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Face the Forest 5K (Obstacle Course Race)

Sat August 19, 2023 Lynchburg, VA 24502 US Directions

Event: Individual Elite/Competitive: 5K (Obstacle Course Race)

The first 2 heats are reserved for Elite or competitive and will be the first to run on race morning. These heats are split by gender at the start, with males in one heat and females in another. Participants are competing for overall cash prize and free entry to next year's race. Obstacle completion is required and will be monitored by race volunteers at each obstacle.
Start Time: 7:30am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 11 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: Team Elite/Competitive: 5K (Obstacle Course Race)

Groups of friends, families, co-workers and more must work together as they race through the 3.1 mile course in Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest. Teams of 5-8 participants will compete for the chance to win a prize. (TBD)
Teams are NOT required to stay together, but it is encouraged as much of the course will require teamwork to come out on top. Individual finishing times will not be provided. Teams will receive ONE finishing time for the last member of their team when that person crosses the finish line.
Start Time: 7:40am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 60 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: Corporate Team: 5K (Please use CORPORATE TEAM Tab on Left Menu to Register)

Groups of co-workers must work together as they race through the 3.1 mile course in Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest. Teams of 5-8 participants will compete for the chance to win a prize - a VIP table for up to 8 participants at the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival on 11-11-23. Teams are NOT required to stay together, but it is encouraged as much of the course will require teamwork to come out on top! Individual finishing times will not be provided. Teams will receive ONE finishing time for the last member of their team when that person crosses the finish line.
Registration for this category includes the following: Entry fees for 5-8 participants, sponsorship of the event including your organization/company logo on our race shirt as well as other marketing pieces, and informational booth at the event on race day (optional).
Start Time: 8:00am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 58 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 8:20 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual: 5K (Obstacle Course Race)

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optionals and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 8:20am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: Sorry! This event is full.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 8:25 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optionals and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 8:25am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: Sorry! This event is full.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 8:30AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optionals and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 8:30am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: Sorry! This event is full.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 8:35 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optionals and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 8:35am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: Sorry! This event is full.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 8:40 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optionals and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 8:40am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: Sorry! This event is full.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 8:45 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optionals and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 8:45am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: Sorry! This event is full.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 8:50 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optionals and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 8:50am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: Sorry! This event is full.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 8:55 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optionals and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 8:55am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 3 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 9:00 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optionals and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 9:00am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 3 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 9:05 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optionals and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 9:05am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 14 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 9:10 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optionals and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 9:10am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 16 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 9:15 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optionals and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 9:15am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 11 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 9:20 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optionals and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 9:20am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 12 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 9:25 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optionals and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 9:25am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 20 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 9:30 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optionals and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 9:30am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 12 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 9:35 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optionals and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 9:35am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 20 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 9:40 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optionals and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 9:40am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 20 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 9:45 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optional and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 9:45am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 14 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 9:50 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optional and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 9:50am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 16 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 9:55 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optional and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 9:55am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 18 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 10:00 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optional and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 10:00am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: Sorry! This event is full.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 10:05 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optional and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 10:05am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 20 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 10:10 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optional and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 10:10am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration Limit: 20 spots left.
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 10:15 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optional and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 10:15am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: 10:20 AM Wave: Non-competitive Individual

These heats are designed for the vast majority of racers. This event is perfect for your first time racing in an obstacle course race or for a group of family and friends who are looking to have a blast! It is recommended to start in a non-competitive heat before progressing to an elite heat. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash or prizes. All obstacles are optional and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. We are more focused on the experience than the race result.
**The best way to ensure that you are starting at the exact same start time as your friends is to register for the same wave time.
Start Time: 10:20am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


Event: YMCA on Wheels Bus and Course for Children

The Kids Zone featuring the Y on Wheels Bus is back again this year for kids ages 5 through 12. The area will be staffed by volunteers and located near the festival area and start/finish line. Pre-registration is open through August 16 for $10; day-of cost is $15. Parents may check their child in/out with a wrist band, and pay for them at the registration table.
Start Time: 7:30am EDT
End Time: 12:00pm EDT
Registration: Online Registration is Closed

Online Registration has Ended.


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