Event Details

September 27, 2025

Learn more about race day: awards, packet pickup, participant photos, and other event information. 

Packet PickUp

Participants are encouraged to pick up their race packets on Thursday to avoid congestion on Friday and race morning. Packets and bibs may be picked up by individuals other than the participant with a confirmation email for that recipient.

Those needing to register for an event should do so before arriving at packet pickup. Registration will remain open until 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 27.

All participants can pick up race packets for any of our race events on the following dates and times.

  • All events pick up from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Liberty University Indoor Track Complex: 1521 Liberty Mountain Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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  • Saturday events (VA 4+ and VA 10) pick up from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at  Liberty University Indoor Track Complex: 1521 Liberty Mountain Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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    Amazing Mile Events 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. Amazement Square, 27 9th St., Lynchburg, VA 24504

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  • Last-minute race day pickups are available from 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. at E.C. Glass High School, 2111 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501

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Race Day DEtails

Location:

The race will start and finish at E.C. Glass High School,
2111 Memorial Avenue Lynchburg, VA 24501

Event Start Times:

VA 10 Miler: 8 a.m.
VA 4+ Miler: 8 a.m.
VA 4+ Mile Walk: 8:10 a.m.

We recommend that participants arrive by 7:15 a.m. See the parking information below for more details.

 

  • Assisted participant start will be separate from the general field at 7:50 a.m. Be mindful that there will be assisted participants in strollers or modified wheelchairs on the course being pushed by a volunteer athlete. Please cheer them on and welcome them as they are an important part of our event.

    Assisted participants should contact the race director no later than 1 week prior to race day. Assisted participants will start at 7:50 a.m.

  • 6:00 a.m.

    Langhorne Rd. between Memorial Ave. & Murrell Rd.

    7:30 a.m.

    Langhorne Rd. from Murrell Rd. to Rivermont Terrace. Rivermont Terrace from Langhorne Rd. to Rivermont Ave. Cranehill Dr. from Langhorne Rd. to Heronhill Place closes

    7:45 a.m.

    Rivermont Ave. from Rivermont Terrace to Riverside Park closes

    9:30 a.m.

    Rivermont Ave. and Cranehill Dr. reopens

    10:30 a.m.

    Rivermont Terrace and Langhorne Rd. from Rivermont Ave. to Murrell Rd. reopens

    11:30 a.m.

    Langhorne Rd. from Murrell Rd. to Memorial Ave. reopens

  • Course maps can be found on each event page.

  • PARKING MAP

    Limited parking is available at E.C. Glass High School (2111 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501). Available lots include the lot on Langhorne Road (usually filled by 6:30 a.m.), Memorial Avenue Lot (front of school usually filled by 6:45 a.m.)

    Plaza Shopping Center (2323 Memorial Avenue) has available parking located adjacent to the high school approx. 1/4 mile from our start/finish, and surrounding neighborhoods.

    Please plan to arrive early. Opening ceremonies begin at 7:40 a.m. Races start at 8:00 a.m.

    Please respect private property.

  • Bib numbers will be assigned at packet pickup. Please wear your bib number on the front of your shirt or shorts and have it visible throughout the event to insure accurate finish time and for picture identification.

  • Water and Gatorade will be available to runners and walkers approximately every 2 miles on course.

    Bottled water will be available immediately at our finish.

    Our Participant Hospitality Tent presented by Framatome will have water and Gatorade served in cups.

    Gatorade is the official hydration for the Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler.

  • Portable restrooms are available at the start/finish line areas (E.C. Glass High School), Farm Basket (1.5/8.5m), Awareness Garden (2.75m, 4+ Mile course only), Woodridge Pl. (2.75/7.75m), Vasser St. (3.0/7.0m), and Riverside Park (4.5/5.5m).

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  • Live bands and music will be located throughout the courses for both races. Runners will be treated to more than 5 live bands and DJ’s. Neighborhood parties are also being organized on the course.

  • presented by Bank of the James

    Participants can leave their valuables at the Participant Bag Drop area located under the white tent in front of E.C. Glass High School. Your race number is your receipt. You must present your race number to pick up your bag after your race.

  • Presented by BWXT

    Track yourself or others via text or email message with split time and finish notifications here.

    A LIVE LEADERBOARD will be available to track participant performances on our website race day.

    • Virginia 10 Miler Race Splits: 1 Mile, 3 Mile, 5 Mile, 7 Mile, 9 Mile

    • Virginia 4+ Mile Race Splits: 1 Mile, 2 Mile, 3.4 Mile

  • Look for our photographers at the finish line and on the course capturing special race moments. Capture your unique QR code found on your bib number to access your result and photos after you finish.

    Your QR code will take you to your personal result page. Check back often as more photos will appear throughout the day.

  • The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged at this event. To enjoy all that our race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, our event encourages a headphone-free environment during the running of all events. Runner safety is a priority for our event.

    Please be mindful of all other participants and respect the race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone.

  • Due to the size and density of this event, and for the safety of our participants, baby joggers and strollers are prohibited. The inclusion of strollers in races increases the potential for injury to race participants and children.

Group of diverse smiling runners at a race event, wearing black shirts with white logos and medals, holding drinks and food, outdoors on a grassy field with trees and banners in the background.

FINISH LINE Celebration

After crossing the finish line, all race participants will gather at E.C. Glass H.S. for plenty of complimentary food and beverage, music, and massages. Bring your family to enjoy the variety of post race activities and awards ceremony.

Join thousands of participants this fall for our 51st running of the Virginia 10 Miler events!

the Virginia 10 Miler 50 year anniversary mark

FAQS

  • Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. Entry fees cannot be applied to future races and/or transferred to another person.

  • Participants who register before September 2 are guaranteed a race t-shirt.

  • Yes, a secure bag check is available on race day. The Bank of the James bag drop is located in front of the Auditorium steps at E.C. Glass High School on race day morning.

  • Yes, others are permitted to pick up a packet; however, they should have a printed copy of your registration confirmation e-mail.

  • No, packets are only available for pickup during the designated times shown above.

  • Yes, packet pickup is available on race day morning. Packet pickup on race day morning is located near the Auditorium entrance to E.C. Glass High from 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. Packet Pickup will close promptly at 7:15 a.m.

  • If you are interested in volunteering, please check out our volunteer information page.

  • Race day promotional opportunities are reserved for official sponsors of the event. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please fill out the form on our contact page.

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