Riverside Runners, Lynchburg, Virginia

Christmas Lights Fun Run
2018-12-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Join our friends from New Balance and the Lynchburg Road Runners for a fun run on the Avenue. Course includes the lights of Riverside Park and Peakland Place.Cool swag from New Balance at the finish. All abilities and paces welcome!

Rudolph's Christmas Eve Eve Reindeer Romp
2018-12-24 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | E.C. Glass High School, 2111 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
Get your Christmas Eve morn started off on the right foot with a friendly, no pressure run on the iconic Virginia 10 Miler course! Not up to running the full 10 miles? Been celebrating a bit too much this holiday season? Need to get that last minute shopping done? No worries! Just come out and run as much as you care to that day! As always, we will have our yearly shirt swap which allows folks to clean out their closets and drawers and maybe find a new owner for some poor unused shirt! Please donate only like-new or very gently worn shirts! Any unclaimed shirts will be donated to charity. Baked goods, hot chocolate, cider, or any other type of post-run food/drink would be appreciated! If bringing something to share, please indicate what so we don’t end up with a dozen fruitcakes and no chocolate chip cookies! Gatorade will be provided. Festive holiday attire is encouraged! Event is held rain, shine, snow, sleet…you get the idea! Fine Print: This is a no fee event and one does not have to be a member of the Lynchburg Road Runners Club (LRRC) to participate so bring your family and friends! While this event is sanctioned and promoted by the LRRC, it is a “run at your own risk” event. Runners MUST stay on the sidewalks and not run in the roadway except as necessary for crossing the street! Please be cautious of vehicles when crossing streets, watch out for one another, and be courteous to other runners and walkers on the sidewalks. THIS IS NOT A RACE!

Lynchburg Road Runners New Years Day Fun Run
2019-01-01 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Come join us on New Year’s Day for our annual Fun Run! Get the New Year started off on the right foot with a jaunt along Rivermont Avenue with your friends! We will run toward downtown to Church Street and Monument Terrace where we will climb the steps to Court Street and then return to Riverside Park. At the top of Monument Terrace do the pushup challenge of 19 pushups to ring in 2019! Goodies to share is appreciated! A great time to get all those leftover sweets out of your house! Gatorade will be provided. You do not need to be a member of the Lynchburg Road Runners Club to participate so feel free to invite your non-member friends to join in on the fun! THIS IS A RUN AT YOUR OWN RISK EVENT AS STREETS ARE OPEN SO PLEASE USE THE SIDEWALKS AND BE CAUTIOUS WHEN CROSSING THE STREETS!

12th Annual Point of Honor 5K
2019-04-06 09:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Amazement Square Children’s Museum, 27 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
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.

Memorial Day 10K & 2 Mile Walk
2019-05-27 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | DPO Grille, 10 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
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.

Kindness Classic 5k
2019-06-08 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | HumanKind Campus, 150 Linden Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
New name…same great event! The Kindness 5k (formally Humankind 5k) is an event you don’t want to miss. This is a 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.

17th Annual Percival's Island Firecracker 5-Miler
2019-07-04 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | 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!
Race #4 of the Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series. 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.

State Games of America 5k
2019-07-27 08:00 - 10:30 UTC | Liberty University, 1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA, 24515, United States
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 is also part of the 2019 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series.

17th Annual Lynchburg Half Marathon & 5K
2019-08-31 07:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Percival’s Island, 1600 Concord Turnpike, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
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 Series.

46th Annual Genworth Virginia 10 Miler
2019-09-28 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 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.

29th Annual John A. Stephenson Memorial Youth Run
2019-10-19 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Park, 2238 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Youth 13 & under gather in Riverside Park each Fall to run a variety of distances. Participants 3 & under complete a 1/8 mile course, 4-5 years of age run 1/4 mile, 6-7 run 1/2 mile, and 8-12 run 1 mile. In this way, the Lynchburg community has celebrated the life and contribution Dr. John A. Stephenson made to children’s health for 29 years.

Memorial Day 10K & 2 Mile Walk (Virtual)
2020-05-23 00:00 - 2020-06-07 23:00 (America/New_York) | DPO Grille, 10 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
Celebrate the Memorial Day weekend with the Lynchburg Road Runners at the Memorial Day 10K and 2 Mile Walk. Proceeds benefit T1DE.

Summer Strava Segment Series presented by Lynchburg Road Runners
2020-05-29 00:00 - 2020-06-06 11:59 (America/New_York) | VA, United States
Races may be cancelled right now, but Running is not. More people are running now more than ever and we want to help fill the void of cancelled races through the Lynchburg Road Runners Strava Segment Series.
What is it?
Participants will be challenged to complete a different strava segment in the Lynchburg and Forest area each week. The new segment will be announced Friday morning and participants will have until the following Thursday to complete.
Are there Prizes?
Yes!! Our sponsor Riverside Runners will be giving away a $25 gift certificate every week and there will be a grand prize of a pair of shoes given away at the end of the series.
When?
Weekly starting May 29 through July 9th
How do you participate?
Join the Lynchburg Road Runners strava group: edit the strava club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/265067
Run or walk the segment during the week period.
Runners will get an entry for the free pair of shoes for each week completed and a chance to win the weekly prize of a $25 gift certificate to Riverside Runners. Winners will be announced every Friday with the announcement for the new segment!
Rules?
All runners are advised to practice social distancing while participating.
Runners must upload their run to Strava to participate.
Only runs completed during the designated week for the segment will count toward that week. Runners have 7 days to complete that week’s segment (Friday-Thursday).
Runners must be Lynchburg Road Runners members to be eligible to win a prize. To sign up, please go here: https://runsignup.com/Club/VA/Lynchburg/LynchburgRoadRunnersClub

Kindness Classic 5k (Canceled)
2020-06-13 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | HumanKind Campus, 150 Linden Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Due to the COVID pandemic. This event has been cancelled for 2020.

13th Annual Point of Honor 5K (CANCELED)
2020-09-05 08:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Amazement Square Children’s Museum, 27 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
Enjoy running in downtown Lynchburg and experience the beautiful Blackwater Creek bikeway. Traditionally, this event has been run the 1st Saturday in April (Organ Donation Month) the past 12 years. This year’s event has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 5th due to the Corona Virus crisis. It remains a 2020 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series event. This year 50% of the proceeds will support LifeNet Health and 50% of proceeds will be donated to help the Boyers Family. Both walkers and runners are welcome.

47th Annual Genworth Virginia 10 Miler (CANCELED)
2020-09-26 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 celebrates its 47th year. 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, and 4 mile walk.

"RUNNING FORM" Seminar with Dr. Owen Anderson (POSTPONED)
2020-12-03 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | VA, United States
The Virtual Running Form Clinic with Dr. Owen Anderson has been postponed until January due to an illness in Dr. Owen’s family. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to announcing a new date for January 2021.
Thank you for supporting running in Lynchburg. We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.
Lynchburg Road Runners
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It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that the Lynchburg Road Runners and Riverside Runners have arranged for Dr. Owen Anderson (Coach & Author) to provide a one hour seminar on ‘running form’ to club members, Thursday December 3rd at 7:00 pm EST via Zoom. This is a private event for Lynchburg Road Runner Club Members and FREE to current Club members. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions at the conclusion of his presentation. We hope that you will take advantage of this unique and invaluable opportunity.
COST:
FREE – Lynchburg Road Runners Club Members
Membership must be current on seminar date. Discount will be given at checkout.

"RUNNING FORM" Seminar with Dr. Owen Anderson
2021-02-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Golf Park Coffee (Bedford Ave.), 2306 Bedford Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that the Lynchburg Road Runners and Riverside Runners have arranged for Dr. Owen Anderson (Coach & Author) to provide a one hour seminar on ‘running form’ to club members, Tuesday February 2nd at 7:00 pm EST via Zoom. This is a private event for Lynchburg Road Runner Club Members and FREE to current Club members. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions at the conclusion of his presentation. We hope that you will take advantage of this unique and invaluable opportunity.
NEW FOR 2021! HAVE YOUR RUNNING FORM ANALYZED BY DR. OWEN ANDERSON
Those that register have a unique opportunity for individual analysis and instruction. Seminar registrants can film themselves in slow motion using their cell phone camera and submit the video via text to Dr. Anderson. Instructions will be sent in the confirmation email when you register.
COST:
FREE – Lynchburg Road Runners Club Members
Membership must be current on seminar date. Discount will be given at checkout.

Your Faster 5K the Wildcat Way - Zoominar with Coach Purrington
2021-03-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event, VA, United States
What can you do to improve your 5K time?
Riverside Runners and the Lynchburg Road Runners Club are pleased to offer an evening with Randolph College Cross Country / Track & Field Head Coach Ryan Purrington.
Coach Purrington will share how to improve YOUR 5K this Spring! Randolph College runners have earned a reputation of consistent improvement and exceeding their expectations as student athletes by training the WILDCAT WAY. Learn the principles that Coach Purrington applies to his 5K training programs that have developed faster, stronger, and more efficient runners.
Runners of ALL abilities will benefit from Coach Ryan Purrington’s presentation.
Registration is FREE for current Lynchburg Road Runner Club members and $5.00 for non-members.
This virtual presentation will be available to registered participants via ZOOM. Login Information will be shared with participants at noon and 5pm the day of the presentation.

13th Annual Point of Honor 5K (2021)
2021-04-03 08:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Amazement Square Children’s Museum, 27 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 2021 event support LifeNet Health. Both walkers and runners are welcome.

Memorial Day 10K & 2 Mile Walk
2021-05-31 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | DPO Grille, 10 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
For the past 5 years, 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 2nd race in the 2021 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series.
Our event will follow COVID best practices for road races.
Wave Starts
Social Distancing
Masks required of participants
Bottled water for hydration

29th Annual Lynchburg Road Runners Summer Track Series
2021-06-01 18:00 - 20:30, 2021-06-08 18:00 - 20:30, 2021-06-15 18:00 - 20:30, 2021-06-22 18:00 - 20:30, 2021-06-29 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Lynchburg College, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
After missing last year, The Lynchburg Road Runners Summer Track Series is back in 2021 for the 29th year. The first four Tuesday evenings in June at 6:30 pm at the University of Lynchburg Track. Races for all ages, all abilities, in distances of 100 to 5,000 meters.
WHO:
All are invited. Ages 1 to 101! All abilities welcome, 4 minute through 15 minute milers, fast or slow sprinters.

WHAT:
Track Races as shown below. With exception of 1 and 2 mile, distances
are in meters. Cost for runners is just one dollar, payable on the day of the event. Age Group ribbons for awards.
WHEN:

JUNE 1 (Tuesday): 1500m (6:30 pm – 7:00 pm); Open 100m (7:10pm); Age Groups
100m (7:15-7:45pm); 800 m (7:45-8:00 pm)
JUNE 8 (Tuesday): 100m (Kid’s 4 and Under) 6:30pm; Age Groups 200m (6:40 –
7:10 pm); Open 200m (7:15pm); 5,000m (7:20 – 8:00pm)
JUNE 15 (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 22 (Tuesday) 1 Mile (6:30 pm-7:00 pm); 100m (Kid’s 4 and Under); Open
200m (7:00); Age Groups 200 m (7:10-7:45 pm); 800 m (7:45-8:00 pm)
JUNE 29 (Tuesday) Makeup Date in Case of Cancellation
WHERE:
University of Lynchburg (formerly Lynchburg College) Track, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501

Kindness Classic 5k
2021-06-19 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | HumanKind Campus, 150 Linden Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
The Kindness 5k (formally Humankind 5k) is an event you don’t want to miss. This is a 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.

47th Virginia 10 Miler
2021-09-25 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | E.C. Glass High School, 2111 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
The historic Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler will celebrate its 47th year on September 24-25, 2021. Join more than 4,000 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 and more mile run/walk (NEW COURSE). 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.

14th Annual Point of Honor 5K
2022-04-02 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | DPO Grille, 10 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States

Memorial Day 10K & 2 Mile Walk
2022-05-30 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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 2nd race in the 2022 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series.
