Race Day

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 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30.

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

Thursday, Sept. 28
All events
3 – 7 p.m.
Location: Bella Vista Hotel and Suites, 2900 Chandlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24504

Friday, Sept. 29
Virginia 10 Miler, 4+ Miler, and 4+ Mile Walk
3 – 7 p.m.
Location: Bella Vista Hotel and Suites, 2900 Chandlers Mountain Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24504

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

Saturday, Sept. 30
6:30 – 7:15 a.m.
Location:  E.C. Glass High School,  2111 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA  24501

There are so many ways to get involved in celebrating the Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler this year. See our events list so you don’t miss out on all our festival of events.

Check out this year’s Amazement Square Family Festival Guide (coming soon), including Amazing Mile course maps, packet pickup, parking, schedules and more!

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.

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

10:15 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

Limited parking is available at E.C. Glass High School. 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.), The Plaza Shopping Center (2323 Memorial Avenue) 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.

Course maps can be found in two locations: on our website under “Event Information” at the bottom of each race page or on page 13 of the Race Guide.

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 hospitality tent will have water and Gatorade served in cups.

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

Participants and those that wish to receive “live” updates of splits and finish times can register here. Presented by Karl Miller Realty.

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

Virginia 10 Miler Race Splits
1 Mile, 5 Mile, 9 Mile, Finish

Virginia 4+ Mile Race Splits
1 Mile, 3.4 Mile, Finish

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 right after you finish (ok..give us about 2 minutes). Your QR code will take you to your personal result page. Check back often as more photos will appear throughout the day.

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).

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.

Our first 200 registrants for the Moore & Giles Virginia 10 Miler qualified for a FREE pair of FEETURES socks.

Your confirmation email will confirm that you were one of the first 200.

Socks are available for pickup at the Riverside Runners tent at Packet Pickup.

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

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.

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.

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.