Percival's Island Firecracker 5 Mile Race
- Date Fri 4th July 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Lynchburg, Virginia
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the Percival's Island Firecracker 5 Mile Race on Friday, July 4, 2025, in beautiful Lynchburg, Virginia! This lively event is the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day while enjoying the scenic views along the flat and fast Blackwater Creek Bikeway. Starting and finishing at the picturesque Blackwater Creek Natural Area, the course offers a delightful experience for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike.
With a distance slightly longer than a 5K but more manageable than a 10K, the 5-mile race is ideal for those looking to challenge themselves without overexertion. Registration fees are $30 through June 30, 2025, and $35 from July 1 to race day. Make sure to secure your spot early, as this event is limited to participants aged 9 and older. Don’t miss the chance to compete for awards across various age groups, including overall and masters categories, while enjoying the holiday spirit with fellow running enthusiasts. Get ready to lace up your running shoes and make unforgettable memories at the Percival's Island Firecracker 5 Mile Race!
With a distance slightly longer than a 5K but more manageable than a 10K, the 5-mile race is ideal for those looking to challenge themselves without overexertion. Registration fees are $30 through June 30, 2025, and $35 from July 1 to race day. Make sure to secure your spot early, as this event is limited to participants aged 9 and older. Don’t miss the chance to compete for awards across various age groups, including overall and masters categories, while enjoying the holiday spirit with fellow running enthusiasts. Get ready to lace up your running shoes and make unforgettable memories at the Percival's Island Firecracker 5 Mile Race!
Organiser's Description
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 (thru - June 30, 2025)
$35 (July 1st - July 4, 2025)
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:
Wednesday (7/2) 12-6pm
Riverside Runners (2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503 434-846-7449
Thursday (7/3) 12-6pm
Riverside Runners (2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503 434-846-7449
Friday (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 11th. 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.
T-SHIRTS:
Participants registered on or before Monday June 2nd are guaranteed.
A limited number of extra shirts will be available on a first-come basis at packet pickup.
THERE IS NO POST RACE T-SHIRT PICKUP.
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, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up. Age Group ranking based on "chip" time.
AWARD PICKUP:
Awards will be available for pickup at Riverside Runners Saturday July 5th 12-6pm. Awards will not be mailed.
COURSE: Start / Finish Percivals 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.
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 (thru - June 30, 2025)
$35 (July 1st - July 4, 2025)
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:
Wednesday (7/2) 12-6pm
Riverside Runners (2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503 434-846-7449
Thursday (7/3) 12-6pm
Riverside Runners (2480 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503 434-846-7449
Friday (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 11th. 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.
T-SHIRTS:
Participants registered on or before Monday June 2nd are guaranteed.
A limited number of extra shirts will be available on a first-come basis at packet pickup.
THERE IS NO POST RACE T-SHIRT PICKUP.
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, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up. Age Group ranking based on "chip" time.
AWARD PICKUP:
Awards will be available for pickup at Riverside Runners Saturday July 5th 12-6pm. Awards will not be mailed.
COURSE: Start / Finish Percivals 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.
Races
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5 Miler
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Wicking Shirt: (Guaranteed to Those Registered by 6/2/2025)
Fri 4th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
Discount available for 2023 Lynchburg Road Runners Club members during online registration (expires Thurs. June 1st), membership must be valid race day.
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