Waynesboro Family YMCA Turkey Trot (In Memory of Dick Meador)
2025-11-27 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Waynesboro Family YMCA, 648 South Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA, 22980, United States
Join in the holiday fun with a Turkey Trot event hosted by the Waynesboro Family YMCA.

Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k
2025-12-06 08:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Bedford Baptist Church, 1516 Oakwood St., Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k is celebrating 44 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 friendly faces, caroling volunteers, and fun post-race celebration. The Town of Bedford Christmas Parade is traditionally held just after the event.
Events include; 5K run/walk, Peaks Jr. Mile, and a virtual 5k option
The race HQ will be located at Bedford Baptist Church, 1516 Oakwood St. Bedford, VA 24523.

Reindeer Run 2 Miler Trail Run
2025-12-06 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Hydaway (Liberty University), 936 Camp Hydaway Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, 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.
This event is part of the Liberty Mountain Trail Series. For more LMTS info please click HERE.

Farmville Jingle Bell Run 5K and1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | First Avenue Field, 407 First Avenue, Farmville, VA, 23901, United States
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 Farmville Parks & Recreation Department. The traditional start / finish line for this event is at First Avenue Field.

Deck the Heels 5K Night Run
2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Booker Building – AltaVista, VA, 400 Broad Street, Alta Vista, VA, 24517, United States
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 the Claire Parker Foundation headquarters at 1019 9th Street Altavista, VA. All proceeds go to filling care boxes and toy boxes.
Glow-in-the-Dark accessories will be available at packet pickup. We encourage runners to “Deck” themselves out for this festive Christmas event.
We are also pleased to announce the addition of the VIRTUAL Deck the Heels 5k for those that are unable to join us in person. Virtual participants are able to choose a 5k course and submit their time to our Results page.
The Claire Parker Foundation was created in memory of our daughter, Claire. We provide ongoing care and emotional support for children and families battling pediatric cancer. To find out more about the work we do visit: claireparkerfoundation.org
COURSE:
Race will start at Corner of Broad St. & Main Street and go north on Main Street. Runners will turn around at intersection of Main St. & Lola Ave. at Miller and Wolf Dentistry. Runners will proceed South on Main Street, crossing the bridge over the river. Runners will continue on Main St. into Hurt, VA and proceed through the tunnel. Runners will turn around at stoplight at English Construction in Hurt, and then proceed north back on Main Street. Finish line will be at corner of Main Street & Broad St.
As a virtual runner or walker you can participate from anywhere in the world on the 5K course

Riverside Runners Jingle Bell Fun Run
2025-12-20 08:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, 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. 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 registration required. FREE.

Sports Injury Assessment with RAVC Jingle Bell Edition
2025-12-20 08:30 - 10:30 (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

Sports Injury Assessment with RAVC
2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States

Annual Arctic 5k Trail Race
2026-02-21 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Camp Hydaway (Liberty University), 936 Camp Hydaway Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
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!

Coldest Night of the Year (Miriam's House)
2026-02-28 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.

12th Annual King of the Mountain Trail Hill Climb
2026-03-07 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | SnoFlex, 3998 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, 24515, United States
Starting at SnoFlex, The King of the Mountain 1 mile challenge is a trail run that will challenge the mountain goat in all of us. The first quarter mile is a quad buster down hill 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.

SciFest '26 Pi Fun Run @ Randolph College
2026-03-14 09:00 (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 9:00 am 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.

Annual Run the High Bridge (Rice, VA)
2026-03-14 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 newly named “HIGH BRIDGE STATION” (same location as past years) 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.

St. Paddy's Day 5k
2026-03-14 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!

5th Annual Big Game 5K
2026-03-21 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)! We have a new theme…the Big Game 5K! Wear your favorite team jersey.
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.

Sports Injury Assessment with RACV
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Ave., 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 certified physical therapist will be available to evaluate and assess concerns runners may have about injuries, aches and pains. No appointment necessary

Rise and Rebuild 5K Run / Walk
2026-03-28 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Linkhorne MS Trail Extension – Blackwater Creek Bikeway, 2525 Linkhorne Rd, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Join us in our mission to restore our clinic and continue serving those in need. Together, we can make a difference!
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.

Annual Point of Honor 5K
2026-04-04 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | DPO Grille, 10 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
Join us for the 17th annual Point of Honor 5K. This event raises awareness for organ and tissue donation, as well as providing funds to LifeNet Health, a leading enabler of the organ and tissue donation process.
This year’s event will take place starting in Downtown Lynchburg, with race HQ at the Depot Grille. The start and finish line are just a short walk away from this location.
Due to anticipated work on the Blackwater Creek Trail, the utilized course for 2026 is still under consideration. Upon final determination, a course map will be provided. Note that the course will start and finish at the Depot Grille adjacent locations, with the majority of the course utilizing the Blackwater Creek Trail.
WALKERS ARE WELCOME!
PETS & STROLLERS ARE PROHIBITED.
COME FOR THE FUN, DOOR PRIZES, AND FOOD!
APRIL IS NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH!

17th Annual Bridge 2 Bridge (Danville, VA)
2026-04-11 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 16th 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.

15th Annual Blossom to Bottle 5k & 3k
2026-04-11 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
2026-04-18 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!

6th Annual United Way 5k on the Runway
2026-04-25 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 600-person and 60 minute time limit for the event. Proceeds from this event support the mission of the United Way of Central Virginia.

17th Annual Storming of Thunder Ridge
2026-05-17 07:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Jamerson Family YMCA, 801 Wyndhurst Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
The 17th annual Storming of Thunder Ridge is a breathtaking ride through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Central Virginia. Choose from routes ranging from 27 to 100 miles, each offering camaraderie, scenic views, and a challenge fit for every rider. Whether tackling the rolling hills or conquering the 13-mile ascent to Apple Orchard Mountain, this ride is fully supported with rest stops, SAG support, and cue sheets. Proceeds benefit the YMCA of Central Virginia’s Annual Fund, helping ensure that no one is turned away due to financial hardship.

Memorial Day 10K & 2 Mile Walk
2026-05-25 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | DPO Grille, 10 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
The Memorial Day 10K is the 8th race in the 2026 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series.

Lynchburg Road Runners Track Series
2026-06-02 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-09 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-16 18:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-23 18:30 - 21:00 (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 is $5).
WHEN:
JUNE 2 (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 9 (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 8:35 pm (19 to 23 minutes); Heat 4 – 9:00 pm (under 19 minutes)
JUNE 16 (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 23 (Tuesday): CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
June 30 (Tuesday): (Makeup Date if needed)
WHERE:
University of Lynchburg (formerly Lynchburg College) Track, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501

8th Annual Beast Lake 5k & Obstacle Course Race
2026-07-04 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 8th Annual Beastlake 5K and Obstacle Course races on Saturday July 4th. 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 8th year, and we have some new twists along with favorite obstacles from past years. Back for 2026 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.
