2025 Spring / Summer Series
This warm-weather series is designed to inspire runners of all levels to stay active, connect with the local running community, and enjoy some of the most iconic races in the region.
As part of the Lynchburg Road Runners Club’s annual programming, the Spring/Summer Race Series features a collection of races from late winter through early summer. Participants accumulate points in two categories: overall male or female, and within their respective age group. Whether you're chasing a personal best or just getting started, this series is a fun and supportive way to stay moving and motivated throughout the season. To be eligible for a Spring/Summer Series award, runners must complete in at least 5 races. Although membership in the Lynchburg Road Runners is not required to participate, LRRC members do enjoy a discount on all races.
Race Series Results
The results for the Spring/Summer Series, through Race 9, are now available. Check them out and see how the competition is shaping up!
2025 SPRING / SUMMER SERIES LINEUP
Big Game 5K
February 8, 2025
A 5K supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg. Start your “new” year off with some extra motivation to stay fit and support one of Lynchburg’s most dynamic non-profits. Our venue and course will use the Percival's Island Natural Area and Blackwater Creek Bikeway. The race distance is a 5K (3.1 miles)! We have a new theme...the Big Game 5K! Wear your favorite team jersey, hat, or anything fun that shows your Big Game spirit! We want our community to have fun, exercise and support the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg mission of doing "Whatever It Takes to Build Great Futures" by creating a place where youth and teens learn to grow and become leaders in the community.
St. Paddy's Day 5K
March 15, 2025
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an energetic 5K in downtown Lynchburg! The St. Paddy’s Day 5K, presented by Park View Community Mission, invites runners and walkers of all abilities to dress in festive green, enjoy lively camaraderie, all while giving back to our community. Proceeds benefit Park View Community Mission's Food for Thought program, helping to combat childhood food-insecurity across our region.
Rise and Rebuild 5K
March 29, 2025
We are excited to announce our third annual 5K for the Free Clinic! In previous years, this event has successfully raised funds for colon cancer awareness, education, and screenings. Unfortunately, this past Christmas, our clinic building suffered extensive smoke damage due to a nearby fire. As we work to RISE and REBUILD, we are pivoting our efforts to ensure our patients continue to receive care at alternative locations. This year, our 5K will focus on raising funds to rebuild our Main Street location, so we can resume providing essential medical and dental services to our underinsured community.
Point of Honor 5K
April 5, 2025
Join us for the 16th annual Point of Honor 5K. This event raises awareness for organ and tissue donation, as well as providing funds to LifeNet Health, a leading enabler of the organ and tissue donation process. This year's event will take place starting in Downtown Lynchburg, with race HQ at the Depot Grille. The start and finish line are just a short walk away from this location.
United Way 5K on the Runway
April 26, 2025
The United Way 5K on the Runway, is perfect for participants ages 8 and older, who are able to complete 5K in 60 minutes or less. The course is flat and fast. The course follows the taxiway parallel to the main runway. Come out, join the fun, support United Way of Central Virginia, and see Lynchburg Regional Airport in a whole new way! There is a 600-person and 60 minute time limit for the event. The United Way 5K on the Runway is scheduled to take flight on Saturday April 26, 2025. Proceeds from this event support the mission of the United Way of Central Virginia.
Run 4 Their Lives
May 3, 2025
Run 4 Their Lives is Freedom 4/24’s 5k race tradition- created to bring awareness to the issue of human trafficking. Since its inception, this race has developed to become a fundraiser and tool to implement prevention education. We ask participants to partner with us in advocacy efforts by becoming fundraisers and using the race as a platform to share about the issue of human trafficking and the work of Freedom 4/24. Funds raised through each Run 4 Their Lives race are used to support the continued prevention and restoration work in the fight for freedom both locally and globally.
Memorial Day 10K
May 26, 2025
For the past 10 years, Lynchburg Road Runners Club and Type 1 Diabetes Experience (T1DE) have hosted this race to provide support for local families living with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. It has become a great community and family event. The proceeds from this race have helped with education on diabetes management, nutrition education and cooking demos, community support groups and even camps for children with Type 1 Diabetes.
Summer Track Series 5,000-Meter
June 10, 2025
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!
Percival's Island Firecracker 5 Mile
July 4, 2025
Celebrate Independence Day with a 5 mile race! Lynchburg is known as the "Hill City"....but this course is flat, flat, flat.
The start finish is located at the Blackwater Creek Natural Area Percival's Island in downtown Lynchburg and the course follows the Blackwater Creek Bikeway...a paved rails to trails path along the James River. A bit longer than a 5k but without the effort of a 10k, 5 miles is considered by many the perfect distance. This is also the 9th race in the Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series.
Kemper's Downhill Mile
July 25, 2025
What's one of the fastest ways to a 1 mile personal best? A downhill mile of course! Join us Friday evening for Kemper’s Downhill Mile. Fun, Downhill, and FAST are words that best describe this course. The event is the final event of the 2025 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series.
*Double Points for the following events: Point of Honor 5K, Memorial Day 10K, Percival’s Island Firecracker 5-Miler, Track Series 5,000-meter
