Riverside Runners, Lynchburg, Virginia

7th Annual Storming of Thunder Ridge
2016-05-22 07:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Jamerson Family YMCA, 801 Wyndhurst Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
Beacon Credit Union, Centra, and the YMCA invite YOU to join your friends and fellow cyclists in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains of Central Virginia. for the seventh annual Storming of Thunder Ridge road ride. This well-supported event offers camaraderie and challenge for every rider’s ability with a choice of 27, 45, 75 and 100 mile routes as you ride at your own pace along safe and scenic well-marked country roads. Both the 27 & 45 mile routes follow a course of rolling hills and meandering back roads. The longer 75 & 100 mile routes test rider stamina with a 13 mile ascent to Apple Orchard Mountain, the highest peak of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. For an epic day in the saddle, the 100-mile route boasts over 9000 feet of climbing. Your registration helps fund the Community Support Campaign of the YMCA of Central Virginia. Included are cue sheets, fully stocked rest stops, SAG support and monitoring of riders along the course.

Lighten-Up Lynchburg 5k Run/Walk
2016-05-21 08:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Peaks View Park, 1147 Ardmore Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
A flat, fast, course through beautiful Peaks View Park located in Lynchburg, Virginia, this event is both runner and walker friendly. All abilities are welcome. Enjoy blooming flowers and trees while getting fit and supporting the Mayor’s Youth Council.

Wednesday Group Trail Run
2016-05-18 17:30 - 19:30, 2016-05-11 17:30 - 19:30, 2016-05-04 17:30 - 19:30, 2016-04-27 17:30 - 19:30, 2016-04-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2016-04-13 17:30 - 19:30, 2016-04-06 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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 / Lynchburg Road Runners Fun Run
2016-05-17 18:00 - 19:15, 2016-05-10 18:00 - 19:15, 2016-05-03 18:00 - 19:15, 2016-04-26 18:00 - 19:15, 2016-04-19 18:00 - 19:15, 2016-04-12 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.

No Runner Left Behind Trail Fun Run
2016-05-16 17:30 - 19:00, 2016-05-09 17:30 - 19:00, 2016-05-02 17:30 - 19:00, 2016-04-25 17:30 - 19:00, 2016-04-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2016-04-11 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.

Heart of Virginia Festival 10K Run & 5k Walk
2016-05-07 08:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | First Avenue Field, 407 First Avenue, Farmville, VA, 23901, United States
Celebrate fitness by participating in a Farmville running tradition. The historic course is point to point beginning on the campus of Hampden Sydney College. Stay after the race and enjoy the infamous Heart of Virginia Festival in downtown Farmville, Virginia.

Run 4 Their Lives
2016-04-30 09:30 - 12:00 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.
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! Click the Fundraiser tab to set up a personalized R4TL web page – raise $50 and you run free!

Spring Cleaning Sale at Riverside Runners
2016-04-28 10:00 - 2016-04-30 18:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Yep, it only happens once a year! Stop by and take advantage of special discounts on discontinued footwear styles. 30% off Thursday, 40% Friday, and 50% Saturday!

2nd Annual It's Your Life 5k Run & Walk
2016-04-24 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hampden-Sydney College, 1 College Rd, Farmville, VA, 23901, United States
Celebrate living a healthy lifestyle – freedom from hurts, hang-ups, and habits – with the inaugural It’s Your Life 5k Run and Walk, sponsored by Hampden-Sydney College and Sweet Briar College through a grant from The Association of Recovery in Higher Education (www.collegiaterecovery.org).
After the 5k, join us for a cookout at College Church, sponsored by the Hampden-Sydney College Student Network, with activities provided by the No More Campaign.

Spring Into Spring 4 Miler
2016-04-23 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Amazement Square Children’s Museum, 27 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
Race #2 of the Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series. This fast, out & back, course uses the Blackwater Creek bikeway and starts near Amazement Square in downtown Lynchburg.

6th Annual IRON 5k Run/Walk
2016-04-10 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Amherst County High School, 139 Lancer Lane, Amherst, VA, 24521, United States
Test your Spring fitness on the streets of Amherst while supporting this amazing youth leadership organization.

Blossom to Bottle 5k & 3k
2016-04-09 17:00 - 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, and pastures. Proceeds

Annual 5k Rescue Run
2016-04-09 08:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Bible Baptist Church, 297 Bible Baptist Road, Appomattox, 24522, United States
Bible Baptist Church will host its 3rd annual 5k Rescue Run. The proceeds from this year’s race will go directly towards the Student Sponsorship Program with Grace Christian School in Mbira, Uganda.

Spirit of the Marathon - Wellness Cinema
2016-04-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Miller Center – LYH Parks & Rec, 301 Grove Street, Lynchburg, 24501, United States
Spirit of the Marathon is the first ever non-fiction feature film to capture the drama and essence of the famed 26.2 mile running event. Filmed on four continents, the movie brings together a diverse cast of amateur athletes and marathon luminaries. As six unique stories unfold, each runner prepares for and ultimately faces the challenge of the Chicago Marathon. More than a sports movie, Spirit of the Marathon is an inspirational journey of perseverance and personal triumph; a spectacle that will be embraced by runners and non-runners alike. Following the film, a short a Q&A discussion session will be hosted by a local running professional. Youth under age 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Register in advance online or onsite the day of event.
