Percival's Island Firecracker 5 Mile Race
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Distance
- 5 Miler
From the Organizer
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:
$30 (May 1 - June 30, 2026)
$35 (July 1st - July 4, 2026)
Please note that after carefully researching the recommendations of the Cleveland Clinic and guidelines of the Road Runners Club of America pertaining to healthy ages for youth participation in road races, this event is limited to those age 9 and older.
PAPER REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT
Registration fees are non-transferable & non-refundable. An entry can only be used for the person registered for the entry. Entries cannot be deferred to the following year or a future 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) This is the location of our Start/Finish
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 (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. Both the pusher and assisted participant should indicate this classification during the registration process for our planning purposes.
AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall M/F, Top Overall Masters M/F, Top 3 M/F in each age group. All awards will be ranked on "chip" time.
*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 (Age Group ranking based on "chip" time.)
Award Pickup:
Awards will be available for pickup at Riverside Runners Tuesday July 7, 2026 12-6pm. Awards will not be mailed.
COURSE: Start / Finish Percival’s Island Nature Trail, 1600 Concord Turnpike (Downtown Lynchburg). Flat, paved, Shaded, out & back
Course Records: Daniel O'Brien (2021) 25:36 / Chloe Reynolds (2021) 30:11
PETS AND STROLLERS ARE PROHIBITED.
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
85°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lynchburg #2, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lynchburg, VA
Population
79,255
as of 2023
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
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Date
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- What is the Percival's Island Firecracker 5 Mile Race?
- Percival's Island Firecracker 5 Mile Race is a running race held in Lynchburg, Virginia on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Percival's Island Firecracker 5 Mile Race?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Lynchburg, Virginia at 1600 Concord Turnpike, Lynchburg, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Percival's Island Firecracker 5 Mile Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Percival's Island Firecracker 5 Mile Race
Jul 4, 2026