Running with Kids

Fall weather is just ahead and the time is right to enjoy running with your kids. Running is a great way to have fun with the family while focusing on fitness. Some of the local upcoming running events include: Forest Volunteer Fire Department Fireman's 5K & Junior Mile on Aug. 23, Dash for Dog Tags 5K & 1K Honor Walk on Aug. 30, Rachael's Paws & Purrs Virtual Run on Sept. 1, Hope for Tomorrow 5K on Sept. 6, 9/11 Heroes Run on Sept. 11, Rachael's Paws & Purrs 5K & 10K Walk and Run on Sept. 13, Amazing Mile Youth Run on Sept. 26 and Virginia 10 Miler on Sept. 27. October running events include the Ducky Dash Fun Run & Derby, Freedom 4/24 Run For Their Lives, John A. Stephenson Memorial Youth Run and I Am Woman 5K. You'll find plenty of runners on the paved Blackwater Creek Trail in Lynchburg. So lace up your shoes and give running a try this fall.