Percival's Island Firecracker 5K Race

Race Overview

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.

Race Alert: This year's race distance has been changed to a 5K due to anticipated extreme heat.

Registration Information

• Dates: May 1 - June 30, 2026: $30
• Dates: July 1st - July 4, 2026: $35
• Age Limit: This event is limited to those age 9 and older.
• Registration: Paper registration is not available for this event.

Packet Pickup

• Date & Time: Friday (7/3) 12-6pm
• Location: Riverside Runners (2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503 – 434-846-7449)
• Race Day: Saturday (7/4) 7-7:30am at Percival's Island Natural Area
• Note: There is no post-race t-shirt pickup.

Lynchburg Road Runners Club Member Discount

A $5.00 discount is available to current Lynchburg Road Runners Club members. Discounts will not be given after Wednesday June 18th. Participant membership must be current with LRRC membership roster found on RunSignUp on race day. Discount will be given at checkout automatically. Refunds and discounts will not be given after completing online race registration.

Assisted Participants

We are pleased to provide an opportunity for assisted participants to enjoy race day. An assisted participant is typically being pushed in a stroller "appropriate" for the event (i.e., hand break, tether, appropriate wheels). Both the participant being pushed and the pusher are required to register for this event. Assisted participants will start prior to the start and be ranked separately from the event. Both the pusher and assisted participant should indicate this classification during the registration process for our planning purposes.

Awards

• Categories: Top 3 Overall M/F, Top Overall Masters M/F, Top 3 M/F in each age group.
• Timing: All awards will be ranked on "chip" time.
• Technology: This is a Chip timed event, Disposable MyLaps Race Bib Technology will be used.
• Age Groups: 12 & under, 13-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Up.

Award Pickup

Awards will be available for pickup at Riverside Runners Tuesday July 7, 2026 12-6pm. Awards will not be mailed.

Course Details

Start / Finish at Percival’s Island Nature Trail, 1600 Concord Turnpike (Downtown Lynchburg). Flat, paved, shaded, out & back.

5 Mile Course Records: Daniel O'Brien (2021) 25:36 / Chloe Reynolds (2021) 30:11.

PETS AND STROLLERS ARE PROHIBITED.

More Information

For additional details and to register, please visit the race page: Percival's Island Firecracker 5K Race.