34th Annual Lynchburg Pediatrics Children's Run in memory of Dr John A. Stephenson

Event Overview

• Date: 2026-10-10
• Location: 2238 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA
• Website: Visit Race Page
• Organizer: Presented by the Lynchburg Road Runners Club

Race Description

• Participants: Join area youth runners of all ages (0-13) for the 34th Annual Lynchburg Pediatrics Children's Run in memory of Dr John Stephenson, one of the founding pediatricians of Richeson Drive Pediatrics.
• Honoring Dr. Stephenson: He promoted healthy children and being active outside, leading to the establishment of this memorial race.
• Event Structure: The race events are divided by age, sex, and distance, allowing each age group to compete fairly. Only the final 1-mile event for 12-13 year olds is gender combined.
• Inclusivity: Parents may assist in the 1/8 mile and 1/4 mile events, ensuring a supportive environment for all participants.

Packet Pickup

• Date: Fri. Oct. 9th
• Location: Riverside Runners (2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503), 12-6 PM
• Race Day: Sat. Oct. 10th at Riverside Park (8-8:30 AM)

Entry Information

• Limit: 50 participants per gender per age group.
• T-Shirts: Available for an additional charge of $10.00 to those registered by Monday, September 20, 2026.
• Age Groups: 3 & under (1/8 mile), 4-5 years old (1/4 mile), 6-7 years old (1/2 mile), 8-13 years old (1 mile).
• Proceeds: Benefit the Lynchburg Road Runners Club, a 501c3 non-profit organization promoting community health and wellness through running.

Course Information

• Course: Gently rolling courses closed to traffic, winding through historic Riverside Park (2238 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503).
• Discount: A $1.00 discount is available to current Lynchburg Road Runners Club members until Monday, September 30th.
• Refunds: No refunds or discounts after completing online race registration.

Awards and Finishers

• Finishers: All finishers receive a "FINISHER Cookie" and a personalized finishers card with their name if registered before race day.
• Top Awards: Top 3 overall boys and girls for the 1-mile distance (all races combined) will receive a special carved trophy by Jeff Harrington.
• Race-specific Awards: Top 3 boys and girls in each race will receive hand-carved trophies as they cross the finish line.

Age Groups

• Categories: 3-under (1/8 mi): 4-5 (1/4 mi): 6-7 (1/2 mi): 8-9 (1 mi): 10-11 (1 mi): 12-13 (1 mi).

Parking and Regulations

• Parking: Riverside Park will be closed to all vehicular traffic from 8 AM to 12 PM or until completion of the event. Please park on Rivermont Ave.
• Strollers & Pets: Prohibited at the event: however, you may carry your child in the 1/8 mile if needed.
• Registration: Is non-refundable and non-transferable.