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Upcoming 5K races near Lynchburg
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Summer Sweat 5K & 10K Race
Waynesboro · 75 km away
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The Orchard Dash 5k & 10k
North Garden · 75 km away
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Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk
Fincastle · 66 km away
12SEP
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Heart of Virginia Festival 10K & 5k Run
Farmville · 67 km away
12SEP
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Eagle Strut 5K Run/Walk 2026
Rocky Mount · 80 km away
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Smith Mountain Lake Walk to End Poverty
Huddleston · 54 km away
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Recurring 5K races near Lynchburg
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The Spilman Thomas & Battle Jaunt for Justice 5K
The Jaunt for Justice 5K is a run-or-walk event in Roanoke, Virginia, held on the Roanoke River Greenway at River's Edge Sports Complex - North. Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC and the Roanoke Valley Paralegal Association organize this annual race. Proceeds benefit the Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley, a nonprofit providing legal services to those unable to afford them.
The morning features a children's 0.5K Fun Run preceding the 5K, followed by a medal ceremony. In-person 5K participants receive a raffle entry, with additional chances available on race day. Prizes are sourced from local businesses. RND Coffee will offer coffee and fresh donuts after the event concludes.
Anxious for Nothing 5K Color Run!
The Anxious for Nothing 5K Color Run is a 5 km running event in Bedford, Virginia. It takes place at Falling Creek Park on County Farm Road, starting at 10:00 a.m. on an October morning and concluding by noon.
The race follows the color-run format, focusing on a short, accessible run where color is incorporated into the experience, rather than a long-distance competition. Registration is available via a flyer QR code or the RunSignup race page. The start at Falling Creek Park provides a clear meeting point for participants in Bedford.
2026 NCS Take the Hill 5K & Kids Fun Run
NCS Take the Hill 5K
The NCS Take the Hill 5K is an annual cross-country race held at North Cross School in Roanoke, Virginia. It begins and ends on the red barn field on campus. The primary race is a chip-timed 5K run along the NCS Ridgeline Course, a challenging trail route by local standards. The event also features a 5K walk and an untimed 0.8-mile Kids' Fun Run. Proceeds benefit the North Cross School Parents' Association.
Participants compete on the Ridgeline Course for overall, masters, and age-group medals. Walkers follow the same 5K route but without timing or competitive awards. The Kids' Fun Run is for ages 2 to 12, with North Cross cross-country runners guiding the children and ensuring no one is left behind. Parents may accompany their children. All child finishers receive a participation medal, and the top three finishers are recognized. The event includes bounce houses, face painting, and other activities for children.
West End Center's 5K Spooky Sprint
The West End Center's 5K Spooky Sprint is a Halloween-season 5K held in Roanoke, Virginia, in late October. The West End Center organizes the race, which has a casual spooky theme rather than a formal championship style.
The listing provides no course map, elevation profile, or participant numbers. The useful facts are simple: it is a Roanoke road race with one 5K category. RaceEntry marks the page information as dependent on what the race provides, and the listing currently has no runner reviews.
Operation Hope: AAS 5K/10K for Suicide Awareness
Operation Hope: AAS 5K/10K for Suicide Awareness is a free 5K and 10K event held at Jordan's Point Park. It is organized by the Arnold Air Society as an annual service project focused on suicide prevention and mental health. Participants are encouraged to walk, jog, or run, welcoming all paces.
The event honors those lost to suicide and supports individuals currently struggling. It aims to bring together cadets, veterans, and community members. While registration is free, donations are accepted. A key tradition is the message that no one runs alone, with all proceeds and efforts directed toward suicide awareness, resilience, and connection.
CASA Superhero 5K and Kids 1 Mile
The CASA Superhero 5K and Kids 1 Mile is a family race day on Percival’s Island Trail in Lynchburg, Virginia. It features a timed 5K run, a non-competitive 5K walk, and a one-mile fun run for children. The 5K run is open to ages 8 and older and starts first, followed by the walk a few minutes later. The kids’ race is for ages 12 and under and runs later in the morning. Registration opens in July, and there is no race-day registration. The 5K run and walk are capped at 550 participants combined.
The route uses the James River trail. The event incorporates a superhero theme: 5K runners and walkers receive a shirt or cape, swag bag, and finisher medal, while kids get a cape and medal. The 5K awards the top three finishers in each age and gender group. The kids’ mile is untimed and starts in waves about a minute apart. Parents need a security bracelet for kids’ check-in and check-out. Some waves allow a parent to run or walk beside a child. There is also a “Couch Crusader” 0.0-mile option for supporters who want the shirt and swag bag without doing the course.
Harvest Hustle 5k & 10k
SML Turkey Trot
The SML Turkey Trot takes place Thanksgiving morning at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, featuring a 5K suitable for families and a 1-mile run for children. Organized by LAT Wellness Studio, it is presented as the area's sole turkey trot, welcoming both runners and walkers on its asphalt course.
Children are especially invited to participate. The event maintains a lighthearted atmosphere with awards for leading runners and for the most festive turkey family costume. A part of the funds supports the state park, shirts are assured for those who sign up by the October deadline, and awards for runners commence later in the morning.
The Rescue Mission of Roanoke Drumstick Dash
On Thanksgiving morning in Roanoke, Virginia, the Drumstick Dash sends thousands of people through downtown to raise money for the Rescue Mission of Roanoke. It is a 5K run and family walk, open through race morning, and local organizers describe it as the area’s most popular race. The event supports a mission that serves three meals a day, every day, and provides more than 200,000 meals a year to people in need.
The Dash started as a fundraiser and awareness event for people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. Its field includes runners, walkers, families, and community groups, with participation expected to approach 8,000 people. The Thanksgiving setting matters here: race staff describe it as a morning when people come together to run, walk, and support neighbors before the holiday meal. The Rescue Mission also runs a Manna Food Pantry box program, giving sheltered families 50 to 70 pounds of food every 30 days.
North Garden 5K
The North Garden 5K is a trail race held at Walnut Creek Park in North Garden, Virginia, close to Charlottesville. It is included in the Harvest Hustle event, which provides 5K and 10K in-person race options, along with virtual choices for those who wish to run from another location.
The race route follows the park's trails instead of city roads, making it a small outdoor trail event rather than a road race. Virtual participants may receive a medal, a shirt, both, or neither. Fees for in-person participation increase with each registration period. The event is noted as one of the organizer’s newer trail races. Course maps, packet pickup information, and details for volunteers are available through the organizer’s event channels.
Osprey 10K Run / 5K Run-Walk
The Osprey 10K Run / 5K Run-Walk takes place at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Participants can choose between a 10K run or a 5K run-walk. This event is organized by Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Inc., a volunteer 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting the park.
The course follows park roadways, allowing participants to race through the Smith Mountain Lake environment instead of urban streets. The event is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. All proceeds benefit park programs, such as environmental stewardship and educational initiatives.
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About 5K races in Lynchburg
Hill City Miles
Lynchburg hosts 18 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
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.
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.
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.