Point of Honor 5k

Point of Honor 5k

Sat April 4, 2026

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.

Events

• 5K Run & Walk
  Price: $30
  Time: 9:00AM EDT - 12:00PM EDT
  Registration Opens January 1, 2026 at 12:00am EST
  Open to ages 13+.
• 5K Run & Walk - Children
  Price: $15
  Time: 9:00AM EDT
  Registration Opens January 1, 2026 at 12:00am EST
  Open to ages 8 - 12.

Registration Fees

• $30 (Jan. 1– Feb. 28, 2026) | $35 (March 1 – April 2, 2026) | $40 (April 3 – April 4, 2026)
• 12 & UNDER PRICING
  $15 (Jan 1– April 2, 2026) | $25 (April 3 – April 4, 2025)

T-SHIRTS Guaranteed to those registered by March 1, 2026.

PACKET PICKUP
Fri. April 3, 2026 Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 434.846.7449 (11am-6pm)
Sat. April 4, 2026 (RACE DAY) DPO Grille, 10 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504 (8:00am-8:30am)

AWARDS Top 3 Overall Male & Female; Top Master (40+) for Male & Female, Top 3 Male & Female in each age group. We will have 5 year age group brackets. Overall awards ranked on "chip" time / Age group results ranked on "chip" time. *This is a Chip timed event, Disposable MyLaps Race Bib Technology will be used.