Riverside Runners, Lynchburg, Virginia

8th Annual High Bridge Half Marathon & 5k (CANCELED)
2020-10-03 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.

10th Annual IRON 5k Run/Walk
2020-10-04 15:00 - 18:30 | Amherst County High School, 139 Lancer Lane, Amherst, VA, 24521, United States
Celebrate the 10th 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.
