Riverside Runners, Lynchburg, Virginia

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.

Riverside Runners: Happy Pace Training Group
2024-04-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-04-23 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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

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.

Sports Injury Assessment with Rehab Associates
2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-14 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

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, 2024-06-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-06-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-06-25 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

SALE: 100 Days until the 10-Miler
2024-06-21 11:00 - 2024-06-22 17:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Just 100 days until one of the most celebrated road races in America…50 years in the making! Gear up with special saving on Brooks footwear, apparel, and accessories. Spend $120 or more and receive a Brooks backpack!

22nd Annual Percival's Island Firecracker 5-Miler
2024-07-04 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.

6th Annual Beast Lake 5k & Obstacle Course Race
2024-07-06 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 6th Annual Beastlake 5K and Obstacle Course races on Saturday July 6th. 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 sixth year, and we have some new twists along with favorite obstacles from past years. Back for 2024 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.

2nd Annual KEMPER'S DOWNHILL MILE
2024-07-26 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | VA
What’s one of the fastest ways to a 1 mile personal best? A downhill mile of course! Join us Friday evening for the Kemper Downhill Mile. Fun, Downhill, and FAST are words that best describe this course. The event is the final event of the 2024 Spring/ Summer Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series.
Registration will open late May 2024.
THE LEGEND OF KEMPER the RABBIT
Sometime around 1912, the same year that the Kemper Street Train Station was opened by Southern Railway, local Lynchburg residents recall witnessing a certain rabbit chasing trains as they left station. It wasn’t long before that rabbit was given the name “Kemper”. Some say Kemper was able to keep up with departing trains for almost a mile! If you are lucky to run the Kemper Street Trail extension early in the morning you might see a descendant or two of Kemper running right along side you.

500 Miles - Fifty Years of Running the Virginia 10 Miler
2024-08-02 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lynchburg City Museum, 901 Court Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
COME JOIN US for the Lynchburg Museum “500 Miles – Fifty Years of Running the Virginia 10 Miler” exhibit during First Fridays on Friday, August 2nd.
See the history of the event in pictures, words, video and artifacts.
Light refreshments and museum tours of the exhibit available. 901 Court St (across the street from the TOP of Monument Terrace).
The exhibit runs August 2 – September 30.

11th Mile Fun Run
2024-08-08 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Three Roads Brewery – Lynchburg, 1300 Court Street, Lynchburg, 24504, United States
Your invited! Join the fun, with your hosts the Virginia 10 Miler, 3-Roads Lynchburg, Brooks, and Riverside Runners. This fun run begins at 6pm and is 3 miles in distance.
After the run we will unveil the official beer of this year’s 50th Virginia 10 Miler…. “11th Mile” lager… available for sale in cans and on tap. Our friends from Riverside Runners & Brooks will also be participating with raffle prizes. This event is free and open to the public

11th Mile Fun Run #2
2024-09-05 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Three Roads Brewery – Lynchburg, 1300 Court Street, Lynchburg, 24504, United States
You’re invited! Join the fun, with your hosts the Virginia 10 Miler, Three Roads Lynchburg, Brooks, and Riverside Runners. This fun run begins at 6pm and is 3 miles in distance. Runners and walker are welcome.
Enjoy the official beer of this year’s 50th Virginia 10 Miler…. “11th Mile” lager… available for sale in cans and on tap.
Our friends from Riverside Runners & Brooks will also be participating.
This event is free and open to the public.

Virginia 10 Miler Book Launch & Reception
2024-09-06 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Lynchburg City Museum, 901 Court Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
The Virginia 10 Miler is excited to invite the public to the launch of the long awaited book capturing the 50 year history of the event. Author Bret Boman will give a special presentation at 5:30pm. Copies will be available for purchase and autograph. Light refreshments served.
The event highlights the LYH Museum exhibit, “500 Miles – 50 years of the Virginia 10 miler”. See the history of the event in pictures, words, video and artifacts.
The event is part of LYH First Fridays, free, and open to the public. 901 Court St (across the street from the TOP of Monument Terrace).
The exhibit runs August 2 – Oct. 31st.

Heart of Virginia Festival 10K & 5k Run
2024-09-14 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | High Bridge Trail State Park (Farmville, VA), 311 Main Street, Farmville, VA, 23901, United States
The Heart of Virginia Festival has been moved to September. As a result the annual Heart of Virginia 10k & 5K has moved to September. We look forward to continuing this Farmville tradition!
10K Race Description (RUN ONLY):
The 10K begins at the Main Street Plaza on the High Bridge State Park Trail in Farmville, Virginia. This out and back course runs in the direction of the old Farmville train station. Grade is relatively flat. Surface is fine, crushed, gravel. Timing and scoring of the 10K run will be provided. Both the 10K and the 5K events start together at 8:30am. Medals will be presented to the top 3 overall male & female finishers and top finishers in each age category that participated in the 10K. Categories for men and women include: 18 & under, 19 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70 & over.
5K Run/Walk Description (RUN & WALK):
The 5K begins at the Main Street Plaza on the High Bridge State Park Trail in Farmville, Virginia. Runners and walkers are welcome to participate in the 5K and will be ranked together. This out and back course runs in the direction of the old Farmville train station. Grade is relatively flat. Surface is fine, crushed, gravel. Both the 10K and the 5K events start together at 8:30am. Medals will be presented to the top 3 overall male & female finishers and top finishers in each age category. Categories for men and women include: 18 & under, 19 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60 – 69, 70 & over.

Virginia 10 Miler Expo & Packet Pickup
2024-09-26 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-27 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Bella Vista Hotel & Suites, 2900 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
Pickup your race packet on Thursday or Friday at the Bella Vista Hotel and take advantage of special deals only found at the expo from our Brooks, Feetures, Oofos, and the Lynchburg Road Runners. Special guests are also scheduled for meet & greet opportunities.

Olympic Gold Medalist Cole Hocker Presentation
2024-09-26 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | E.C. Glass High School, 2111 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
Olympic gold medalist Cole Hocker will be a Special Guest for this year’s Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler. Representing the United States at the Paris Olympic Games this past summer, Hocker shocked everyone but himself by winning the Men’s 1,500m with a thrilling finish. His time of 3:27.65 is now the Olympic record for the metric mile.
Olympian Cole Hocker will give an inspirational presentation to the community on Thursday, September 26th at E.C. Glass High School Auditorium at 6:00pm. The event is free and open to the public and a special opportunity for local sports teams.
The 23-year-old, Indianapolis, Indiana native, holds multiple, USA Track & Field, national titles including four in the 1,500m and one in the 3,000m. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Hocker finished sixth in the 1,500m.

50th Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler
2024-09-28 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 50th year running on September 28, 2024. 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 festivities begin Thursday night with packet pick-up, and continue Friday with the Amazing Mile Children’s Run, and a fun, family-friendly festival in downtown Lynchburg. On Saturday, thousands will take part in the 10 mile run and our 4+ mile run/walk.
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

11th Mile After Party
2024-09-28 15:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Three Roads Brewery – Lynchburg, 1300 Court Street, Lynchburg, 24504, United States
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler post race at Three Roads Brewery Lynchburg at the 11th Mile After Party…the “official” after party of this year’s race! Featuring FULL MOON FEVER – Virginia’s Tom Petty Tribute Band. This event is free and open to the public.
– Food trucks and entertainment starts at 3pm.
– First 200 to purchase 11th Mile Lager receive a commemorative – Virginia 10 Miler pint glass
– Age Group race awards available for pickup (3pm – 6pm).
– FULL MOON FEVER takes the stage 6:30pm.
Bring you lawn chair and arrive arrive early for best seating.

10th Annual High Bridge Half Marathon & 5k
2024-10-05 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. Finsher medals will be presented to all Half Marathon finishers who complete their race during the designated time period of 4 hours.
