Riverside Runners, Lynchburg, Virginia

Riverside Runners: Happy Pace Training Group
2024-03-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-04-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-04-09 18:00 - 19:30, 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

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, 2024-08-17 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, 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.
