Riverside Runners, Lynchburg, Virginia

Annual Big Game 5K
2024-02-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Percival’s Island, 1600 Concord Turnpike, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
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)! The theme…the Big Game 5K! Wear your favorite team jersey or the Big Day 5K shirt.
We want our community to have fun, exercise and support the Club’s mission of doing “Whatever It Takes to Build Great Futures” by creating a place where youth and teens learn to grow and become leaders in the community.

Riverside Runners: Happy Pace Training Group
2024-02-20 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-02-27 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-03-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-03-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-03-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-03-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-04-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Have you ever wanted to run a 5K but didn’t know how?
Need accountability as you begin your running program for 2024?
Want more knowledge on proper training as a runner?
Need motivation?
Want to have fun?
The Happy Pace Beginners Training Group is for you!
OUR GOAL:
To encourage, motivate, and teach beginner runners the joy of running while being healthy and having fun. Completing a 5K is optional. But we sure hope you give it a try! #inspiremovement
WHO:
Registration is open to beginner runners, men and women, age 18+ (currently at a 12-15 min/mile pace) for one mile. Not sure what your pace is? 4 laps equal a metric mile on any outdoor high school or college track.
WHAT:
An *8 week 5k training program for mid to late April 5ks (Blossom to Bottle 5K, Run 4 Their Lives 5K, United Way 5k on the Runway).
* Bonus 9th week if choose to run with us through the end of April.
WHERE:
Meeting at Riverside Runners, Lynchburg’s specialty running and walking store, 2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503
WHEN:
6pm on Tuesdays beginning February 20th and ending Tuesday April 23rd.
HAPPY PACE TRAINING GROUP BENEFITS:
– Coach led, once a week practices from Riverside Runners each Tuesday.
– A training program for beginner runners focused on an April 5K.
– Save up to 25% on footwear, apparel, and accessories at Riverside Runners

Coldest Night of the Year (Miriam's House)
2024-02-24 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Miriam’s House, 409 Magnolia Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
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.

10th Annual King of the Mountain Trail Hill Climb
2024-03-02 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | SnoFlex, 3998 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, 24515, 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 event is presented by Liberty University Outdoor Recreation.

Annual Run the High Bridge (Rice, VA)
2024-03-09 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | High Bridge Trail State Park – Camp Paradise Trail Access (ASPEN HILL RD), RT. 601, Rice, VA, 24503, United States
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 School graduates and grants to teachers.

SciFest Pi Run
2024-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Randolph College, 2500 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Join Randolph College SciFest for a 3.14 mile fun run/walk on Pi Day, March 14, at 6:00 pm at Main Hall on the Randolph campus. Pi Day represents the first three digits of Pi and is Einstein’s birthday, as well! This is an in-person event, but we also have a virtual event for alumni of the College who are not local.

St. Paddy's Day 5k
2024-03-16 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Water Dog Restuarant, 1016 Jefferson Street, Lynchburg, 24504, United States
Feeling lucky? Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at this festive 5k that benefits Park View Community Mission. Leprechauns, runners and walkers are welcome!

2nd Annual Free Clinic Colon Cancer 5K Run / Walk
2024-03-23 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Peaks View Park, 1147 Ardmore Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
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 most underused ways to save someone’s life from cancer that exists. Stage one colon cancer has over a 90% survival rate but colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US. Lack of access to healthcare and early screening measures but 60% of these deaths can be avoided with screening. 76% of uninsured have not had a colon cancer screening and lack access to proper medical care.
The FREE CLINIC OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA
The mission of the Free Clinic of Central Virginia is to ensure high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare for every member of our community. We fulfill this mission by providing high-quality medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, and health education services to those in Central Virginia who do not have the resources to obtain these essential healthcare services. We are not funded by the government but instead we are funded by our community and largely run by volunteers that are passionate about serving others. We are here for you.

Feel the Ooo Fun Run with Oofos
2024-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Join us for a fun run with our friends from Oofos. All abilities and paces are welcome. The course will be out and back from Riverside Runners to the end of Peakland Place (about 4.2 miles). Run or walk all or some. Then enjoy the Ooo feeling of Oofos Recovery sandals available to sample.
It promises to be a classic Spring evening with hydration provided with special savings on Oofos.
One lucky participant will win a pair of Oofos recovery sandals!

16th Annual Point of Honor
2024-04-06 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | DPO Grille, 10 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 2024 event support LifeNet Health. Both walkers and runners are welcome.

Sports Injury Assessment with Rehab Associates
2024-04-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
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)? A licensed physical therapist from RACV Timberlake Clinic, will be available to screen runners and answer any questions they may have about injuries, aches, and pains. No appointment necessary

15th Annual Bridge 2 Bridge (Danville, VA)
2024-04-13 08:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Danville Community Market, 629 Craghead Street, Danville, VA, 24541, United States
The Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer Association, The Danville Running and Fitness Club, and Danville Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the 15th Annual Bridge2Bridge 5K, 10K, Kids Fun Run, and new in 2024 a HALF MARATHON. Virtual options are also available.
During its history, Bridge2Bridge Danville has raised over $900,000 benefiting cancer patients within Danville and Pittsylvania County. In our most recent race, over 600 individuals participated helping Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer raise over $60,000!
Danville-Pittsylvania Cancer is a local 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides assistance to cancer patients by providing travel reimbursement, prescriptions, nutrition, medical supplies and equipment, prostheses, and wigs, as well as emotional, and educational support.

Arc Aid Music Festival
2024-04-13 13:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Arc of Central Virginia, 1508 Bedford Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
A Music Festival to support people with disabilities.
The Annual Arc Aid Music Festival is set for Saturday, April 13, 2023, at THE FIELD between The Arc and Centenary United Methodist. Arc Aid will feature Food Truck Ally, Kidz Zone, Beer Garden, four amazingly talented and diverse bands and unique vendors selling goods and services. Despite its rock ‘n roll attitude and laid-back atmosphere, Arc Aid is an event with a purpose. And that is to continue to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

13th Annual Blossom to Bottle 5k & 3k
2024-04-13 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Peaks of Otter Winery & Johnson’s Orchards, 1410 Elmos Road, Bedford, VA, 24523, 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.

Run 4 Their Lives Lynchburg
2024-04-20 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!

4TH Annual United Way 5k on the Runway
2024-04-27 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 500-person and 60 minute time limit for the event. The United Way 5K on the Runway is scheduled to take flight on SATURDAY April 27th, 2024, 5:00PM. Proceeds from this event support the mission of the United Way of Central Virginia.

12th Annual IRON 5k Run/Walk & Youth 1 Mile Fun Run
2024-05-05 15:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Amherst County High School, 139 Lancer Lane, Amherst, VA, 24521, United States
Celebrate the 12th running of the IRON 5k Run/Walk, presented by IRON Lives. This traditional road course is on the streets through the town of Amherst, Virginia. This is a road course with a finish on the track at Amherst County High School.
This event will benefit IRON Lives youth programming throughout Central Virginia and is in collaboration with the Show Up Amherst initiative. Show Up for your community, your family, and yourself as you participate in the IRON 5k Run/Walk on Sunday May 5th, 2024.

Memorial Day 10K & 2 Mile Walk
2024-05-27 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 7th race in the 2024 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series.

National Trails Day 5k Run & Walk
2024-06-01 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | High Bridge Trail State Park – Camp Paradise Trail Access (ASPEN HILL RD), RT. 601, Rice, VA, 24503, 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.

32nd Annual Lynchburg Road Runners Track Series
2024-06-04 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Lynchburg College, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
WHO:
All are invited. Ages 1 to 101! All abilities welcome, 4 minute through 18 minute milers, fast or slow sprinters.
WHAT:
Track Races as shown below. With exception of 1 and 2 mile, distances are in meters. Age Group ribbons for awards. Cost for runners is just one dollar per evening. (LRRC Race Series 5,000 on June 13th is $5).

WHEN:
JUNE 4 (Tuesday):
1500m (6:30 pm – 7:00 pm); Open 100m (7:10pm); Age Groups 100m (7:15-7:45 pm); 800m (7:45-8:00 pm)
JUNE 11 (Tuesday):
100m (Kid’s 4 and Under) 6:30pm; Age Groups 200m (6:35 – 6:50 pm); Open 200m (7:00 pm):
LRRC Race Series 5,000m Heat 1 – 7:20 pm (30 minutes and over); Heat 2 – 8:00 pm (23 to 30 minutes); Heat 3 – 835 pm (19 to 23 minutes) Heat 4 – 9:00 pm (under 19 minutes)
JUNE 18 (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 25 (Tuesday):
1 Mile (6:30 pm-7:00 pm); 100m (Kid’s 4 and Under) 7:10 pm; Open 200m (7:15); Age Groups 200 m (7:20-7:45 pm); 800 m (7:45-8:00 pm)
JULY 2 (Tuesday):
Makeup Date in Case of Cancellation
