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VA 10 Miler
The Virginia 10 Miler is a beloved Lynchburg tradition, attracting runners from all over the country for its scenic course and exciting atmosphere. Challenge yourself on this 10-mile course that winds through the heart of charming Lynchburg, VA.
2025 Race Details & Registration
DATE AND START TIME
September 27, 2025 at 8 a.m.
START AND FINISH LINE
E.C. Glass High School
2111 Memorial Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24501
COSTs
Early Bird (October 1-21): $40
Course Route
Runners proceed north on Langhorne Road, downhill for 1.5 miles (Farm Basket Hill) and run to Rivermont Terrace (3.0/7.0 miles). After a short distance on Rivermont Terrace, runners turn east onto historic Rivermont Avenue passing Randolph College (4.0/6.0 miles). and follow the course clockwise through Riverside Park overlooking the James River (5.0 miles). Runners return the same route finishing up the infamous, 1.5 mile “Farm Basket” hill.
10 Miler Course Map
TIME LIMIT: 2.5 hours
Participants must be past the following areas to avoid disqualification:
Rivermont Avenue: 9:30 a.m.
Langhorne Road / Crane Hill Drive: 10 a.m.
Finish Line Closes: 10:30 a.m.
Awards & Bonuses
Join us for a finish line celebration at E.C. Glass High School to celebrate and announce race winners.
Awards
Top 10 Overall Male & Female
Top M/F Masters
Top M/F Grand Masters
Top M/F Senior Grand Masters
Top 3 M/F in each age group
FINISHER MEDAL + SHIRTS
Commemorative Finisher Medals to all that finish the The Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler and all Virginia 4-Mile events. Event t-shirts are guaranteed to those that register by September. 1. Registrations received after the deadline will receive shirts on a first-come first-served basis at packet pickup.
Refer a Friend & Save
When 5 of your friends use your unique URL for their registration, you receive a credit of $35-55. Register early, and you can race for FREE. You’ll receive your referral URL upon completing registration.
2024 RRCA NATIONAL 10-MILE CHAMPIONSHIP
The Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler is a Road Runners Club of America National 10 Mile Championship. Since 1958, the RRCA has awarded championship events through a competitive bidding process at the National, Regional, and state levels to RRCA member clubs and events to promote the sport of distance running. The RRCA Championship Event Series is the largest grassroots organized running series in the U.S., attracting over 320,000 runners each year. The goal of the RRCA Championship Event Series is to shine a spotlight on well-run events and to award top-performing runners.
Elite Athlete & Team Competitions
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A limited number of elite athlete sponsorships are available for the Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler. In some cases, complimentary entry, food, and lodging will be provided. Explore our Elite Guide.
ELITE ENTRY
Open Men: Sub 55 for 10 miles (sub 33:11 for 10K)
Master Men: Sub 59 (sub 35:36 for 10K)
Grand Master: Sub 62 (sub 37:24 for 10K)
Open Women: Sub 60 for 10 miles (sub 36:12 for 10K)
Master Women: Sub 64 (sub 38:37)
Grand Master Women: Sub 67 (sub 40:25)
Email the Race Director for more information.
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Corporate Team Competition will take place in both the 10- and 4-mile run events. There will be 3 team categories; Mixed, Male, & Female.
Awards will be given to the top scoring team in each category. There is no need to designate a corporate team category with your entry. The best 5 corporate finishers, for each team category, will be designated as that corporation’s team.
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Open team competition will take place for the 10-mile run. An award will be given to the 1st Place Open Team and Runner-up Open Team. An open team will consist of no more than 5 members with the top 4 finishers cumulative time used for scoring. One finisher must be female. Team entries will be accepted until the Sunday before the race. Open team entries will only be accepted online.
Event Details
Visit our race day details page to get the latest race day information, as well as information on packet pickup, parking, restrooms, headphone/stroller policies, post-race celebration, and so much more—everything you need to plan for a successful race day.
Live Music
Assisted Participants
Photography
Race Packets
Bag Drop
Water Stops
Headphones
Restrooms
Stroller Policy
Parking
Finish Line Celebration
Road Closures
And More
Special Events
“I love this race. I love the cheering community and the music along the course. The starting line is always fast and not too crowded. The course is hard, and I love it.”