Riverside Runners, Lynchburg, Virginia

4th Annual High Bridge Half Marathon & 5k
2016-09-10 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.

Wednesday Group Trail Run
2016-09-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2016-08-31 17:30 - 19:30, 2016-08-24 17:30 - 19:30, 2016-08-17 17:30 - 19:30, 2016-08-10 17:30 - 19:30, 2016-08-03 17:30 - 19:30, 2016-07-27 17:30 - 19:30, 2016-07-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | SnoFlex, 3998 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, 24515, United States
Join the Blue Ridge Trail Runners at SnowFlex on Candlers Mountain in the far corner of the parking lot. The run is usually 6-10 miles (60-120 minutes), but each person can turn back when they like. The route is rarely marked and we sometimes wait at turns, but there is no promise of that. Come prepared with proper hydration, nutrition, and clothing.

Tuesday Riverside Runners ALTRA Fun Run
2016-09-06 18:00 - 19:15 UTC | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Join Riverside Runners and our friends from Altra for a fun run. Experience Altra running shoes. Demo footwear will be available for testing on the run beginning at 5:30pm. Our run starts at 6pm. All abilities are welcome

No Runner Left Behind Trail Fun Run
2016-09-05 17:30 - 19:00, 2016-08-29 17:30 - 19:00, 2016-08-22 17:30 - 19:00, 2016-08-15 17:30 - 19:00, 2016-08-08 17:30 - 19:00, 2016-08-01 17:30 - 19:00, 2016-07-25 17:30 - 19:00, 2016-07-18 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | SnoFlex, 3998 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, 24515, United States
Join the Blue Ridge Trail Runners in the far corner of the SnowFlex parking lot on Candlers Mountain for a Monday fun run. This run is usually 5 miles and while the route is not marked participants wait for everyone at each turn. This is much more of a relaxed pace compared to the Blue Ridge Trail Runners Wednesday fun run and is intended to help get new trail runners out on some good trails and a way to learn the trails at Candlers as well.

Tuesday Riverside Runners / Lynchburg Road Runners Fun Run
2016-08-30 18:00 - 19:15, 2016-08-23 18:00 - 19:15, 2016-08-16 18:00 - 19:15, 2016-08-09 18:00 - 19:15, 2016-08-02 18:00 - 19:15, 2016-07-26 18:00 - 19:15, 2016-07-19 18:00 - 19:15, 2016-07-12 18:00 - 19:15 UTC | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
FREE & open to all abilities. Runs vary in length 3-6 miles. Participants do not need to be a LRRC member to attend. Explore the beauty of the Rivermont neighborhoods of Lynchburg, Virginia. Courses are decided that evening based on attendance.
Tip 1: You are invited to use one of our storage lockers and bathrooms for changing.
Tip 2: Our group typically leaves at 6:00pm, so you have a few extra minutes if you are behind schedule leaving work.

14th Annual Lynchburg Half Marathon & 5K
2016-08-13 07:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Percival’s Island, 1600 Concord Turnpike, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, 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 375 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 bit much, consider the Lynchburg 5k (flat/fast) out and back course on the Blackwater Creek bikeway. Final races of the 2016 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series. Registration opens March 1st.

Be a Better Runner: Nutrition & Hydration Workshop
2016-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Join health coaches, Mary Cope and Tiffany Tatom in an interactive, upbeat workshop on how you can make simple changes to optimize endurance and energy.
Top performance in both sports and every day life begins with proper fuel. In this workshop we will talk about two major factors: How sugar affects our energy levels, where it is hidden and what simple choices we can make for optimal health. We will also talk about why proper hydration is crucial to a variety of essential functions and what we should be drinking. We will make a homemade, delicious sports drink you can recreate at home for yourself and the whole family.
Bring a friend and let’s have some fun. This workshop is for all levels :).
Also on site at the workshop will be our local experts from the Foot and Ankle Team at Rehab Associates to answer any running related questions that you may have.

Virginia Commonwealth Games 5k
2016-07-16 08:00 - 10:30 UTC | Liberty University, 1971 University Blvd, Lynchburg, VA, 24515, United States
The inaugural 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.
