Race Series

The 2025 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series celebrates its 22nd year!  The goal of the race series is to help motivate individuals to stay healthy, enjoy our running community, and to have fun. The Lynchburg Road Runners Club offers two race series a year, a Spring / Summer series and a Fall series. Participants score points in two categories: their male/female age group and overall male or female.

2025 SPRING / SUMMER SERIES

The results for the 2025 Spring/Summer Series, through Race 5, are now available. Check them out and see how the competition is shaping up!

2025 SPRING / SUMMER SERIES

The Big Game 5K will kick off the 2025 Spring/Summer Race Series on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 10 AM, held at Percival's Island Natural Area. This event benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg, supporting their mission of doing "Whatever It Takes to Build Great Futures." 

The St. Paddy’s Day 5K will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 11 AM, starting on Jefferson Street near The Water Dog Restaurant. After the race, join us for a post-race party with live music, adult beverages, and tasty food starting at noon. All proceeds support Park View Community Mission's Food for Thought program, working to fight childhood food insecurity in our region.

The 2025 Free Clinic Rise and Rebuild 5K (formally Colon Cancer 5K) will be held on Saturday, March 29 at 9 AM, with an exciting new course starting on Linkhorne Drive! In past years, this event has been instrumental in raising funds for colon cancer awareness, education, and screenings. Sadly, the clinic building suffered severe smoke damage from a nearby fire this past Christmas. As they work to RISE and REBUILD, the clinic is shifting its focus to ensure patients continue to receive care at alternative locations. This year’s 5K will raise funds specifically to support the rebuilding efforts.

Join us for the United Way 5K on the Runway on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 5 PM at the General Aviation Terminal. Race on an actual runway and enjoy this flat, fast course. With a 60-minute time limit and a 600-person cap, it's a unique opportunity you won’t want to miss. Proceeds from the event benefit the mission of the United Way of Central Virginia.

The LRRC is excited to announce that the Run 4 Their Lives 5K is now part of the Spring/Summer Race Series! This event will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 9 AM, starting at the Liberty University Indoor Track and Natatorium. The race aims to raise awareness and funds to prevent and end human trafficking, both locally and globally.

Join us for the Memorial Day 10K on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 8 AM. Hosted by The Type 1 Diabetes Experience (T1DE) and LRRC for nearly a decade, this event raises funds to support diabetes education, nutrition workshops, cooking demos, community support groups, and camps for children with Type 1 Diabetes. Your participation helps make a difference in the lives of those affected by diabetes. 

Join us for the Lynchburg Road Runners Summer Track Series 5,000-meter race on Tuesday, June 10th, at the University of Lynchburg Track. The first heat kicks off at 7:20 PM. Come race with us!  

The Percival’s Island Firecracker 5-Miler will be held on Friday, July 4th, at 8 AM on the Percival’s Island Nature Trail. Slightly longer than a 5K but not as challenging as a 10K, the 5-mile distance is considered the perfect race for many and a fantastic way to kick off your Fourth of July weekend!

Join us in late July for the Kemper’s Downhill Miler, the final event of the 2025 Spring/Summer Race Series! This exciting race takes place at the Kemper Street Trail Extension Entrance and features an all-downhill course for a fun, fast finish to the series. Race waves begin at 6:30 PM. Registration to open in late spring. 

*Double Points for the following events:  Point of Honor 5K, Memorial Day 10K, Percival’s Island Firecracker 5-Miler, Track Series 5,000-meter

Although membership in the Lynchburg Road Runners is not required to participate, LRRC members do enjoy a discount on all races in both series. 

2025 FALL SERIES

The historic Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler will celebrate its 51st year running on September 27, 2025 and kicks off the Fall Race Series. Join more than 4,000 runners on a historic course that has hosted participants from around the globe. The 10 mile run, 4+ mile run and 4+ mile walk invite men, women, and children of all abilities to participate. The Lynchburg Road Runners Club, founded in 1973 to organize the Virginia 10 Miler, continues to own and organize the Moore & Giles 10 Miler and its associated events.

The I Am Woman 5K partners with the Centra Foundation to raise funds for pediatric care. This ensures we can partner with our families and help them to live their best lives. Funds raised have helped secure specialized newborn and pediatric equipment such as fetal monitors, radiant Panda warmers and Omni beds for the Intensive Care Nursery. This equipment allows us to treat children close to home.

*** Yes, we know that there is a slight inequity because the I am Woman 5K is a women-only race. Men and women are scored separately so there is no difference relative to overall and age group awards. ***

It’s time to suit up and choose your side—cape or cloak, superhero or Jedi, Rebel or Resistance at the CASA Superhero 5K. Whether you're flying solo like the Millennium Falcon or bringing your whole crew of defenders, this high-energy, family-friendly event benefits CASA of Central Virginia and supports our mission to advocate for children in foster care. From the swiftest runners in the galaxy to our legendary Couch Crusaders, there's a place in this adventure for everyone.

Join the flock, shake your tailfeathers, and help our community! Together we will share our LOVE for Lynchburg – our neighbors, our families, and our community as a whole. Join us this Thanksgiving to celebrate all we have to be thankful for and help a neighbor in need. The Lynchburg Turkey Trot is more than a tradition – every registration feeds TWO families a Thanksgiving meal. HumanKind is still seeing high needs as families are striving to get back on their feet. There is no doubt in our mind that this Thanksgiving is an important time to help families in need. Registration will open in late summer / early fall.

The Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k is a beloved holiday tradiation. Join runners and walkers of all ages and abilities for this central Virginia holiday tradition. Proceeds support the Bedford Area YMCA's Financial Aid program. This event is known for its friendly faces, caroling volunteers, and fun post-race celebration with a cinnamon roll! The Town of Bedford Christmas Parade is traditionally held just after the event. Registration will open in late summer / early fall. 

Get ready to light up the night with holiday cheer! The Deck the Heels 5k Night Run is the perfect way to kick off the festive season. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event is open to everyone. The course winds through the city streets, past beautifully decorated homes and twinkling holiday lights. Runners are encouraged to dress up in their most festive attire, with a prize awarded for the best outfit. After the race, stick around for a post-run a holiday extravaganza with Santa, food, hot chocolate, music, and more! It's a great opportunity to catch up with friends and make new ones, all while soaking up the holiday atmosphere.

Although membership in the Lynchburg Road Runners is not required to participate, LRRC members do enjoy a discount on all races in both series. 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
You DO NOT have to be a member of the Lynchburg Road Runners (LRRC) to participate. However, registration discounts are given to LRRC members. Please see the dates, deadlines, and the amount of the discount for each race on the event’s registration page. A membership must be valid on the day of the event to receive the discount.

HOW ARE POINTS AWARDED?
Points will be awarded to all participants in each race based on the quality of their performance compared to others in their gender division. Cumulative point totals from the race series will be posted prior to each subsequent event, so all participants will know how they rank in comparison with others in their gender division. Chip time will be used to determine a participant’s official “race series” placement for each race series event.

LRRC RACE SERIES POINT ALLOCATION,
Points between 1-100 will be awarded based on each participant’s percentile finish in their gender division. For example a runner placing 20th out of 100 finishers would score approximately 80 points. Scores for all series races a runner competes in will be used for the cumulative totals. Ranking or awards will be based on total points: Top 3 Overall M/F will be determined first, then Top Master runner M/F (40+). Age divisions will then be determined without “Overall award winners”. There is no “double-dipping.” Earning an overall award or master award (40+) takes precedence over and removes you from consideration for an age group award.

WHO GETS AN AWARD?
To be eligible for a Spring/Summer Series award, runners must complete in at least 5 races. For the Fall Series, runners must complete in at least 4 races to qualify for an award.

Awards are given to the top 3 overall male / female and top Masters male / female (40 years old and up). Awards are given to the top 3 male/female in each age group. A special award will be presented to those that complete all 9 races. For the Fall Series, age divisions for series awards are based on a participant's age as of September 30; for the Spring/Summer Series, age is determined as of May 30.

HOW MUCH DOES THE SERIES COST?
The Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series does not incur any additional charges beyond the entry fee for each race.

DOES VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION COUNT?

Please note that while some races offer the option for virtual participation, results from virtual races do not count towards your overall score in the series. However, your participation in these virtual events will still count towards completing the entire race series. We encourage you to stay active and engaged, no matter how you choose to race!

AGE RESTRICTIONS – HEALTHY YOUTH RUNNING & DEVELOPMENT
Please note that after carefully reviewing the recommendations of the Cleveland Clinic and guidelines of the Road Runners Club of America pertaining to healthy ages for youth participation in road races, series qualification is limited to the youth runner’s age. 

1 Mile          5 and over

3.1 Miles     8 and over

5 Miles        9 and over

10K            10 and over

Our "Best Of" scoring system offers flexibility if you need to miss a race—and rewards those who run more!

Spring/Summer Series

• To qualify for a series award, you must complete at least 5 races.

• If you run more than 5 races, we’ll count your best 7 race scores toward your total.

• Any race you don’t finish will be scored as 0.

Fall Series

• To qualify for a series award, you must complete at least 4 races.

• If you run more than 4 races, we’ll count your best 4 race scores toward your total.

• Any race you don’t finish will be scored as 0.

This means the more races you complete, the better your chances of boosting your overall score!