Riverside Runners, Lynchburg, Virginia

DONUT & COFFEE FUN RUN with ALTRA
2023-03-04 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
What goes better with a morning run than donuts & coffee? ALTRA! Join us for a fun run hosted by Riverside Runners and our friends at ALTRA. The new Rivera 3 will be available to demo. Plus, special on Altra running shoes.
Our course will be up to 4 miles, out & back from Riverside Runners. Participants can do more or less. Expect donuts, coffee, and some great raffle prizes! Please RSVP so we can estimate coffee & donuts

Sports Injury Assessment w Rehab Associates
2023-03-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-08 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)? Jacqui Gooden, PT, DPT, 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

9th Annual King of the Mountain Trail Hill Climb
2023-03-04 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | SnoFlex, 3998 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, 24515, United States
Starting at SnoFlex, The King of the Mountain 2 mile challenge is a trail run that will challenge the mountain goat in all of us. Mile one is a quad buster down hill for approximately 1 mile 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.

Annual Run the High Bridge (Rice, VA)
2023-03-11 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 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
2023-03-18 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!

The Free Clinic Colon Cancer 5K Run / Walk
2023-03-25 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Peaks View Park, 1147 Ardmore Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
This run and walk is for anyone who has been impacted by colon cancer because NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE. Survivors, current battlers, caregivers, family members, friends, coworkers, sisters, husbands, mothers, or anyone who wants to increase access to healthcare and screening sign up to help change the statistics.
Colon Cancer screening is one of the most underused ways to save someone’s life from cancer that exists. Stage one colon cancer has over a 90% survival rate but colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US. Lack of access to healthcare and early screening measures but 60% of these deaths can be avoided with screening. 76% of uninsured have not had a colon cancer screening and lack access to proper medical care.
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.

15th Annual Point of Honor 5K
2023-04-01 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 2023 event support LifeNet Health. Both walkers and runners are welcome.

FUN RUN with Brooks & Oofos
2023-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Join us for a fun run at Riverside Runners. All abilities and paces welcome. Our friends from Brooks and Oofos will be on-site with demo product and raffle prizes. Pizza and refreshments available to those that participate. Our course will be out and back from the store, using Rivermont Avenue and Peakland Place. Please RSVP to help us plan

Blossom to Bottle 5k & 3k
2023-04-08 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. Registration opens January 1, 2023

Run 4 Their Lives Lynchburg
2023-04-22 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!

11th Annual IRON 5k Run/Walk & Youth 1 Mile Fun Run
2023-04-23 15:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Amherst County High School, 139 Lancer Lane, Amherst, VA, 24521, United States
Celebrate the 11th running of the IRON 5k Run/Walk and Fall at the same time! This traditional road course is on the streets in town of Amherst, Virginia. This is a road course with a finish on the track at Amherst County High School. The Iron 5K run/walk, presented by Iron Lives Inc.. This event will benefit students in Central Virginia Public Schools by providing funds for the IRON Lives program’s student focused activities.

3rd Annual United Way 5k on the Runway
2023-04-30 08:00 - 11:00 (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 Sunday April 30th, 2023. Proceeds from this event support the mission of the United Way of Central Virginia.

ANNUAL SPRING SIDEWALK SALE
2023-05-18 10:00 - 2023-05-20 18:00 (America/New_York) | Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Riverside Runners Annual Sidewalk Sale is Thursday May 18th thru Saturday May 20th.
Hundreds of shoes to choose from. Save up to 50% on previous season styles. Look for savings on sandals, apparel and accessories store-wide.
Sidewalk Sale pricing applies to in-stock, in-store product, while supplies last. Pricing cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. All sales final on sidewalk sale items

Memorial Day 10K & 2 Mile Walk
2023-05-29 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 4th race in the 2023 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series.

National Trails Day 5k Run & Walk
2023-06-03 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.

Golf Park Run Club (Tuesdays @ 6:45am)
2023-06-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Golf Park Coffee (Bedford Ave.), 2306 Bedford Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, 24503, United States
Like coffee? Like running? Join the fun on Tuesday mornings at our favorite coffee place… Golf Park Coffee on Bedford Avenue. The Golf Park Run Club will meet each Tuesday at 6:45am for a friendly stretch of the legs. Post-run drinks are 50% off!

31st Annual Lynchburg Road Runners Track Series
2023-06-06 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-06-13 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-06-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2023-06-27 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 6 (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 13 (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 – 7:30 pm (30 minutes and over); Heat 2 – 8:15 pm (20 to 30 minutes); Heat 3 – 9:00 pm (under 20 minutes)
JUNE 20 (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 27 (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 11 (Tuesday):
Makeup Date in Case of Cancellation

5th Annual Beast Lake 5k & Obstacle Course Race
2023-07-01 07:45 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Eastlake Community Church, 1201 Timberwood Drive, Moneta, VA, 24121, United States
The BeastLake is back for the fifth year, and we have some new twists along with favorite obstacles from past years. New for 2023 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.

21st Annual Percival's Island Firecracker 5-Miler
2023-07-04 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.
