Riverside Runners, Lynchburg, Virginia

Rise and Rebuild 5K Run / Walk
2025-03-29 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Linkhorne MS Trail Extension – Blackwater Creek Bikeway, 2525 Linkhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
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 third 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 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.

17th Annual Point of Honor
2025-04-05 09:00 - 11:00 | DPO Grille, 10 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
Enjoy running in downtown Lynchburg and experience the beautiful Blackwater Creek bikeway. April is Organ Donation Month. Proceeds from the 2025 event support LifeNet Health. Both walkers and runners are welcome.

Memorial Day 10K & 2 Mile Walk
2025-05-26 08:00 - 11:00 | DPO Grille, 10 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
The 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. The proceeds from this race have helped with education on diabetes management, nutrition education and cooking demos, community support groups and even camps for children with Type 1 Diabetes. The Memorial Day 10K is the 8th race in the 2025 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series.

Lynchburg Road Runners Summer Track Series
2025-06-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Lynchburg College, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
WHO:
All are invited. Ages 1 to 101! All abilities welcome, 4 minute through 18 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 5,000 is $5).
WHEN:
JUNE 3 (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 10 (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 17 (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 24 (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 (7:20-7:45 pm); 800 m (7:45-8:00 pm)
JULY 1 (Tuesday) Makeup Date in Case of Cancellation
WHERE:
University of Lynchburg (formerly Lynchburg College) Track, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501

100 Days to the Virginia 10 Miler Fun Run
2025-06-19 18:00 - 19:30 | First Christian Church, 3109 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Celebrate 100 days until this year’s Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler with a fun run. Runners and walkers are invited to gather at First Christian Church on Rivermont Avenue for an out & back course that follows the Virginia 10 Miler course through Riverside Park and back (approximately 3.5 miles).
Our friends from the Lynchburg Road Runners, Riverside Runners, Brooks, and Endurance will be there to cheer you on and support you.
A limited number of commemorative shirts will be for sale for $10.00 ($5.00 for current LRRC members). Reserve yours by registering prior to the fun run.
Thanks to Brooks Running and Riverside Runners for…
** Demo footwear from Brooks (the official footwear sponsor of the race).
** FREE Rookies ice cream to the first 100 to check-in.
** 1 lucky participant will win a pair of Brooks running shoes!
Thanks to ENDURANCE – Training for the Long Haul. Your official “training partner” for this year’s event. They will be available with training advice and plans to get you to this year’s finish line.
Plan to arrive no later than 5:40pm. The Fun Run begins promptly at 6pm.
Please be aware that this is not a “race”. Participants are asked to abide by all traffic laws and to stay on sidewalks.

Lynchburg Road Runners Summer Track Series
2025-07-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Lynchburg College, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
WHO:
All are invited. Ages 1 to 101! All abilities welcome, 4 minute through 18 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 5,000 is $5).
WHEN:
JUNE 3 (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 10 (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 17 (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 24 (Tuesday): CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
JULY 1 (Tuesday): (Makeup Date FROM 6/24/2025 Cancelation) – 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 (7:20-7:45 pm); 800 m (7:45-8:00 pm)
WHERE:
University of Lynchburg (formerly Lynchburg College) Track, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501

23rd Annual Percival's Island Firecracker 5-Miler
2025-07-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Percival’s Island – Blackwater Creek Natural Area, 1200 Concord Turnpike, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
Start your 4th of July celebration with Percival’s Island Firecracker 5 Miler!
Lynchburg is known as the “Hill City”….but this course is flat, flat, flat. The start finish is located at the Blackwater Creek Natural Area Percival’s Island in downtown Lynchburg and the course follows the Blackwater Creek Bikeway…a paved rails to trails path along the James River. A bit longer than a 5k but without the effort of a 10k, 5 miles is considered by many the perfect distance.

3rd Annual KEMPER'S DOWNHILL MILE
2025-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 | VA
What’s one of the fastest ways to a 1 mile personal best? A downhill mile of course! Join us Friday evening for the Kemper Downhill Mile. Fun, Downhill, and FAST are words that best describe this course. The event is the final event of the 2025 Spring/ Summer Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series.
THE LEGEND OF KEMPER the RABBIT
Sometime around 1912, the same year that the Kemper Street Train Station was opened by Southern Railway, local Lynchburg residents recall witnessing a certain rabbit chasing trains as they left station. It wasn’t long before that rabbit was given the name “Kemper”. Some say Kemper was able to keep up with departing trains for almost a mile! If you are lucky to run the Kemper Street Trail extension early in the morning you might see a descendant or two of Kemper running right along side you.

51st Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler
2025-09-27 08:00 - 12:00 | E.C. Glass High School, 2111 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
The historic Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler will celebrate its 50th year running on September 27, 2025. Join more than 3,000 runners on a historic course that has hosted participants from around the globe. The 10 mile run, 4 and more mile run/walk, and Amazing Mile Children’s Run invite men, women, and children of all ages and abilities to participate.
The festivities begin Thursday night with packet pick-up, and continue Friday with the Amazing Mile Children’s Run, and a fun, family-friendly festival in downtown Lynchburg. On Saturday, thousands will take part in the 10 mile run and our 4+ mile run/walk.
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

33rd Annual John A. Stephenson Memorial Youth Run
2025-10-11 08:30 - 11:00 | Riverside Park, 2238 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Join area youth runners of all ages for the 33rd Annual Dr. John A. Stephenson Memorial Youth Run presented by the Lynchburg Road Runners. Dr. Stephenson was one of the founding pediatricians of Richeson Drive Pediatrics. Now Lynchburg Pediatrics. He promoted healthy children and being active outside. When he died at a young age a memorial race was started to honor his passion for promoting healthy lifestyles.
Race distances and courses are….3 & under 1/8th mile, 4-5 yrs old 1/4 mile, 6-7 yrs. old 1/2 mile, 8-13 yrs. old 1 mile. All events take place at Riverside Park, Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, Virginia. Proceeds benefit the Lynchburg Road Runners Club a 501c3 non-profit whose mission remains to promote community health and wellness through the sport of running.

Deck the Heels 5K Night Run
2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-12-12 17:00 - 19:30 | Booker Building – AltaVista, VA, 400 Broad Street, Alta Vista, VA, 24517, United States
Held the second Saturday of December each year, The Deck the Heels 5k is not only a fun race, but, it is also a huge holiday extravaganza with Santa and Mrs. Clause, food, hot chocolate, music, and more! And of course there’s medals for those who complete the race. The race begins and ends at the Claire Parker Foundation headquarters at 1019 9th Street Altavista, VA. All proceeds go to filling care boxes and toy boxes.
Glow-in-the-Dark accessories will be available at packet pickup. We encourage runners to “Deck” themselves out for this festive Christmas event.
We are also pleased to announce the addition of the VIRTUAL Deck the Heels 5k for those that are unable to join us in person. Virtual participants are able to choose a 5k course and submit their time to our Results page.
The Claire Parker Foundation was created in memory of our daughter, Claire. We provide ongoing care and emotional support for children and families battling pediatric cancer. To find out more about the work we do visit: claireparkerfoundation.org
COURSE:
Race will start at Corner of Broad St. & Main Street and go north on Main Street. Runners will turn around at intersection of Main St. & Lola Ave. at Miller and Wolf Dentistry. Runners will proceed South on Main Street, crossing the bridge over the river. Runners will continue on Main St. into Hurt, VA and proceed through the tunnel. Runners will turn around at stoplight at English Construction in Hurt, and then proceed north back on Main Street. Finish line will be at corner of Main Street & Broad St.
As a virtual runner or walker you can participate from anywhere in the world on the 5K course

St. Paddy's Day 5k
2026-03-14 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!

5th Annual Big Game 5K
2026-03-21 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)! We have a new theme…the Big Game 5K! Wear your favorite team jersey.
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.

Rise and Rebuild 5K Run / Walk
2026-03-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Linkhorne MS Trail Extension – Blackwater Creek Bikeway, 2525 Linkhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Join us in our mission to restore our clinic and continue serving those in need. Together, we can make a difference!
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.

Annual Point of Honor 5K
2026-04-04 09:00 - 11:00 | DPO Grille, 10 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
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!

Memorial Day 10K & 2 Mile Walk
2026-05-25 08:00 - 11:00 | DPO Grille, 10 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
The Memorial Day 10K is the 8th race in the 2026 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series.

52nd Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler
2026-09-26 08:00 - 12:00 | E.C. Glass High School, 2111 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
The historic Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler will celebrate its 52nd year running on September 26, 2026. Join more than 3,000 runners on a historic course that has hosted participants from around the globe. The 10 mile run, 4 and more mile run/walk, and Amazing Mile Children’s Run invite men, women, and children of all ages and abilities to participate.
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
