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30th Annual Dr. John A. Stephenson Memorial Youth Run

Saturday October 22, 2022 9:00 am
Riverside Park2238 Rivermont AvenueLynchburg VA 24503
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Description

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: JASYouthRun@gmail.com

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.

Who

Ages 0-13 Years old

Cost

$

How

More Info

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

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