25th Annual Amazing Mile Children's Run: Once Upon a Run
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
A magical 'Once Upon a Run' adventure for kids, complete with a family festival, medals for all, and cash prizes for top 1-mile finishers.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveThe 25th Annual Amazing Mile Children's Run in Lynchburg, VA, offers a magical adventure for young runners. Billed as 'Once Upon a Run,' this event is designed to leave kids proud and parents smiling. Participants can choose from 1/4, 1/2, or 1-mile distances, with all finishers receiving a medal. The experience extends beyond the race with a lively family festival featuring discovery stations, face painting, and food trucks, creating a memorable evening for everyone.
What to expect
- Kids can choose from 1/4, 1/2, or 1-mile race distances.
- All registered participants receive a medal upon completion.
- Enjoy a family festival with discovery stations, face painting, and food trucks.
Standout details
- "Once Upon a Run" theme
- Family festival with activities
- Cash prizes for 1-mile top finishers
- Medals for all young runners
Perks & features
- Awards
- Food & Drink
- Shirt
Awards
Food & Drink
ShirtFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Course feel
A practical read on terrain, elevation, footing, and typical conditions.
Steady Effort
Typical course trends
- Typically hilly
Distances & registration
3 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
0.25 Miles
1 option · closes Sep 25, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT
4mo 27d 16h 48m left25th Annual Amazing Mile Children's Run 1/4 Mile Run
Closes Sep 25, 2026, 1:30 PM EDT · From $16.90
0.5 Miles
1 option · closes Sep 25, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
4mo 27d 17h 3m left25th Annual Amazing Mile Children's Run 1/2 Mile Run
Closes Sep 25, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT · From $16.90
1 Mile
1 option · closes Sep 25, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
4mo 27d 17h 3m left25th Annual Amazing Mile Children's Run 1 Mile Run
Closes Sep 25, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT · From $16.90
Built from public event details. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official event page before signing up.
From the organizer
Amazement Square invites your family to participate in the most magical and memorable kids' race in the city! The 25th Annual "Amazing Mile Children's Run: Once Upon a Run" is more than a race; it’s an adventure made just for kids. Expect big energy and enthusiastic fans for a race experience that leaves kids proud and parents smiling. Join us before and after the run for our family festival featuring discovery stations, face painting, and food trucks.
Date: September 25, 2026 Location: Amazement Square (27 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504) Distance: 1/4, 1/2, and 1 Mile Races
T-Shirt: Event t-shirt guaranteed before September 11 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 upon completion of the race. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female finishers in the 1 Mile race only will be awarded a cash prize.
Festival Start Time: 5:00 p.m. Race Start Time: 6:00 p.m. Early Packet Pickup: Thursday, September 24, 2026 l 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Amazement Square Day of Packet Pickup: 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. at Amazement Square