, she coaches from an experiential perspective. You CAN find courage, embrace your value, and defy fear. If you want to feel inspired and motivated to accomplish your dreams, goals, and desires, come hear from Dr. Nancy!
Rebekah Trittipoe is an 8-time author and speaker. Her life exemplifies focus, motivation, endurance, and perseverance. After a three-year stint as a high school teacher and coach, she furthered her studies at The Ohio State College of Medicine, School of Allied Health Professions to gain the proper education setting her up for a 25-year career inside the walls of cardiac surgery operating rooms. She quickly rose to multiple national leadership positions within the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology, culminating in becoming the National Manager of Continuing Medical Education. This role offered many opportunities to provide instruction and a call to excellence from platforms worldwide.
After retiring from the medical field, Rebekah authored 8 books, started a blog, and continues to impact audiences in a variety of venues: schools and universities, athletic departments, coaches, athletes, faith-based groups, and industry. She uses stories from medicine and her 50 year athletic career to inspire and motivate audiences to become better people because better people make better anythings.

Riverside Runners Jingle Bell Fun Run
2023-12-16 08:30 - 10:00 | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Come share in the holiday fun! With jingle bells on our shoes we’ll spread some holiday cheer along Rivermont Avenue. This festive holiday tradition is open to all. Door prize raffle for those that attend. Holiday spirit costumes are welcome. Cookies and hot chocolate served afterward. Run up to 5 miles. All are welcome. No registration required. FREE.

Annual Big Game 5K
2024-02-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Percival’s Island, 1600 Concord Turnpike, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
A 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)! The theme…the Big Game 5K! Wear your favorite team jersey or the Big Day 5K shirt.
We want our community to have fun, exercise and support the Club’s 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.

Coldest Night of the Year (Miriam's House)
2024-02-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Miriam’s House, 409 Magnolia Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
The Coldest Night of the Year is a super-fun, family-friendly fundraising walk that supports Miriam’s House work to end homelessness in Lynchburg. Your participation raises awareness and strengthens our community’s support for our homeless neighbors.

SciFest Pi Run
2024-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Randolph College, 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Join Randolph College SciFest for a 3.14 mile fun run/walk on Pi Day, March 14, at 6:00 pm at Main Hall on the Randolph campus. Pi Day represents the first three digits of Pi and is Einstein’s birthday, as well! This is an in-person event, but we also have a virtual event for alumni of the College who are not local.

St. Paddy's Day 5k
2024-03-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Water Dog Restuarant, 1016 Jefferson Street, Lynchburg, 24504, United States
Feeling lucky? Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at this festive 5k that benefits Park View Community Mission. Leprechauns, runners and walkers are welcome!

2nd Annual Free Clinic Colon Cancer 5K Run / Walk
2024-03-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Peaks View Park, 1147 Ardmore Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
This run and walk is for anyone who has been impacted by colon cancer because NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE. Survivors, current battlers, caregivers, family members, friends, coworkers, sisters, husbands, mothers, or anyone who wants to increase access to healthcare and screening sign up to help change the statistics.
Colon Cancer screening is one of the most underused ways to save someone’s life from cancer that exists. Stage one colon cancer has over a 90% survival rate but colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US. Lack of access to healthcare and early screening measures but 60% of these deaths can be avoided with screening. 76% of uninsured have not had a colon cancer screening and lack access to proper medical care.
The FREE CLINIC OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA
The 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 health, and health education services to those in Central Virginia who do not have the resources to obtain these essential healthcare services. We are not funded by the government but instead we are funded by our community and largely run by volunteers that are passionate about serving others. We are here for you.

Sports Injury Assessment with Rehab Associates
2024-04-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Free sports injury assessments from the experts at Rehabilitation Associates of Central Virginia at Riverside Runners. Do you have questions about discomfort while running (lower leg pain, knee pain, foot pain)? A licensed physical therapist from RACV Timberlake Clinic, will be available to screen runners and answer any questions they may have about injuries, aches, and pains. No appointment necessary

15th Annual Bridge 2 Bridge (Danville, VA)
2024-04-13 08:00 - 13:00 | Danville Community Market, 629 Craghead Street, Danville, VA, 24541, United States
The Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association, The Danville Running and Fitness Club, and Danville Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the 15th Annual Bridge2Bridge 5K, 10K, Kids Fun Run, and new in 2024 a HALF MARATHON. Virtual options are also available.
During its history, Bridge2Bridge Danville has raised over $900,000 benefiting cancer patients within Danville and Pittsylvania County. In our most recent race, over 600 individuals participated helping Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer raise over $60,000!
Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer is a local 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides assistance to cancer patients by providing travel reimbursement, prescriptions, nutrition, medical supplies and equipment, prostheses, and wigs, as well as emotional, and educational support.

Arc Aid Music Festival
2024-04-13 13:00 - 19:00 | Arc of Central Virginia, 1508 Bedford Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
A Music Festival to support people with disabilities.
The Annual Arc Aid Music Festival is set for Saturday, April 13, 2023, at THE FIELD between The Arc and Centenary United Methodist. Arc Aid will feature Food Truck Ally, Kidz Zone, Beer Garden, four amazingly talented and diverse bands and unique vendors selling goods and services. Despite its rock ‘n roll attitude and laid-back atmosphere, Arc Aid is an event with a purpose. And that is to continue to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

13th Annual Blossom to Bottle 5k & 3k
2024-04-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Peaks of Otter Winery & Johnson’s Orchards, 1410 Elmos Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
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.

4TH Annual United Way 5k on the Runway
2024-04-27 17:00 - 20:30 | Lynchburg Regional Airport, 982 Airport Rd, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
The United Way 5K on the Runway, is perfect for participants of all ages 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 500-person and 60 minute time limit for the event. The United Way 5K on the Runway is scheduled to take flight on SATURDAY April 27th, 2024, 5:00PM. Proceeds from this event support the mission of the United Way of Central Virginia.

12th Annual IRON 5k Run/Walk & Youth 1 Mile Fun Run
2024-05-05 15:00 - 18:30 | Amherst County High School, 139 Lancer Lane, Amherst, VA, 24521, United States
Celebrate the 12th running of the IRON 5k Run/Walk, presented by IRON Lives. This traditional road course is on the streets through the town of Amherst, Virginia. This is a road course with a finish on the track at Amherst County High School.
This event will benefit IRON Lives youth programming throughout Central Virginia and is in collaboration with the Show Up Amherst initiative. Show Up for your community, your family, and yourself as you participate in the IRON 5k Run/Walk on Sunday May 5th, 2024.

National Trails Day 5k Run & Walk
2024-06-01 08:00 - 10:00 | 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. Course travels over the world famous High Bridge. Event is limited to 200 participants.

6th Annual Beast Lake 5k & Obstacle Course Race
2024-07-06 07:45 - 11:00 | Eastlake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Eastlake Community Church invites you to participate in the 6th Annual Beastlake 5K and Obstacle Course races on Saturday July 6th. This is a community event open to all people, of all fitness levels, from the novice to the hardcore athlete. Choose from one of three events that best suits your fitness and skill level. This event raises fund for Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy.
The BeastLake is back for the sixth year, and we have some new twists along with favorite obstacles from past years. Back for 2024 is a “ stay cool” option to the course that includes a ‘slip n slide” type water slide down part of the course, an option to do the balance beam over an inflatable pool. and an option to run through a section of sprinklers midway through the race. All the water features are OPTIONAL and designed to bring an additional fun experience to the race. We will also be having food trucks at this years race with registered 5KOC and 5K participants receiving food vouchers.

500 Miles - Fifty Years of Running the Virginia 10 Miler
2024-08-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Lynchburg City Museum, 901 Court Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
COME JOIN US for the Lynchburg Museum “500 Miles – Fifty Years of Running the Virginia 10 Miler” exhibit during First Fridays on Friday, August 2nd.
See the history of the event in pictures, words, video and artifacts.
Light refreshments and museum tours of the exhibit available. 901 Court St (across the street from the TOP of Monument Terrace).
The exhibit runs August 2 – September 30.
