Park View Events
Park View Community Mission St. Paddy’s Day 5K presented by Sandrof Auto Body
5K Run & Walk
Date & Time: March 14, 2026, starting at 11:00 a.m.
Location: DPO Grille courtyard, 10 9th St., Lynchburg, VA 24504
Open to ages 8 and up.
Dress in your best St. Paddy’s green and soak up the high-energy atmosphere while celebrating 30 years of Park View serving our community. All proceeds from this race benefit the Food For Thought program.
St Paddy’s Day 5K Swag
St. Paddy’s Day 5K t-shirt
All participants in the 5k race will receive a custom-designed, unisex, short-sleeve, t-shirt (register by February 16th to guarantee your shirt) and a swag bag at packet pickup. Extra shirts will be ordered and available on a first-come basis at packet pickup and race day for those that register after the guaranteed deadline.
Finisher medal for all who complete the race.
Registration
Race Dates & Fees:
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Jan 2- Mar 12, 2026: $35 Standard Registration
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Mar 13 – Mar 14, 2026: $40 Pre-Race & Race Day Registration
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12 & Under: $15 (race shirt not included; add $10 for a shirt)
Discounts:
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Family Discount: Save $5 per registration when signing up 4 or more participants (applied at checkout; not retroactive). Ends Feb. 28, 2026.
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Lynchburg Road Runners Club Members: $5 discount for current members. Ends Feb. 28, 2026.
Packet Pickup:
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Friday, Mar 13, 12:00 – 6:00 PM → Riverside Runners, 2480 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24503
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Race Day, Mar 14, 10:00 – 10:30 AM → Riverfront Park, DPO Grille Courtyard, 10 9th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504
Parking:
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Available downtown along Jefferson Street, nearby city lots, and garages at 9th & Commerce Streets.
Awards:
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Top 3 Overall Male & Female finishers
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Master Male & Female winners
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Top 3 in each age/gender category: 8–12, 13–17, 18–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
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All finishers receive a unique finisher medal!
Race Policies:
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Strollers: Allowed for walkers, start immediately after main race; please stay single-file.
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Headphones & Pets are not allowed for safety reasons.
Refund Policy:
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Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
