Club Events

In addition to our annual Race Series, the Lynchburg Road Runners Club hosts a variety of free events throughout the year designed to support your training and build community. From fun runs to social gatherings and educational meetups, our events bring together runners of all paces and distances. Whether you're new to running or a seasoned marathoner, there's always something happening to help you stay motivated and connected.

September 

Virginia 10 Miler Training Water Stops

• When: September 6,13, 20 
• Where: In front of Riversider Runner
• Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am

Training for the VA 10 Miler? We've got water and motivation to keep you going!

2025 Spring / Summer Race Series Awards

• When: September 6 
• Where: Riverside Park 
• Time: 9:30 am

Join us as we wrap up the 2025 Spring/Summer Race Series following the VA 10 Miler water stops! We’ll recognize our award winners and those who completed every race in the series. Bring your family and enjoy refreshments, socializing, and a celebration of a great season of running!

Virginia 10 Miler, 4+ Miler, & 4+ Mile Walk

• When: September 27
• Where E.C. Glass High School
• Time: 8:00 am - 10:30 am

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.

October

Dr. John A. Stephenson Memorial Youth Run

• When: October 11, 2025
• Where:  Riverside Park
• Time: 9 AM - 10:45 AM

Join area youth runners of all ages for the 33rd Annual Dr. John A. Stephenson Memorial Youth Run presented by the Lynchburg Road Runners. Dr. Stephenson was one of the founding pediatricians of Richeson Drive Pediatrics.  Now Lynchburg Pediatrics.  He promoted healthy children and being active outside.  When he died at a young age a memorial race was started to honor his passion for promoting healthy lifestyles.

Upcoming Events & Key Dates

Past Events

Signature Race Highlights 

• 2024 Memorial Day 10K – Road Runners Club of America State Championship

• 2024 Virginia 10 Miler – Road Runners Club of America National Championship

• 2025 Point of Honor 5K – Road Runners Club of America State Championship

• 2025 LRRC Summer Track Series Celebrates 33 Years with Record Breaking Turnout

• 2025 LRRC Summer Track Series Features Elite Men's and Women's 800 and 1500 meter races with NCAA champions and All Americans 

Community Events

• 2024 Spring / Summer Race Series Awards Ceremony 

• Frosty's Frolic Christmas Eve Fun Run 

• Get Your Last 2024 Miles in Fun Run 

• First Run of 2025 Fun Run 

• 2024 Fall Race Series Awards Ceremony 

• Course Preview Fun Runs for the Spring / Sumer Race Series 

• Mother's Day Weekend Fun Run with Nomad Coffee 

• LRRC Summer Movie Night 

• 2025 Spring / Summer Race Series Awards Ceremony 

Virginia 10 Miler Community Celebrations

• Virginia 10 Miler 100 Day Kick Off with Rookies Ice Cream 

• Virginia 10 Miler Training Water Stops in August and September

• Virginia 10 Miler Mile Exhibit at the Lynchburg Museum in 2024

• Virginia 10 Miler Book Launch & Signing in 2024 

• Special Guest Presentation: Olympic Gold Medalist Cole Hocker 🏅