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Point of Honor 5k

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Lynchburg, VA
10 9th Street, 24504
Type
RUN
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A community-focused 5K in Downtown Lynchburg supporting organ and tissue donation, complete with door prizes and post-race food.

  • Fun
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

Join the 17th annual Point of Honor 5K in Lynchburg, Virginia, an event dedicated to raising awareness for organ and tissue donation and supporting LifeNet Health. The course will start and finish near the Depot Grille in Downtown Lynchburg, with the majority utilizing the Blackwater Creek Trail. While the exact course for 2026 is still being finalized, participants can look forward to a community-focused run with fun, door prizes, and food.

What to expect

  • Support organ and tissue donation awareness and LifeNet Health.
  • Start and finish near the Depot Grille in Downtown Lynchburg, with a course utilizing the Blackwater Creek Trail.
  • Enjoy door prizes and food after your run. Walkers are welcome, but pets and strollers are prohibited.

Standout details

  • 17th annual event
  • Supports organ & tissue donation
  • Downtown Lynchburg start/finish
  • Door prizes and post-race food

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Distances & registration

2 options

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  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $32.80

    Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $16.90

    Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Apr 2, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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From the organizer

Join us for the 17th annual Point of Honor 5K.  This event raises awareness for organ and tissue donation, as well as providing funds to LifeNet Health, a leading enabler of the organ and tissue donation process.

This year's event will take place starting in Downtown Lynchburg, with race HQ at the Depot Grille.  The start and finish line are just a short walk away from this location.

Due to anticipated work on the Blackwater Creek Trail, the utilized course for 2026 is still under consideration.  Upon final determination, a course map will be provided.  Note that the course will start and finish at the Depot Grille adjacent locations, with the majority of the course utilizing the Blackwater Creek Trail.

WALKERS ARE WELCOME! PETS & STROLLERS ARE PROHIBITED. COME FOR THE FUN, DOOR PRIZES, AND FOOD! APRIL IS NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH! GO TO WWW.DONATELIFEVIRGINIA.ORG TO SIGN UP TO BE AN ORGAN DONOR.

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