Vision 2024 New Years Eve Eve 5k and Kids Fun Run

Saturday, December 30, 2023 Past event

9:00 AM EST

Lynchburg, Virginia

Free–$38.10 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready to kick off the New Year with a bang at the Vision 2024 New Years Eve Eve 5k and Kids Fun Run! Join us on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Peaks View Park in Lynchburg, Virginia, for a fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit. The event will feature a 5k race starting at 9:00 AM, along with a Kids 400m Fun Run at 8:45 AM, making it a perfect outing for families and friends.

This exciting event not only promises a great time but also supports the LCS Virtual Academy, providing valuable educational opportunities for students in Lynchburg. Participants will enjoy amenities like chip timing, post-race refreshments, and the chance to win fantastic door prizes. Plus, the first 75 registrants will receive a stylish embroidered winter hat! Don’t miss this chance to celebrate health and community—register early to secure your spot and join in the fun!

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Races

5k Run/Walk

Incl. $3.10 Fee & Embroidered Winter Hat

9:00 AM EST

$38.10

Entries closed
Kids 400m Fun Run

Incl. Embroidered Winter Hat

8:45 AM EST

Free

Entries closed

Organiser's description

The Vision 2024 New Years Eve Eve 5k and Kids Fun Run will take place at Peaks View Park in Lynchburg, Virginia on Saturday 12/30/23. Help support the LCS Virtual Academy (LVA) https://www.lcsedu.net/schools/lva which provides a virtual educational opportunity for students in the City of Lynchburg.

EVENT DATE AND START TIMES
December 30, 2023
8:45am - Kids 400m Fun Run
9:00am - 5k

EVENT DETAILS & LOCATIONS
Parking - Use the Ivy Creek Entrance for the closest parking options.
Packet Pick-up - Located in the small picnic shelter near the tennis courts. To expedite check-in please have your registration code pulled up on your smartphone.
Start/Finish - Located on the pathway near softball field #5.
* See the below park map for additional information regarding locations.

REGISTRATION
$25 - Through 12/22
$30 - 12/22 & 12/29
$35 - Race Day
Kids Fun Run - free, but kids must register.

RACE AMENITIES
- The first 75 participants will receive an embroidered winter hat!
- Chip timed with finisher text/email notifications.
- Post race refreshments will also be available for all participants.
- Each participant is eligible to win one of many door prizes (must be present to claim your prize).

5K AWARDS
In the form of gift cards and other offerings from local merchants.
- Overall Male & Female
- Highest ranking Male & Female according to age grade performance. https://www.runnersworld.com/advanced/a20801263/age-grade-calculator
- Top male and female in each age group which are broken down based off of entry information.

RAIN/SNOW DATE
Every effort will be made to conduct the event on the scheduled date, however the rain/snow date is set for Sunday, December 31, 2023 In the event of a major storm threat, race management will notify all participants 24 hours prior to the event, specifically Dec. 30, by 9am. While we will honor refunds until 12/22, we will only honor race fee transfers to another participant after 12/22.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
If you would like to be recognized as an official sponsor of the New Years Day Vision 2024 5k and Kids Fun Run, please contact the Race Director through the "Race Contact Info" button below.