Dr. John A Stephenson Memorial Youth Run

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Dr. John A Stephenson Memorial Youth Run Children's race: Distance varies by age:
3 and under - 1/8 mile
4/5 year olds - 1/4 of a mile
6/7 year olds - 1/2 of a mile
8 - 13 year olds - 1 mile

Dr. Stephenson was one of the founding pediatricians of Richeson Drive Pediatrics. Now Lynchburg Pediatrics. He promoted healthy children and being active outside. When he died at a young age a memorial race was started to honor his passion for promoting healthy lifestyles. We are proud to continue his tradition and continue to honor him. The 1st children's race in the area. COURSES: Gently rolling courses winding through Riverside Park on Rivermont Avenue. AGE GROUPS (boys & girls): 3-under (1/8 mi); 4-5 (1/4 mi); 6-7 (1/2 mi); 8-9 (1 mi); 10-11 (1 mi); 12-13 (1 mi)

AWARDS: Top 3 overall boys and girls and the top 3 boys and girls in each age group; trophies to all finishers. PARKING: Riverside Park, closed to ALL vehicular traffic (9AM to 10:45AM). Please park on Rivermont Ave. RACE INFORMATION: Go to www.riversiderunners.com (for a printable application), call 434-846-7449 or email: [email protected]

PACKET PICK UP: Fri. Oct. 21 at Riverside Runners from 12-6PM and race day 8-8:45AM, Riverside Park. ENTRY LIMIT: 50 participants per gender per age group. ENTRY FEE: Paper application - $20 or Online registration - $10 (until October 1st) $15 (October 2 - 20) $20 (October 21-22)

REGISTER ONLINE: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Lynchburg/jasyouthrun

Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable

This year we are bringing awareness to reading and running. Each runner will receive a book, a t-shirt** and a trophy.
**guarantee if registered by Oct. 1st.

08/28/2026
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10/12/2024

Results have been posted:

The 32nd Annual Dr. John A. Stephenson Memorial Youth Run is on Saturday October 12, 2024. It includes the following events: 1/8 mile Girls (Ages 3 & under), 1/8 mile Boys (Ages 3 & under), 1/4 mile Girls (Ages 4-5), 1/4 mile Boys (Ages 4-5), 1/2 mile Girls (Ages 6-7), 1/2 mile Boys (Ages 6-7), 1 Mi...

10/12/2024

Good morning!!! It’s Race Day! Packet pickup is at Riverside Park for 8am-8:45am! 9am starts the 3 and under! See you soon!

10/11/2024

1 more day till race day! Pick up your bib number at Riverside Runners today from 12pm - 6pm! Still time to register!!!!

10/10/2024

Two more days till race day!!!! Did you find your shoes? 👟

10/09/2024

3 more days!!! Packet pickup will be at riverside runners on Friday from 12pm-6pm!

10/08/2024

4 more days till race day!!!

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2238 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA
24503

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