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Valley View Mike Donahue Memorial 5 Miler

Lynchburg, United States • 7-9 Nov 2025

Valley View Mike Donahue Memorial 5 Miler is a 5-mile trail race at Hydaway Outdoor Center in Lynchburg, the second event in the Fall Liberty Mountain Trail Series. The course runs on single-track trails and mountain roads within the Liberty Mountain Trail System. The race is hosted by Liberty University Campus Recreation in partnership with Liberty University Military Affairs to honor Major Mike Donahue. A Virtual 5 Miler is offered (Nov 7–9). Awards go to top overall and age-group finishers, with chip-time results for age groups and overall gun time; LMTS finisher awards apply for completing all five LMTS races in 2025–2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Lynchburg

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5 mi
5 Miler
Virtual 5 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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