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L.O.O.P. Run

Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT

Location
Lynchburg, VA
27 Ninth Street, 24504
Type
RUN
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At a glance

A welcoming 1/4-mile run designed for accessibility and sensory comfort, supporting a wonderful cause and celebrating every participant.

  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join Amazement Square and Centra Autism Center for the 2nd Annual L.O.O.P. Run, a 1/4-mile event thoughtfully designed for runners who thrive in an accessible and sensory-friendly environment. Participants are welcome to run, walk, or use assistive devices, with the option of two support people accompanying them. The course features a gentle uphill start for a strong finish. All registered participants receive a medal and are invited to explore Amazement Square after the run.

What to expect

  • A 1/4-mile course crafted for accessibility and sensory comfort.
  • Run, walk, or use assistive devices, with two support people welcome.
  • All participants receive a medal and enjoy post-race museum access.

Standout details

  • Sensory-friendly race environment
  • Two support people welcome on course
  • Medals for all participants
  • Post-race access to Amazement Square

Perks & features

  • Shirt

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The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Amazement Square and Centra Autism Center invite you to join us for the 2nd Annual L.O.O.P. (Lynchburg's Optimistic Outstanding Peoples) Run on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The ¼-mile race is designed for runners who benefit from an accessible and sensory-friendly race environment. The course has a gentle uphill start, setting runners up for a fast finish. Participants are encouraged to complete this ¼ mile event in the way that best meets their needs, including running, walking, or utilizing assistive devices. Each participant may have two support people accompany them on the racecourse.  Please note that 25 registrants are required for the race to take place.

Registered participants and their families are invited to explore Amazement Square at the conclusion of the run.

Date: April 19, 2026 Location: Amazement Square (27 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504) Distance: 1/4 Mile

Start Time: 1:30 p.m. Packet Pickup: Sunday, April 19, 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. at Amazement Square T-Shirt: Event t-shirt guaranteed before April 10th registration. A limited number of additional shirts will be available on a first-come basis at packet pickup. Awards: Medals will be awarded to all registered participants.

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