Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5K Trail Race 2026 — Lynchburg, VA

Date
October 10, 2026
Location
Lynchburg, VA
Venue
Hydaway Outdoor Center
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $70.00
Events
Half Marathon, 5K
Includes
Long Sleeve T-Shirt (guaranteed before Oct 1) | T-Shirt (guaranteed before Oct 1)
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Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5K Trail Race is a trail running event held in Lynchburg, Virginia on October 10, 2026. Hosted at Hydaway Outdoor Center, the race offers two distances: a 1-mile option and a half marathon. The event starts at 8:00 AM. Entry fees range from $30 to $70 depending on your chosen distance and registration timing. This fall trail race gives runners the option to compete on terrain at Hydaway, making it accessible for both shorter trail runs and those seeking a longer half marathon experience.

From the Race Organizer
Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5k is celebrating its 20th anniversary and is the premier trail race in the Liberty Mountain Trail Series. The Half Marathon is comprised of primarily single track trail intermixed with some forest roads. The 5K course is an out and back course on a forest road. DATE | Saturday, October 10, 2026 LOCATION | Hydaway Outdoor Center DISTANCE | Half Marathon - 13.1 miles | 5K - 3.1 miles START TIME | Half Marathon @ 8 A.M. | 5K @ 8:15 A.M. PACKET PICKUP (info packet includes race shirt and bib) | Friday, October 9 – LaHaye Rotunda from Noon-6 P.M. | Saturday, October 10 - Hydaway Outdoor Center from 7:00 A.M.-7:45 A.M. T-SHIRT | Featured giveaway t-shirt is guaranteed before Oct 1st registration. A limited number of extra shirts will be available on a first-come basis at packet pickup. AWARDS | Awards will be given to the top 3 male & female overall winners, top 3 male & female in each age group, and top male & female masters (>40 years of age) overall winners. All finishers of the half-marathon will receive a finisher award. Overall awards will be ranked by gun time, age group awards will be ranked on chip time. Door prizes will also be given out throughout the event. *LMTS FINISHER AWARDS | Awards will be given to all runners who participate in all 5 LMTS 2026-2027 races in April 2027 (Deep Hollow, Valley View, Reindeer Run, Arctic 5k, King of the Mountain). **Student discount applied at checkout LMTS BUNDLE DISCOUNT | Be sure to register for all 5 LMTS races using the "Bundle Option" to receive a 15% on all the races! REFERRAL DISCOUNT | Be sure to refer your friends/family using your custom code after you register for the race. Refer 3 registrations and we will refund you $20!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5K Trail Race 2026 — Lynchburg, VA?

Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5K Trail Race 2026 — Lynchburg, VA takes place on October 10, 2026. The race is held in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Where is Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5K Trail Race 2026 — Lynchburg, VA held?

Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5K Trail Race 2026 — Lynchburg, VA is held at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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