Events
12 & Under 5K
Place
Lynchburg, VA US 24504
Description
Join Us for Lynchburg's Only St. Patrick's Day Run – The St. Paddy's Day 5K!
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.
After crossing the finish line, join the post-race party at The Water Dog Restaurant, featuring live music starting at noon, adult beverages, and delicious food (weather permitting).
About Park View Community Mission's Food for Thought Program:
Food for Thought provides food-insecure students with nourishing meals to sustain them over weekends, supporting academic and social success. Every participant in the St. Paddy’s Day 5K helps students thrive and grow.
5K Run & Walk
Date & Time: March 15, 2025, starting at 11:00 a.m.
Location:
DPO Grille courtyard, 10 9th St., Lynchburg, VA 24504
Timing: Professionally timed by Riverside Runners. Open to ages 8 and up.
St Paddy's Day 5K Swag
St. Paddy's Day 5K t-shirt
All participants in the 5k race will receive a custom-designed, unisex, short-sleeve, t-shirt (register by February 16th to guarantee your shirt) and a swag bag at packet pickup. Extra shirts will be ordered and available on a first-come basis at packet pickup and race day for those that register after the guaranteed deadline.
Finisher medal for all who complete the race
Post-race food and an awards ceremony
St. Paddy's Day necklace for the first 100 registrants
REGISTRATION
Register early and save!
Early Bird (11/1/24 - 1/1/25): $30
Standard (1/2/25 - 3/14/25): $35
Race Day (3/15/25) : $40
12 & Under: $15 (does not include race shirt; however shirt can be purchased for an additional $10)
Family Discount:
Save $5 per registration when signing up 4 or more participants (applied at checkout; not retroactive).
Lynchburg Road Runners Club Member Discount:
A $5.00 discount is available to current Lynchburg Road Runners Club members. Discounts will not be given after March 1, 2025. Participant membership must be current with LRRC membership roster found on RunSignUp. Discount will be given at checkout automatically. Refunds and/or discounts will not be given after completing online race registration. Discount does not apply to special 12 & under pricing. The LRRC discount period is January 2, 2025 – March 1, 2025. Please note: A LRRC discount is valid only for participants whose membership is current on race day (3/15/2025). A LRRC membership expiring prior to race day will not be eligible for the club discount. To renew your membership please visit https://runsignup.com/Club/VA/Lynchburg/LynchburgRoadRunnersClub
Race #2 of the 2025 Lynchburg Road Runners Club Race Series.
REFUND POLICY:
Registration fees and purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable. Entries cannot be transferred to another participant or deferred to another event, or the same event but another year. If the "in-person" event is canceled for any reason, those participants will automatically be moved to the "virtual event".
Packet Pickup:
Friday, March 14, 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Riverside Runners (2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503)
Race Day, March 15, 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. at Riverfront Park (Start/Finish, DPO Grille courtyard, 10 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504)
Parking
Downtown Lynchburg, available along Jefferson Street, nearby city lots, and parking garages at 9th and Commerce Streets.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to the top 3 overall male and female finishers, top Master Male & Female, as well as the top three in each age/gender category for the 5k run.
(8-12, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over). All Finishers will receive a unique finisher medal to remember their accomplishment.
NEW Course & Location for 2025
Due to construction at Riverfront Park there is a new course for the St. Paddy's Day 5K. Our start and finish will be in front of the DPO Grille, 10 9th Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. The course will proceed out & back along the Blackwater Creek Trail. Participants will also follow the Kemper Street Trail extension (approx. 1.25 mi) to a turn-around. This course is out & back.
Link to the course on STRAVA is below.
https://www.strava.com/routes/3330203439238941406
COURSE PREVIEW & FUN RUN - THURSDAY MARCH 6TH, 6PM
A fun run, hosted by the Lynchburg Road Runners, Riverside Runners, and Park View Community Mission that will highlight the "new' St. Paddy's Day 5K course.
The course preview is a great way to familiarize yourself with the course, parking, and meet other friendly runners. The course preview is FREE and registration is not required.
RACE POLICIES
Strollers: Walking participants with strollers may join, starting immediately after the main race. Please stay single-file for safety.
Headphones: For safety, headphones are not permitted.
Pets: For safety reasons, pets are not allowed on the course.
Refund Policy
Registration fees and purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable. Entries cannot be transferred to another participant or deferred to another event, or the same event but another year. If the "in-person" event is canceled for any reason, those participants will automatically be moved to the "virtual event".
Help, Healing, and Hope Partners
Community Partners
T-shirt Sponsor
Refreshment Sponsor
Packet Pick-Up Sponsor
Valued Sponsors
Race Contact Info
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Directions
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