Percival's Island Firecracker 5 Mile 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.

Registration

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

Packet Pickup

• Friday (7/3): 12-6pm - Riverside Runners (2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503 – 434-846-7449)
• Saturday (7/4): RACE DAY 7-7:30am - Percival's Island Natural Area (1200 Concord Trnpk, Lynchburg, VA 24504)
• Important: There is no post race t-shirt pickup.
• Discount: $5.00 discount for current Lynchburg Road Runners Club members.

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 (ie.. 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.

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

• Location: Start / Finish Percival’s Island Nature Trail, 1600 Concord Turnpike (Downtown Lynchburg).
• Course Type: Flat, paved, shaded, out & back.
• Course Records: Daniel O'Brien (2021) 25:36 / Chloe Reynolds (2021) 30:11.
• Pets: Pets and strollers are prohibited.

More Information

For further details, please visit the official race page: Percival's Island Firecracker 5 Mile Race.