Arctic 5k - Lynchburg
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Event overview
The Arctic 5k is scheduled for February 7, 2026, at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, VA. The race is organized by Campus Recreation and is listed as the 13th annual edition. It is the fourth trail race in the Liberty Mountain Trail Series. The distance is 3.1 miles. The listed entry price for the 5K event is $30.
Course, awards and participant information
The course uses single-track trail intermixed with some forest roads. Awards are given to the top three male and top three female overall finishers, the top three male and top three female in each age group, and the top male and top female masters overall (over 40 years of age). Overall awards will be ranked by gun time; age-group awards will be ranked by chip time. A featured giveaway t-shirt is guaranteed for registrations completed before January 23; a limited number of extra shirts will be available at packet pickup. Door prizes will be distributed during the event. Runners who complete all five races in the 2025-2026 Liberty Mountain Trail Series will receive LMTS finisher awards in April 2026. A referral offer refunds $20 after three referred registrations. A student discount is applied at checkout. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.