Participate in-person on Thanksgiving Day or continue with a TWIST on tradition from anywhere you choose! Your Lynchburg Turkey Trot – Your Way. We believe that traditions are important – and as we have all learned, so is the ability to adapt and evolve. We are so excited to offer both a classic Thanksgiving Day […]
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.
The Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k is celebrating 42 years! Join runners and walkers of all ages and abilities for this central Virginia holiday tradition. Children are also invited to participate in the "Peaks Junior" 1 Mile and 1/4 Mile fun run. Proceeds support the Bedford Area YMCA. This event is known for its […]
'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. This event is part of the Liberty Mountain Trail Series. For more LMTS info please click HERE.
Celebrate the holidays and fitness with your friends at the Annual Farmville Jingle Bell 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Your entry includes a fast, flat course in the neighborhood surrounding First Avenue Field, awards to our category winners, a race t-shirt, and post-race treats to eat. This event is presented by the Town of […]
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 […]
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. Door prize raffle for those that attend. Holiday spirit costumes are welcome. Cookies and hot chocolate served afterward. Run up to 5 miles. All are welcome. No […]
Presented by Liberty University Outdoor Recreation, 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!
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 […]
The Coldest Night of the Year is a super-fun, family-friendly fundraising walk that supports Miriam's House work to end homelessness in Lynchburg. Your participation raises awareness and strengthens our community's support for our homeless neighbors.
What goes better with a morning run than donuts & coffee? ALTRA! Join us for a fun run hosted by Riverside Runners and our friends at ALTRA. The new Rivera 3 will be available to demo. Plus, special on Altra running shoes. Our course will be up to 4 miles, out & back from Riverside […]
Free sports injury assessments from the experts at Rehabilitation Associates of Central Virginia at Riverside Runners. Do you have questions about discomfort while running (lower leg pain, knee pain, foot pain)? Jacqui Gooden, PT, DPT, a licensed physical therapist from RACV Timberlake Clinic, will be available to screen runners and answer any questions they may […]
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! […]
The Cumberland County Public Schools Foundation, Inc.is proud to present to our community the annual Run High Bridge 5k. The event will start at the Camp Paradise entrance of the High Bridge Trail State Park and offers an out and back run across the legendary High Bridge. Proceeds will go to scholarships for Cumberland County […]
Feeling lucky? Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at this festive 5k that benefits Park View Community Mission. Leprechauns, runners and walkers are welcome!
This run and walk is for anyone who has been impacted by colon cancer because NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE. Survivors, current battlers, caregivers, family members, friends, coworkers, sisters, husbands, mothers, or anyone who wants to increase access to healthcare and screening sign up to help change the statistics. Colon Cancer screening is one of the […]
Enjoy running in downtown Lynchburg and experience the beautiful Blackwater Creek bikeway. April is Organ Donation Month. Proceeds from the 2023 event support LifeNet Health. Both walkers and runners are welcome.
Join us for a fun run at Riverside Runners. All abilities and paces welcome. Our friends from Brooks and Oofos will be on-site with demo product and raffle prizes. Pizza and refreshments available to those that participate. Our course will be out and back from the store, using Rivermont Avenue and Peakland Place. Please RSVP […]
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. Registration opens January 1, 2023
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 […]
2480 Rivermont Ave.
Lynchburg, VA 24503
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