Venue
1600 Concord Turnpike
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $35.00
Includes
Shirt: (6/5/26 Deadline)
Celebrate Independence Day with a 5 mile race! Lynchburg is known as the "Hill City"....but this course is flat, flat, flat. The start finish is located at the Blackwater Creek Natural Area Percival's Island in downtown Lynchburg and the course follows the Blackwater Creek Bikeway...a paved rails to trails path along the James River. A bit longer than a 5k but without the effort of a 10k, 5 miles is considered by many the perfect distance. This is also the 9th race in the Lynchburg Road Runners Race Series. REGISTRATION: $30 (May 1 - June 30, 2026) $35 (July 1st - July 4, 2026) Please note that after carefully researching the recommendations of the Cleveland Clinic and guidelines of the Road Runners Club of America pertaining to healthy ages for youth participation in road races, this event is limited to those age 9 and older. PAPER REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT Registration fees are non-transferable & non-refundable. An entry can only be used for the person registered f
Percival’s Island Firecracker 5 Mile Race 2026 — Lynchburg, VA
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