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  • Blossom to Bottle 5k & 3k

    Peaks of Otter Winery & Johnson's Orchards 1410 Elmos Road, Bedford, VA, 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.

  • Spring Into Spring 4 Miler

    Amazement Square Children's Museum 27 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States

    Spring into your Spring with a snappy 4 mile run or walk on the Blackwater Creek Bikeway in beautiful Lynchburg, Virginia. This annual event is organized and directed by the Lynchburg Road Runners Club. Enjoy a scenic bikeway, run through a train tunnel, and finish the last 2 miles down hill. This is an out […]

  • Run 4 Their Lives

    Liberty University 1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA, 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 […]

  • Free Yoga in the Park w/ LYH Parks and Rec & Yoga Goodness

    Riverside Park 2270 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, United States

    Join Goodness Yoga for FREE Yoga in the Park in conjunction with Lynchburg Parks and Rec!No experience necessary. Just bring a yoga mat, a friend and a smile!If weather keeps us away from the park, check the website to see if class has been moved indoors. Can't wait to see you on the mat!

    Free

  • Heart of Virginia Festival 10K Run & 5k Walk

    First Avenue Field 407 First Avenue, Farmville, VA, United States

    Celebrate fitness by participating in a Farmville running tradition.  The historic course is point to point beginning on the campus of Hampden Sydney College. Stay after the race and enjoy the infamous Heart of Virginia Festival in downtown Farmville, Virginia.

  • Armed Forces Day 5k Run/Walk

    National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA, United States

    Support our Armed Forces at the National D-Day Memorial by participating in a patriotic themed 5K Run/Walk and Youth Fun Run! Not only does the race begin and end at the picturesque Memorial, but a total change in elevation of 220 feet provides a unique challenge for runners of all levels to “Conquer the Hill.” […]

  • Memorial Day 10K & 2 Mile Walk

    DPO Grille 10 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 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 the Race #3 of the Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series and utilizes the Blackwater Creek Bikeway.

  • National Trails Day 5k Run & walk

    High Bridge Trail State Park - Camp Paradise Trail Access (ASPEN HILL RD) RT. 601, Rice, VA, 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.

  • Course Preview – Humankind 5k

    Your invited to the "HumanKind 5k Course Preview". This is a great opportunity to scout out one of the most scenic and historic road race courses in Lynchburg before raced day Sat. June 16th. The fun starts at 6pm. All abilities are welcome. Hydration available at the start/finish. 

  • Thursday Fun Run at Riverside Runners

    Thursday Fun Run at Riverside Runners
    Riverside Runners 2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA, United States

    Our weekly fun run moves to Thursdays for the month of June to accommodate the LRRC Track Series (Tues. at Lynchburg College). All abilities are welcome. Lockers, bathrooms, and hydration is available at Riverside Runners. Courses vary each week. Run up to 5 miles.

  • HUMANKIND 5K and Youth Run

    HumanKind Campus 150 Linden Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, United States

    You don't want to miss this summer road race tradition on the historic, shaded, streets of Peakland Place. This is the 4th race of the Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series and benefits HumanKind.

  • Thursday Fun Run at Riverside Runners

    Thursday Fun Run at Riverside Runners
    Riverside Runners 2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA, United States

    Our weekly fun run moves to Thursdays for the month of June to accommodate the LRRC Track Series (Tues. at Lynchburg College). All abilities are welcome. Lockers, bathrooms, and hydration is available at Riverside Runners. Courses vary each week. Run up to 5 miles.

  • Thursday Fun Run at Riverside Runners

    Thursday Fun Run at Riverside Runners
    Riverside Runners 2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA, United States

    Our weekly fun run moves to Thursdays for the month of June to accommodate the LRRC Track Series (Tues. at Lynchburg College). All abilities are welcome. Lockers, bathrooms, and hydration is available at Riverside Runners. Courses vary each week. Run up to 5 miles.

  • 16th Annual Percival’s Island Firecracker 5-Miler

    Percival's Island - Blackwater Creek Natural Area 1200 Concord Turnpike, Lynchburg, VA, United States

    Start your 4th of July celebration with Percival's Island Firecracker 5 Miler!Race #5 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 […]

  • 3rd Annual Virginia Commonwealth Games 5k

    Liberty University 1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA, United States

    The 3rd Annual Commonwealth Games 5k is part of the Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series.  Participants throughout the state of Virginia are invited to challenge themselves on a road course, touring the campus of Liberty University.

  • 16th Annual Lynchburg Half Marathon & 5K

    Percival's Island 1600 Concord Turnpike, Lynchburg, VA, 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 […]

  • 45th Annual Genworth Virginia 10 Miler

    E.C. Glass High School 2111 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, United States

    The historic Genworth Virginia 10 Miler will celebrate its 45th year on September 28-29, 2018. 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 […]

  • 6th Annual High Bridge Half Marathon & 5k

    High Bridge Trail State Park (Farmville, VA) 311 Main Street, Farmville, VA, 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 […]

  • CARE2 (Squared) 5k Run & Walk

    Lynchburg College 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA, United States

    This annual 5k event will be held on the beautiful campus of Lynchburg College. 

  • 28th Annual John A. Stephenson Memorial Youth Run

    Riverside Park 2238 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 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 […]

  • Running With the Wolves Cross Country Invitational

    Wolf Branch Farm Forest, 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 […]

  • 12th Annual I Am Woman 5K Run & Walk

    Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center 1701 Thomson Drive, Lynchbug, VA, 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 2018

    Percival's Island - Blackwater Creek Natural Area 1200 Concord Turnpike, Lynchburg, VA, United States

  • Mike Donahue Valley View 5 Mile Trail Race

    Camp Hydaway (Liberty University) 936 Camp Hydaway Road, Lynchburg, VA, United States

    Challenge yourself on the trails of Liberty Mountain during the annual Fall event honoring Maj. Mike Donahue. This event is open to the public, part of the Liberty Mountain Trail Series, and a kick-off event to Military Appreciation Week at Liberty University.

  • HumanKind Turkey Trot 5k

    E.C. Glass High School 2111 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, United States

    Start Thanksgiving Day off on the right foot at the Lynchburg Turkey Trot for HumanKind sponsored by Wells Fargo. Before the big games, the big meal, the parades and the pies, why not get in a little exercise with a few thousand neighbors? It’s an event the whole family will enjoy! If you’ve never been […]

  • Waynesboro Family YMCA Turkey Trot

    Waynesboro Family YMCA 648 South Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA, 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.

  • Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k

    Bedford Middle School 503 Longwood Ave., Bedford, VA, United States

    Celebrate the holiday season and support the Bedford Area YMCA in the process. This annual event has been a tradition for many decades. Plan to stay after for the Town of Bedford Christmas Parade.

  • Reindeer Run 2 Miler Trail Run

    Camp Hydaway (Liberty University) 936 Camp Hydaway Road, Lynchburg, VA, United States

    'Tis the season to celebrate with the students of Liberty University as they run, walk, and gallop 2 miles (most in costume) on the trails of Liberty Mountain.

  • Farmville Jingle Bell Run/Walk

    First Avenue Field 407 First Avenue, Farmville, VA, United States

    Join in the fun of this Farmville holiday tradition. Runners and walkers are welcome.  Enjoy the neighborhoods surrounding Longwood University.

  • Riverside Runners Jingle Bell Fun Run

    Riverside Runners 2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 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. Prizes given to those with the most holiday spirit (like costumes). Cookies and hot chocolate served afterward. Run up to 5 miles. All are welcome. No registration […]

  • Christmas Lights Fun Run

    Riverside Runners 2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 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

    E.C. Glass High School 2111 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 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 […]

  • Lynchburg Road Runners New Years Day Fun Run

    Riverside Runners 2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 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 […]

    Free

  • Arctic 5k Trail Race

    Camp Hydaway (Liberty University) 936 Camp Hydaway Road, Lynchburg, VA, United States

    Presented by Liberty University Student Activities, this 5k kicks off the Spring Liberty Mountain Trail Series. One of the toughest, off-road, 5K courses in Lynchburg. Come for the fun, challenge, and beauty of Liberty Mountain.  Every 5k is easier after this one!

    $20

  • 9th Annual Boys & Girls Club Resolution Run – 2 Mile Run/Walk

    Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia 1101 Madison Street, Lynchburg, VA, United States

    Start your "new" year off with some extra motivation to stay fit and support one of Lynchburg's most dynamic non-profits.  This 2-Mile run/walk has become a community tradition for many. The start and finish is in downtown Lynchburg at the Boys & Girls Club with a double-loop course. The only Sunday afternoon race in Lynchburg!

  • 5th Annual King of the Mountain Trail Hill Climb

    SnoFlex 3998 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, United States

    Starting at SnoFlex, The  King of the Mountain 2 mile challenge is a trail run that will challenge the mountain goat in all of us. Mile one is a quad buster […]

  • Sci Fest Pi Run (Randolph College)

    Randolph College 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, United States

    Join us for a 3.14 mile fun run/walk and pie for all! Free and open to the public. March 14 is Pi Day! Pi Day represents the first three digits […]

  • St. Paddy’s Day 5k

    Percival's Island 1600 Concord Turnpike, Lynchburg, VA, United States

    Feeling lucky? Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at this festive 5k that benefits Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) programming for Holy Cross Regional Catholic School. Leprechauns, runners and walkers are […]

  • Run the High Bridge (Rice, VA)

    High Bridge Trail State Park - Camp Paradise Trail Access (ASPEN HILL RD) RT. 601, Rice, VA, United States

    The Cumberland County Public Schools Foundation, Inc. AND Centra Southside Community Hospital are sponsoring a 5K run and walk. The event will start at the Camp Paradise entrance of the High Bridge […]

  • Lighten-Up Lynchburg 5k Run/Walk

    Peaks View Park 1147 Ardmore Drive, Lynchburg, VA, United States

    Lighten-Up Lynchburg is a timed 5K Run/Walk to encourage activity and increase awareness about the obesity epidemic. This race is hosted by the Lynchburg Mayor's Youth Council, and a portion […]

  • 2nd Annual Color Run for ACA

    Falling River Country Club 2140 Country Club Road, Appomattox, VA, United States

    Join us for the 2nd Annual Color Run for ACA (Appomattox Christian Academy) hosted by Falling River Country Club. This is an "All Ages" 5K Run/Walk event with a Kids' […]

  • 12th Annual Point of Honor 5K

    Amazement Square Children's Museum 27 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 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! […]

  • Wildcat Invitational (Track & Field)

    Randolph College 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, United States

    This is a collegiate track & field invitational hosted by Randolph College Track & Field.  Please contact the Meet Director, Coach Bill Cooper, for more information on standards for "open" […]

  • Blossom to Bottle 5k & 3k

    Peaks of Otter Winery & Johnson's Orchards 1410 Elmos Road, Bedford, VA, 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.

  • 9th Annual IRON 5k Run/Walk

    Amherst County High School 139 Lancer Lane, Amherst, VA, United States

    Celebrate the 9th running of the IRON 5k Run/Walk and Spring at the same time!  The event returns to the month of April, it's original location, and traditional course through the streets of the town of Amherst, Virginia.  This is a road course with a finish on the track at Amherst County High School.