Riverside Runners, Lynchburg, Virginia

7th Annual High Bridge Half Marathon & 5k
2019-10-05 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.

Do It For The Kids 5k Run & Walk
2019-10-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Peaks View Park, 1147 Ardmore Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
Patrick Henry Family Services invites you to participate in the first annual Do It For The Kids Day 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, October 5, 2019! This is a community event open to all people, of any fitness level. DIFK Day 5K is a beautiful fall event designed with families in mind! Also, come check out the Community Partners Expo during and after the race, presented by our co-host Power of We Lynchburg. Thank you for coming alongside PHFS to deliver Help, Hope, and Healing to the children, adults, and families of Lynchburg.
