11 walking events in Lynchburg, Virginia

Join the Lynchburg Road Runners Club for a Fun Run and a post-run stretch seminar focused on injury prevention and recovery—led by expert instructor Jill Gugliotta from Endurance!

Participants are welcome to join us for the Fun Run, the stretching seminar, or both. The Fun Run will be a relaxed, social run ranging from 1–4 miles at your own pace—perfect for runners and walkers of all levels.

At 9:00 AM, Jill will lead a guided stretching demonstration where you’ll learn proper stretching techniques to help prevent injury, improve recovery, and keep you running strong.

About the Instructor

Jill Gugliotta, MS, NBC-HWC, PN2, is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and nutritionist with extensive endurance experience, including:

17 consecutive VA 10 Miler finishes

2 ultramarathons

2 marathons

Her background combines science-based training with real-world running experience, making this session both practical and informative for athletes of all levels.

After the Fun Run, LRRC will provide light refreshments, water, and Gatorade for all participants.

Whether you’re coming to run, stretch, or simply learn something new, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow runners and take care of your body.

Event Details:

Distance: 1–4 miles (your pace)

Open to all abilities

Light refreshments provided

Fun Run begins at 8:00 AM

Stretch seminar begins at 9:00 AM

Come for the Fun Run. Stay to learn how to stretch smarter and run stronger!

GO GREEN and celebrate 30 years of Help, Healing, and Hope at Park View’s St. Paddy’s Day 5K, presented by Sandrof Auto Body!

Join the festive fun as runners and walkers of all ages and abilities take over downtown Lynchburg for a spirited St. Patrick’s Day run with purpose. Dress in your best St. Paddy's green and soak up the high-energy atmosphere while celebrating 30 years of Park View serving our community.

After crossing the finish line, keep the St. Paddy’s Day celebration going by visiting your favorite local restaurants. Stop by The Water Dog to enjoy live music, delicious food, and adult beverages as we toast to 30 years of impact together.

About Park View Community Mission’s Food for Thought Program

Food for Thought supports food-insecure students by providing nourishing food to take home over weekends and school breaks when access to food is often limited. When you participate in this race, you directly help put food into the hands of children who need it most. All proceeds from this race benefit the Food for Thought program.

WHAT

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)! 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.

WHERE

Percival's Island Natural Area

1600 Concord Turnpike

Lynchburg, VA 24504

WHEN

10:00am - 5K START

Join us in our mission to restore our clinic and continue serving those in need. Together, we can make a difference!

We are excited to announce our fourth 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.

The FREE CLINIC OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA

The mission of the Free Clinic of Central Virginia is to ensure high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare for every member of our community. We fulfill this mission by providing high-quality medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, and health education services to those in Central Virginia who do not have the resources to obtain these essential healthcare services. We are not funded by the government but instead we are funded by our community and largely run by volunteers that are passionate about serving others. We are here for you.

Join us for the 17th 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.

Due to anticipated work on the Blackwater Creek Trail, the utilized course for 2026 is still under consideration. Upon final determination, a course map will be provided. Note that the course will start and finish at the Depot Grille adjacent locations, with the majority of the course utilizing the Blackwater Creek Trail.

WALKERS ARE WELCOME!

PETS & STROLLERS ARE PROHIBITED.

COME FOR THE FUN, DOOR PRIZES, AND FOOD!

APRIL IS NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH!

GO TO WWW.DONATELIFEVIRGINIA.ORG TO SIGN UP TO BE AN ORGAN DONOR.

Run 4 Their Lives is a Freedom 4/24 event that raises awareness and funds to prevent and end human trafficking both locally and globally.

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.

Click HERE to learn more.

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Amazement Square and Centra Autism Center invite you to join us for the 2nd Annual L.O.O.P. (Lynchburg's Optimistic Outstanding Peoples) Run on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The ¼-mile race is designed for runners who benefit from an accessible and sensory-friendly race environment. The course has a gentle uphill start, setting runners up for a fast finish. Participants are encouraged to complete this ¼ mile event in the way that best meets their needs, including running, walking, or utilizing assistive devices. Each participant may have two support people accompany them on the racecourse.

Registered participants and their families are invited to explore Amazement Square at the conclusion of the run.

Date: April 19, 2026

Location: Amazement Square (27 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504)

Distance: 1/4 Mile

Start Time: 1:30 p.m.

Packet Pickup: Sunday, April 19, 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. at Amazement Square

T-Shirt: Event t-shirt guaranteed before April 10th registration. A limited number of additional shirts will be available on a first-come basis at packet pickup.

Awards: Medals will be awarded to all registered participants.

Join us for a Fun Run to kick off Mother’s Day weekend! This event is open to everyone – bring your kids, pets, spouses, and grandparents. All ages, paces, and distances are welcome! Whether you want to run, walk, or simply enjoy the day, you can choose how far you want to go.

We’ll start at 8 AM on Saturday, May 10th, at Linkhorne Middle School. After enjoying the Blackwater Creek Trail, plan to finish at Nomad's Coffee at the Awareness Gardens (a.k.a., the Ed Page entrance of the Blackwater Creek Bike path) for a complimentary coffee/tee/drink from Nomad, courtesy of the LRRC. Then, feel free to stroll back to the middle school at your own pace. This is a fun, laid-back event for everyone, and the best part is it’s completely free! We hope to see you on the trail!

For the past 11 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. This year the Memorial Day 10k will be hosted by Community Access Network (CAN). While T1DE is dissolving, Community Access Network, already an area leader in diabetes education and management, will provide for continued support for T1 families in our community. In addition, Community Access Network provides exceptional, comprehensive, quality, and compassionate healthcare to every member of our community.

The Memorial Day 10K is the 7th race in the 2026 Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series.