Valley View Mike Donahue Memorial 5 Miler
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Lynchburg, Virginia
- Price $35.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of trail running at the Valley View Mike Donahue Memorial 5 Miler, taking place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the scenic Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, Campbell. This exciting 5-mile race is part of the Fall Liberty Mountain Trail Series and will lead participants through beautiful single-track trails and mountain roads, offering a perfect blend of challenge and natural beauty.
Join us at 9 A.M. for the race, following a special Pre-Race Ceremony at 8:40 A.M. to honor Major Mike Donahue, a beloved community member whose legacy continues to inspire. Runners can enjoy a guaranteed event t-shirt if registered by October 29, and there will be awards for the top three male and female finishers overall, as well as age group winners. Plus, don't miss the opportunity to win door prizes throughout the day! With a referral discount available, it’s a great time to gather friends and family for this memorable event that supports our military community. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this uplifting experience!
Join us at 9 A.M. for the race, following a special Pre-Race Ceremony at 8:40 A.M. to honor Major Mike Donahue, a beloved community member whose legacy continues to inspire. Runners can enjoy a guaranteed event t-shirt if registered by October 29, and there will be awards for the top three male and female finishers overall, as well as age group winners. Plus, don't miss the opportunity to win door prizes throughout the day! With a referral discount available, it’s a great time to gather friends and family for this memorable event that supports our military community. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this uplifting experience!
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 7, 2026. 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 7, 2026
LOCATION | Hydaway Outdoor Center
DISTANCE | 5 miles
START TIME | 9 A.M. _(with a special Pre-Race Ceremony at 8:40am)_
PACKET PICKUP | November 6 LaHaye Rotunda from Noon-6 P.M. | November 7 Hydaway from 8-8:45 A.M. (before the race)
T-SHIRT | Featured giveaway t-shirt is guaranteed before Oct 29th 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!
*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
**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 7, 2026
LOCATION | Hydaway Outdoor Center
DISTANCE | 5 miles
START TIME | 9 A.M. _(with a special Pre-Race Ceremony at 8:40am)_
PACKET PICKUP | November 6 LaHaye Rotunda from Noon-6 P.M. | November 7 Hydaway from 8-8:45 A.M. (before the race)
T-SHIRT | Featured giveaway t-shirt is guaranteed before Oct 29th 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!
*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
**Military discount also applied at checkout
Races
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5 Miler
Incl. T-Shirt (Guaranteed Before Oct 29th)
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$35.00
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