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Lynchburg UltraFest

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 6, 2026100M
Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
Race date in 30 days
Nov 6, 2026 Fri
City · Distance
Lynchburg · 100M
Entry fee
$100Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sun, November 1, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
Lynchburg UltraFest race photo
Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Lynchburg UltraFest — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

There is a feeling that comes only after running for several hours.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Lynchburg UltraFest runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Lynchburg UltraFest — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Ultra

Entry cost $100

Lynchburg UltraFest · until Nov 1, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Lynchburg UltraFest course map and elevation

The 100M I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 20:00
Time limit24 hours
START

2238 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Riverside Park

gazebo/caboose area

Finish · Google Maps
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The event is Lynchburg UltraFest.

Start line is located at 2238 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, and departure time is 8 PM local time.

Course is a circular composition that returns to the starting point.

Typical race-season temperature: around 7°C (45°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Lynchburg UltraFest race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

This is the Lynchburg UltraFest, but packet-pickup details have not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Riverside Park, 2238 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503 — start/finish near the park gazebo and caboose

24-hour ultra (solo/team) on a 0.84-mile paved loop inside a city park.

Urban park setting;

no shuttle needed given walkable in-city location, but no explicit transit info published.

Venue stated plainly on official runsignup page.

No road closure info published (course is contained within the park).

Getting to the finish

Same as start — Riverside Park gazebo/caboose area (loop course)

Event runs continuously 8:00 PM to 8:00 PM (24 hours) with start/finish unchanged throughout.

Stations & transport near the venue

Lynchburg's local bus system, GLTC, runs on cash exact-fare or its FlexFare mobile ticketing app,

with 14- and 30-day passes purchasable by credit or debit card;

there is no dedicated stored-value transit card like a Suica or Oyster here.

Rides are inexpensive, generally a few dollars each.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Course is a 1.35 km (0.84 mile) paved loop built in Riverside Park, passing start and finish points for each lap near the gazebo and steam locomotive exhibit.

Since this short circuit is repeated over 24 hours, it continues to pass through the same supply area without moving between points.

Both individual participation and team relay participation are possible.

Times are local to Lynchburg. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Lynchburg UltraFest start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start/finish area.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are in the same place
We picked stays around that one spot.

Craddock Terry Hotel, Lynchburg, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel · 3.7km

9.4/10(71)
View on Booking.com

Peaceful Easy Feelings - King Sized Bed - Sleeps 2

Accommodation · 2.3km

9.8/10(17)
View on Booking.com

The Long Run - 2 CA King Sized Beds+ - Sleeps 8-10

Accommodation · 2.3km

9.8/10(14)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

2 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Lynchburg Car Rental (EconomyBookings)

Compare rates from various rental car companies, self-drive (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Make reservation after checking price

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Lynchburg rental cars (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Lynchburg with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Lynchburg.

Total cost and budget for Lynchburg UltraFest

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Lynchburg UltraFest

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Lynchburg runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Lynchburg UltraFest

FAQ
When does Lynchburg UltraFest 2026 take place?

It takes place on Fri, November 6, 2026 in Lynchburg, VA, United States.

How much is the Lynchburg UltraFest 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $100.

What is the time limit for Lynchburg UltraFest 2026?

24 hours.

What distances does Lynchburg UltraFest 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Lynchburg UltraFest 2026 start?

The race starts at 20:00.

Where does Lynchburg UltraFest 2026 start?

2238 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA.

Where does Lynchburg UltraFest 2026 finish?

Riverside Park (gazebo/caboose area).

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