Amazement Square is Central Virginia’s first multidisciplinary, hands-on children’s museum! Climb, slide & discover as you make your way through four floors of exciting, interactive exhibits, activities & programs. Visitors of all ages, backgrounds & abilities can explore global & regional topics, the arts & humanities, science & health-related themes, as well as expand their creativity. For every $15 donated, a deserving local youth will receive a scholarship entry into the Amazing Mile Children’s Run.
Girls on the Run® is dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. Meeting twice weekly, we teach life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. The 20-lesson curriculum is taught by certified coaches and includes three parts: understanding ourselves, valuing relationships and teamwork and understanding how we connect with and shape the world at large. Running is used to inspire and motivate girls, encourage lifelong health and fitness, and build confidence through accomplishment. Important social, psychological, and physical skills and abilities are developed and reinforced throughout the program. The result—making the seemingly impossible, possible, and teaching girls that they can.
Lynchburg Daily Bread provides a free, hot meal every day of the year to the homeless and hungry of our community. All are welcome and guests may have as many servings as they like. More than 98% of our food is donated from local colleges, grocery stores and restaurants, while 10-15 volunteers each day cook and serve lunch. We now also bring meals to Appomattox, Altavista, Bedford and Pamplin. In 2020, we served 115,478 meals to the homeless and hungry of our community, the most ever in our history.
Miriam’s House is a local nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness and rebuilding lives. During these uncertain times, the work of Miriam’s House in rehousing homeless families has never been more needed. Through rental assistance and supportive services Miriam’s House aims to provide safe and affordable housing for every family who becomes homeless in Central Virginia. Learn more about their work and how to get involved on our website.
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Central Virginia recruits, trains and supports volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children. The CASA program is based on the concept that every child has a right to a safe, permanent home. Judges can appoint a volunteer to a case involving a child who is a victim of abuse and/or neglect. CASA volunteers work alongside attorneys, social workers, therapists and other providers, advocating exclusively for the child’s best interests.
Kids’ Haven is an organization dedicated to serving the unique needs of grieving children and their families through support and education. Our services include family group nights, support groups in Lynchburg City Schools as well as Bedford, Campbell, and Amherst Counties’ school systems, and the Kids’ Haven WarmLine – a non-urgent phone line to get resources and supportive listening related to children’s grief.
Park View Community Mission offers help, healing, and hope in one of the poorest zip codes in the state of Virginia. Our mission is to restore the lives of families and communities by building relationships and providing life-changing resources through five programs. We give help through feeding programs: Food for Families, Food for Thought, and the Park View Cafe. We provide healing and free classes teaching practical skills to build a bridge out of poverty. We offer hope by building mentoring relationships and making connections.
The YMCA of Central Virginia is a charitable nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the community by creating equitable access. The YMCA’s mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Another look into the Virginia 10 Miler’s rich history:
📍 Our Start and Finish Line have been on Langhorne Road outside of EC Glass High School since the very beginning in 1974.
The school holds a special place in the heart of thousands of finishers who have celebrated their accomplishments there for nearly 50 years.
Not to mention, the Virginia 10 Miler has been greatly impacted by the service of the EC Glass sports teams and clubs who give their time to volunteer along the course each year.
📷: 1985 race start, courtesy of The News & Advance
As we enjoy the freedoms and opportunities that our fallen heroes fought for, we remember and honor their sacrifice.
Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸
The Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler is Sept. 30 in Lynchburg, VA!
Don't miss this unforgettable festival of events, including the 10 Miler, 4 Miler, 4 Mile Walk, and Amazing Mile Children's Run. In addition, a Friday night family festival and a variety of other activities surrounding race weekend.
Join 49 years of runners who have taken part in the Virginia 10 Miler's rich history, and challenge yourself to this beautiful, hilly course through the heart of Lynchburg.
💸 Ways to save on the Virginia 10 Miler:
Register early, and you’ll save up to 35% on your event AND be guaranteed a shirt!
Lynchburg Road Runners Club members save another $5 on their registration for Saturday events.
Refer friends! Receive a refund of up to $55 for the 10 Miler and up to $35 for the 4+ Miler when 5 or more friends register with your referral URL.
More info on these great ways to save: tinyurl.com/va10miler23
A little walk down memory lane:
As one of the oldest 10-mile races in the US, the Virginia 10 Miler is celebrating its 49th running this year.
With a long history of attracting prestigious runners, Lynchburg has hosted many Olympians over the years like Rod Dixon, Frank Shorter, Bill Rogers, Jeff Galloway, John Vitale, Anne Audain, Joan Benoit Samuelson, and more.
Pictured: Bill Rodgers and Frank Shorter cross the finish line in an unprecedented tie in 1975. Of course, there had to be a winner, and the victory that year was awarded to Bill Rodgers (48:17).
📷: The News & Advance
