Girls on the Run CVABR Lynchburg 5K
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Girls on the Run CVABR Lynchburg 5K
The Greater Lynchburg Fall Season Celebratory 5K takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 134 Chapel Road, Sweet Briar, VA. The event serves as the season-closing 5K for Girls on the Run Central Virginia and Blue Ridge and gives program participants a tangible sense of accomplishment.
Every registered participant who completes the 5K receives a commemorative medal. The event is described as celebratory rather than competitive. The course is 3.1 miles and is accessible for people with disabilities; participants may walk, run, push, or roll at their own pace. Fastest participants may finish in about 25 minutes, while many finish in roughly 30 to 50 minutes.
Registration fees vary by registration period, with different online and race day prices. Program participants and coaches are already registered through the council and do not need to register separately. All registered runners must complete liability waivers. Family members and community participants may join but must register as runners. Running Buddies are volunteers who must complete a background check and are designated by the council; parents and guardians cannot serve as Running Buddies unless appointed and screened.
Logistics include participant and spectator parking at Amherst County High School with shuttle service to Sweet Briar College, on-site parking for volunteers sponsors and coaches, and designated handicap parking with valid tags. Volunteers are needed for set up and tear down, registration tasks, pre-race activities, course monitoring, water stations, and merchandise, and they will undergo background checks. Additional on-site features include water stations, happy hair stations, photo opportunities, and merchandise for sale. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
