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, Lychburg, 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, Lychburg, 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, Lychburg, 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 down hill for approximately 1 mile and then....goes straight up the side of Liberty Mountain to our mountain top finish! The view is amazing! This […]

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 of Pi and is Einstein’s birthday.We will start at Randolph College’s Main Hall (front campus) at 6:00 pm sharp. The first 150 registered get a […]

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 welcome!

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 Trail State Park (just outside of Farmville, VA) and offers an out and back run across the legendary High Bridge. Proceeds will go to scholarships […]