In 98 days · Fri, Sep 25, 2026
When
Friday, September 25th, 2026
Where
27 Ninth Street, Lynchburg VA
Distances
1 Mile
About this race
Event Overview
Amazement Square invites your family to participate in the most magical and memorable kids' race in the city! The 25th Annual "Amazing Mile Children's Run: Once Upon a Run" is more than a race; it’s an adventure made just for kids. Expect big energy and enthusiastic fans for a race experience that leaves kids proud and parents smiling. Join us before and after the run for our family festival featuring discovery stations, face painting, and food trucks.
Event Details
- Date: September 25, 2026
- Location: Amazement Square (27 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504)
- Distance: 1/4, 1/2, and 1 Mile Races
- URL: Register here
Participant Information
- T-Shirt: Event t-shirt guaranteed before September 11 registration. A limited number of additional shirts will be available on a first-come basis at packet pickup.
- Awards: Medals will be awarded to all registered participants upon completion of the race. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female finishers in the 1 Mile race only will be awarded a cash prize.
Schedule
- Festival Start Time: 5:00 p.m.
- Race Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
- Early Packet Pickup: Thursday, September 24, 2026 l 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Amazement Square
- Day of Packet Pickup: 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. at Amazement Square
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