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Lynchburg · United States

Cycling & running events in Lynchburg, 2026

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A few races to know in Lynchburg

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Lynchburg

25th Annual Amazing Mile Children's Run: Once Upon a Run

The Amazing Mile Children's Run is a one-mile kids' race held in the United States. This marks its 25th annual running, featuring the storybook theme "Once Upon a Run." The race is designed for children, not adults, hence the short and approachable distance. The theme provides the main character for this edition, indicating a playful event rather than a typical road race.

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Run·Road
Lynchburg

Lynchburg Road Runners Club Summer Track Series

The Lynchburg Road Runners Club Summer Track Series consists of low-key Tuesday evening track races held in June at the University of Lynchburg Track in Lynchburg, Virginia. The series focuses on short, straightforward track events, including sprints and middle-distance races like the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m, with longer options at 1 mile, 2 miles, and 5,000m. Most distances are in meters, with the exception of the 1-mile and 2-mile races. Entry is one dollar per evening, with a slightly higher fee for the 5,000m race. The series is open to participants aged 1 to 101, including fast and slow milers, sprinters, and first-time runners. Children aged 4 and under have their own 100m races. Other events are divided into open races, age-group races, and 5,000m heats determined by anticipated finishing times. Age-group ribbons are awarded, and a makeup Tuesday is scheduled at the end of June to account for potential weather-related or other cancellations.

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Lynchburg

John A Stephenson Youth Run

Listed in our event index as 33rd Annual Dr. John A. Stephenson Memorial Youth Run.

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About cycling & running in Lynchburg

Hill City Miles

Running: Locals run Lynchburg like a hill workout with shade. Blackwater Creek Trail gives runners a 3-mile paved rail-bed, and the side trails can stretch the day past 13 miles. Creekside Trail keeps about 5 miles on dirt and gravel along the water. Percival’s Island gives a flat, shaded out-and-back feel off the RiverWalk Trail. Rivermont Avenue gives you a gradual uphill workout when you need intervals. Lynchburg Road Runners Club has been around over 50 years and has 474 members. The Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler anchors September, with the Memorial Day 10K and Percival's Island Firecracker 5 Mile Race in the mix.

Cycling: Locals ride from easy Z2 paths to proper Hill City legs. The typical route runs 3 km with 25 m of ascent. The city lists 20 cycling routes, and those routes total 2,181 km. 4 km. Candlers Mountain, Liberty Mountain, Valley View Rd, and Creekside Dr hold the climbs, gravel, and singletrack feel. The brief names no dedicated cycling club, so riders lean on routes, group habits, and race-day legs.

Season: September is the best month because the Virginia 10 Miler energy hits and the air starts helping again. 4°C. When it hits 2°C or above, locals move early, keep Z2 honest, and pick shaded creek miles. Winter averages 1°C and snowfall hits 18 inches per season. Trails can change week to week, and road riders usually trade long climbs for cleaner windows, shorter loops, and steady work.

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