25th Annual Amazing Mile Children’s Run: Once Upon a Run 2026 — Lynchburg, VA

Date
September 25, 2026
Location
Lynchburg, VA
Venue
27 Ninth Street
Start Time
6:00 PM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $20.00
Events
25th Annual Amazing Mile Children's Run 1/4 Mile Run, 25th Annual Amazing Mile Children's Run 1/2 Mile Run, 25th Annual Amazing Mile Children's Run 1 Mile Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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The 25th Annual Amazing Mile Children's Run: Once Upon a Run takes place at 27 Ninth Street in Lynchburg, Virginia on September 25, 2026. This running event offers both 1-mile and 5-mile distances, accommodating different fitness levels and ages. The race starts at 6:00 PM, making it an evening event. Entry fees range from $15 to $20, keeping registration affordable for families and individual participants. Whether you're running the shorter mile or tackling the 5-mile course, this event provides a straightforward race experience in Lynchburg's downtown area.

From the Race Organizer
Amazement Square invites your family to participate in the most magical and memorable kids' race in the city! The 25th Annual "Amazing Mile Children's Run: Once Upon a Run" is more than a race; it’s an adventure made just for kids. Expect big energy and enthusiastic fans for a race experience that leaves kids proud and parents smiling. Join us before and after the run for our family festival featuring discovery stations, face painting, and food trucks. Date: September 25, 2026 Location: Amazement Square (27 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504) Distance: 1/4, 1/2, and 1 Mile Races T-Shirt: Event t-shirt guaranteed before September 11 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 upon completion of the race. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female finishers in the 1 Mile race only will be awarded a cash prize. Festival Start Time: 5:00 p.m. Race Start Time: 6:00 p.m. Early Packet Pickup: Thursday, September 24, 2026 l 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Amazement Square Day of Packet Pickup: 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. at Amazement Square

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 25th Annual Amazing Mile Children’s Run: Once Upon a Run 2026 — Lynchburg, VA?

25th Annual Amazing Mile Children’s Run: Once Upon a Run 2026 — Lynchburg, VA takes place on September 25, 2026. The race is held in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Where is 25th Annual Amazing Mile Children’s Run: Once Upon a Run 2026 — Lynchburg, VA held?

25th Annual Amazing Mile Children’s Run: Once Upon a Run 2026 — Lynchburg, VA is held at 27 Ninth Street in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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