
Amazing Mile Children’s Run
September 26, 2025
Amazing Mile
registration Details
DATE AND START TIME
September 26, 2025
Family Festival begins at 4 p.m.
Run begins at 6 p.m.
START AND FINISH LINE
9th & Jefferson Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
COSTs
1/2 - 9/1 $20
9/2 - 9/26 (Race Day) $30
Entry limit
¼ mile (ages 0-5) – 150
½ mile (ages 6-9) – 200
1 mile (ages 13 and under) – 400
Race Details
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The ¼ and ½-mile races will not be timed. Only the one-mile race will have timing chips. One-mile race results will be posted in the Amazement Square Lobby after the completion of both 1-mile events.
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Every participant receives a goodie bag, medal, and t-shirt. The top three finishers in each heat of the 1-mile will receive a special prize the week following the race.
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One adult will be able to run with a child in the ¼ and ½-mile races. No adults are allowed in the 1-mile race.
There will be a designated parent drop-off and pick-up area for the races. Parents whose child is participating in the 1/4-mile or 1/2-mile race will be issued a lanyard in the goodie bag and only adults with the lanyard will be allowed to run with their child on the race course.
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Due to the size and density of this event, baby joggers, strollers, and headphones are prohibited. The inclusion of strollers in races increases the potential for injury to race participants and children.
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The races will continue rain or shine. Only if there is lightning will the races be cancelled and will NOT be rescheduled. All registered participants can still pick up their goodie bags and t-shirts at the scheduled packet pickup times. Upon cancellation, participants who show their race t-shirt or number at the museum Friday, Sept. 26 through Sunday, Sept. 28 will receive two free admissions to the museum.

2025 Family Festival
More than a run! A family festival!
The Amazing Mile Children’s Run is part of the Downtown Family Festival at Amazement Square.
The festival offers great fun for the whole family! Enjoy face painting, balloons, food, and kid-friendly activities surrounding themes of health and wellness.