Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5K Trail Race
Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5K Trail Race is a trail running and running race on October 10, 2026 in Lynchburg, VA, with entry fees from $30 to $55.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (66 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$55
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5k is celebrating its 20th anniversary and is the premier trail race in the Liberty Mountain Trail Series. The Half Marathon is comprised of primarily single track trail intermixed with some forest roads. The 5K course is an out and back course on a forest road.
DATE | Saturday, October 10, 2026
LOCATION | Hydaway Outdoor Center
DISTANCE | Half Marathon - 13.1 miles | 5K - 3.1 miles
START TIME | Half Marathon @ 8 A.M. | 5K @ 8:15 A.M.
PACKET PICKUP (info packet includes race shirt and bib) | Friday, October 9 – LaHaye Rotunda from Noon-6 P.M. | Saturday, October 10 - Hydaway Outdoor Center from 7:00 A.M.-7:45 A.M.
T-SHIRT | Featured giveaway t-shirt is guaranteed before Oct 1st registration. A limited number of extra shirts will be available on a first-come basis at packet pickup.
AWARDS | Awards will be given to the top 3 male & female overall winners, top 3 male & female in each age group, and top male & female masters (>40 years of age) overall winners. All finishers of the half-marathon will receive a finisher award. Overall awards will be ranked by gun time, age group awards will be ranked on chip time.
Door prizes will also be given out throughout the event.
*LMTS FINISHER AWARDS | Awards will be given to all runners who participate in all 5 LMTS 2026-2027 races in April 2027 (Deep Hollow, Valley View, Reindeer Run, Arctic 5k, King of the Mountain).
**Student discount applied at checkout
LMTS BUNDLE DISCOUNT | Be sure to register for all 5 LMTS races using the "Bundle Option" to receive a 15% on all the races!
REFERRAL DISCOUNT | Be sure to refer your friends/family using your custom code after you register for the race. Refer 3 registrations and we will refund you $20!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
71°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lynchburg Rgnl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lynchburg, VA
Population
79,255
as of 2023
City Elevation
843 ft
Nearest Airport
LYH
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field · 4 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 98 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Days to train
- Race
- Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5K Trail Race
- Date
- October 10, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Deep Hollow Half Marathon & 5K Trail Race
Oct 10, 2026