Point of Honor 5k
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Event overview
The Point of Honor 5K takes place on April 4, 2026, in Downtown Lynchburg, Virginia. Race headquarters is at The Depot Grille, 10 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504. This is the 17th annual running of the event. The race raises awareness for organ and tissue donation and raises funds for LifeNet Health. The course will start and finish at locations adjacent to the Depot Grille and will use the Blackwater Creek Trail for the majority of the route; the final course map is pending due to anticipated trail work. Walkers are allowed; pets and strollers are prohibited. Assisted participants who use an event-appropriate stroller and their pushers must both register; assisted entries start before the main 5K and are ranked separately.
Distances
- 5K Run & Walk (open to ages 13 and older)
- 5K Run & Walk - Children (open to ages 8 to 12)
Registration, shirts and packet pickup
Standard registration fees vary by date: $30 (Jan 1–Feb 28, 2026), $35 (Mar 1–Apr 2, 2026), and $40 (Apr 3–Apr 4, 2026). Special pricing for ages 12 and under is listed as $15 (Jan 1–Apr 2, 2026) and a higher rate for late registration. Registration fees are non-transferable and non-refundable. Race shirts are guaranteed for participants registered by March 1, 2026; a limited number of extra shirts may be available at packet pickup. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race at Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, and on race day at The Depot Grille.
Timing and awards
The event uses chip timing with Disposable MyLaps Race Bib Technology. Overall awards are given to the top three male and female finishers and to the top master (age 40+) male and female. Age group awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in five-year age brackets. Overall and age group results are ranked by chip time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
