34th Annual Lynchburg Pediatrics Children’s Run in memory of Dr John A. Stephenson

Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 📍 Lynchburg, VA
Date📅 Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Location📍 Lynchburg, VA
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Get ready to celebrate health and fun at this special youth running event honoring the legacy of Dr. John A. Stephenson, a passionate pediatrician who believed in active kids! Young runners ages 0-13 can participate in age and gender-appropriate distances—from tiny 1/8 mile sprints with parent support all the way up to a full mile for the oldest competitors—where everyone crosses that finish line together, no one left behind. Organized by the Lynchburg Road Runners Club, this 34-year tradition keeps Dr. Stephenson's mission of promoting healthy, active lifestyles alive right here in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Sat, Oct 10, 2026
34th Annual Lynchburg Pediatrics Children’s Run in memory of Dr John A. Stephenson
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