Riverside Runners, Lynchburg, Virginia

Run 4 Their Lives Lynchburg
2026-04-18 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Liberty University, 1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA, 24515, United States
Run 4 Their Lives is a Freedom 4/24 event that raises awareness and funds to bring sexually exploited women and children into freedom. A 5k and Youth 1K are featured events!
ADVOCATE: Become a fundraiser! Share information about human trafficking with your friends and family and ask them to support your efforts to run for freedom and fight injustice!

6th Annual United Way 5k on the Runway
2026-04-25 17:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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 600-person and 60 minute time limit for the event. Proceeds from this event support the mission of the United Way of Central Virginia.

Memorial Day 10K & 2 Mile Walk
2026-05-25 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

8th Annual Beast Lake 5k & Obstacle Course Race
2026-07-04 07:45 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Eastlake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
Eastlake Community Church invites you to participate in the 8th Annual Beastlake 5K and Obstacle Course races on Saturday July 4th. 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 8th year, and we have some new twists along with favorite obstacles from past years. Back for 2026 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.

24th Annual Percival's Island Firecracker 5-Miler
2026-07-04 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!
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.

52nd Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler
2026-09-26 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 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

12th Annual High Bridge Half Marathon & 5k
2026-10-03 07:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | High Bridge Trail State Park (Farmville, VA), 311 Main Street, Farmville, VA, 23901, United States
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, or a lifetime.
The historic High Bridge runs through the Heart of Virginia in Prince Edward and Cumberland Counties. Heralded as the largest bridge of its kind in the United States, the High Bridge and the battle for control of it was a contributing factor to General Robert E. Lee’s surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in nearby Appomattox Courthouse. Today, the bridge is the centerpiece of the 31-mile High Bridge Trail State Park that includes the historic commercial district of Farmville.
The race will be held on an out-and-back course beginning in Farmville Downtown at High Bridge Trail State Park Plaza. The park is a rail to trail conversion that is wide, level and has very little grade. The trail surface consists of finely crushed, well-packed limestone. The half marathon will cross the historic High Bridge twice. High Bridge is nearly a half mile long and towers 125 feet above the Appomattox River.
Runners will enjoy on-course support with spirit groups, music, water stations, and Port-O-Potties. Finisher medals will be presented to all Half Marathon finishers who complete their race during the designated time period of 4 hours.

Deck the Heels 5K Night Run
2026-12-12 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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
