Valley View Mike Donahue Memorial 5 Miler
- Date Fri 7th November 2025 - Sun 9th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Lynchburg, Virginia
- Price $20.00 - $35.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the Valley View Mike Donahue Memorial 5 Miler, taking place from November 7 to November 9, 2025, in beautiful Lynchburg, Campbell, at the picturesque Hydaway Outdoor Center. This exciting event will feature a 5-mile trail race on Saturday, November 8, starting at 9 A.M., with a special pre-race ceremony kicking off at 8:40 A.M. The course showcases the stunning single-track trails and mountain roads of the Liberty Mountain Trail System, making it a must-do for trail running enthusiasts.
In honor of Major Mike Donahue, this event not only celebrates the spirit of community and remembrance but also supports our military through a partnership with Liberty University Military Affairs. Participants can look forward to awards for the top three overall winners and top finishers in each age group, along with fun door prizes throughout the day. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual option allows you to run your 5 miles anywhere between November 7 and November 9, with the chance to submit your time online. Don’t forget to register by October 30 to secure your race t-shirt! Come be a part of this uplifting event that honors those who serve and enjoy a
In honor of Major Mike Donahue, this event not only celebrates the spirit of community and remembrance but also supports our military through a partnership with Liberty University Military Affairs. Participants can look forward to awards for the top three overall winners and top finishers in each age group, along with fun door prizes throughout the day. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual option allows you to run your 5 miles anywhere between November 7 and November 9, with the chance to submit your time online. Don’t forget to register by October 30 to secure your race t-shirt! Come be a part of this uplifting event that honors those who serve and enjoy a
Organiser's Description
Campus Recreation is proud to present the Valley View Mike Donahue Memorial 5 Miler hosted at Hydaway Outdoor Center on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The 5 Mile trail race is the 2nd race in the Fall Liberty Mountain Trail Series. The course is run on single track trails and mountain roads along the Liberty Mountain Trail System.
This race is a partnership with the Liberty University Military Affairs department to show all our support to those who serve. In memory of Major Mike Donahue, the event is specifically meant to honor and remember this man who made such a positive impact in the community and at Liberty University.
DATE | Saturday, November 8, 2025
LOCATION | Hydaway Outdoor Center
DISTANCE | 5 miles
START TIME | 9 A.M. _(with a special Pre-Race Ceremony at 8:40am)_
PACKET PICKUP | November 7 LaHaye Rotunda from Noon-6 P.M. | November 8 Hydaway from 8-8:45 A.M. (before the race)
T-SHIRT | Featured giveaway t-shirt is guaranteed before Oct 30th 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. 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.
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!
_If you are stationed overseas, on patrol or are not here in Lynchburg, we have a virtual event for you to participate with us!_
VIRTUAL RACE INFO
Those who would like to participate can register and will run their 5miler during the specified dates. Once you run your distance, there will be an opportunity to submit the time via Runsignup.
THERE WILL BE SHIRTS, RIGHT?
Of course! We have to have race swag, and this event will be a little different, just like the race. If you register by Oct 30th, you will still get a shirt but it won't be able to be delivered to you before the event date. Shirts will be mailed out the week after the race.
WHEN CAN I COMPLETE MY RUN?
Any time between November 7 and November 9.
WHERE CAN I COMPLETE MY RUN?
You can run anywhere youd like! Encourage friends from around the country, even globe, to participate with you in this special military appreciation event.
Our typical Course Map and Elevation profile can be found on our "Maps" page [https://www.liberty.edu/campusrec/outdoor/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2019/01/CourseMap_ValleyView1.pdf], if you wish to run a comparable 5 miles. Please be responsible and respect all directions by the parks department or other local officials where you choose to run. You are operating as an individual while you complete this run.
*LMTS FINISHER AWARDS | Awards will be given to all runners who participate in all 5 LMTS 2025-2026 races in April 2026 (Deep Hollow, Valley View, Reindeer Run, Arctic 5k, King of the Mountain).
*Student discount applied at checkout
**Military discount also applied at checkout
This race is a partnership with the Liberty University Military Affairs department to show all our support to those who serve. In memory of Major Mike Donahue, the event is specifically meant to honor and remember this man who made such a positive impact in the community and at Liberty University.
DATE | Saturday, November 8, 2025
LOCATION | Hydaway Outdoor Center
DISTANCE | 5 miles
START TIME | 9 A.M. _(with a special Pre-Race Ceremony at 8:40am)_
PACKET PICKUP | November 7 LaHaye Rotunda from Noon-6 P.M. | November 8 Hydaway from 8-8:45 A.M. (before the race)
T-SHIRT | Featured giveaway t-shirt is guaranteed before Oct 30th 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. 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.
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!
_If you are stationed overseas, on patrol or are not here in Lynchburg, we have a virtual event for you to participate with us!_
VIRTUAL RACE INFO
Those who would like to participate can register and will run their 5miler during the specified dates. Once you run your distance, there will be an opportunity to submit the time via Runsignup.
THERE WILL BE SHIRTS, RIGHT?
Of course! We have to have race swag, and this event will be a little different, just like the race. If you register by Oct 30th, you will still get a shirt but it won't be able to be delivered to you before the event date. Shirts will be mailed out the week after the race.
WHEN CAN I COMPLETE MY RUN?
Any time between November 7 and November 9.
WHERE CAN I COMPLETE MY RUN?
You can run anywhere youd like! Encourage friends from around the country, even globe, to participate with you in this special military appreciation event.
Our typical Course Map and Elevation profile can be found on our "Maps" page [https://www.liberty.edu/campusrec/outdoor/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2019/01/CourseMap_ValleyView1.pdf], if you wish to run a comparable 5 miles. Please be responsible and respect all directions by the parks department or other local officials where you choose to run. You are operating as an individual while you complete this run.
*LMTS FINISHER AWARDS | Awards will be given to all runners who participate in all 5 LMTS 2025-2026 races in April 2026 (Deep Hollow, Valley View, Reindeer Run, Arctic 5k, King of the Mountain).
*Student discount applied at checkout
**Military discount also applied at checkout
Races
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5 Miler
Incl. T-Shirt (Guaranteed Before Oct 30th)
Sat 8th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$35.00
OPENS 21 JUL -
Virtual 5 Miler
Incl. T-Shirt (Mailed Week of Nov 11)
$20.00
OPENS 21 JULThose who would like to participate can register and will run their 5miler during the specified dates. Once you run your distance, there will be an opportunity to submit the time via Runsignup. There will be shirts, right? Of course! We have to have race swag, and this event will be a little different, just like the race. If you register by Oct 30th, you will still get a shirt but it won't be able to be delivered to you before the event date. Shirts will be mailed out the week after the race. When can I complete my run? Any time between November 7 and November 9. Where can I complete my run? You can run anywhere youd like! Encourage friends from around the country, even globe, to participate with you in this special military appreciation event. Our typical Course Map and Elevation profile can be found on our "Maps" page, if you wish to run a comparable 5 miles. Please be responsible and respect all directions by the parks department or other local officials where you choose to run. You are operating as an individual while you complete this run. *LMTS FINISHER AWARDS | Awards will be given to all runners who participate in all 5 LMTS 2025-2026 races in April 2026 (Deep Hollow, Valley View, Reindeer Run, Arctic 5k, King of the Mountain). *Student discount applied at checkout **Military discount also applied at checkout
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