Walden Pond Apartment Homes Blog

The residents of Walden Pond, a community of apartments in Lynchburg, VA, know there is so much to do around here. But with the busy winter season approaching, we all pack on the holiday pounds. So we would  like to remind you of all the “fun runs” coming up this month and next. Enjoy!

November 2011

Sat. 12th - Valley View 5 Mile Trail Race. 9:00am Start. Snowflex Ski Center, Liberty Mtn. Lynchburg, VA.

Sat. 12th - Amherst County/Elon Elementary Turkey Trot 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run. 8:30am (Fun Run), 9:00am (5k). Elon, VA  Application

Sat. 19th  New Balance Girls on the Run 5K, featuring Girls on the Run of Greater Lynchburg. Sweet Briar College, Amherst, VA   www.girlsontherungreaterlynchburg.org

Thur. 24th - Presbyterian Homes & Family Alliance Turkey Trot 5k & Youth Mile; Lynchburg, VA; 9:00 AM

Thur. 24th - Altavista Giblet Jog 5K, 8:30am Start, English Park, Alta Vista, VA. visit www.AltaVistaOnTrack.com for more info

December 2011

Sat. 3rd - Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5k. 8:30am Start. Bedford VA Application

Sat. 10th - Holiday Classic 5K Run, 9:00am Start, Sponsored by the Southside Virginia YMCA, Farmville, VA.

Sat. 10th - Riverfront Challenge Footrace Frenzy will be our 2nd annual running and walking challenge!  Run/walk 2 miles, eat 4 (3oz) cups of Turkey Hill Ice Cream and run/walk 2 miles back! Can you make it out and back in under an Hour? 9 AM start - Fun for the Whole Family - $20 includes t-shirt & more. Youth distances and discounts!  steve@wheelpower.org or register at www.riverfrontchallenge.com

Sat. 17th - Jingle Bell Fun Run, 8:30am at Riverside Runners. 2301 Rivermont Ave. Open to all. Come share in the holiday fun! Prizes given to those with the most holiday spirit (like costumes). Cookies and hot cider served afterward. Run up to 5 miles. No need to register. For more info call 846-7449.