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

Event Overview

Lynchburg Pediatrics is proud to sponsor this Lynchburg Road Runners Children':s Event, held each October at Riverside Park in memory of Dr. John A. Stephenson, founding physician of Lynchburg Pediatrics formally—Richeson Drive Pediatrics — since 1972.

Race Details

• Date: 2026-10-10
• Location: 2238 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA
• Cost: Registration is just $5
• Distinctions: Every child receives a personalized finisher card and has a chance to earn a hand-carved trophy by Jeff Harrington.

Packet Pick Up

• Friday, Oct. 9th: Riverside Runners (2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503), 12-6PM
• Saturday, Oct. 10th: Riverside Park (2238 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503), 8-8:30AM

Entry Limit

50 participants per gender per age group.

T-Shirts

• Cost: T-shirts are available for an additional charge of $10.00
• Order Deadline: Available for those registered by Monday, September 20, 2026
• Availability: Shirts will not be available to order after this date.

Race Distances & Age Groups

• 3 & under: 1/8th mile
• 4-5 yrs old: 1/4 mile
• 6-7 yrs old: 1/2 mile
• 8-13 yrs old: 1 mile

Courses

Gently rolling courses (closed to traffic) winding through historic, Riverside Park (2238 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503).

Discounts

Lynchburg Road Runners Club Member Discount: A $1.00 discount is available to current Lynchburg Road Runners Club members. Discounts will not be given after Monday, September 30th.

Awards

• Finishers: All finishers receive a "FINISHER Cookie."
• Personalized Cards: All finishers receive a personalized finishers card with their name and distance if registered before race day.
• Top Finishers: Top 3 overall boys and girls for the 1 mile distance will receive a special carved trophy by Jeff Harrington.

Parking

Riverside Park will be closed to ALL vehicular traffic (8AM to 12PM or completion of event). Please park on Rivermont Ave.

Special Notes

• Strollers & Pets: Prohibited (but you can carry your child in the 1/8 mile if needed).
• Registration: Is NON-REFUNDABLE & NON-TRANSFERABLE.

More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Lynchburg Pediatrics Children's Run.