Description

As part of the Chesterfield Outdoor Fest, we will be hosting several runs for all ages including Richmond’s first-ever Canicross event which is a team sport consisting of a person and a dog running together. Originating in Europe, Canicross is relatively unheard of in the United States until NOW!!  Be one of the first to enjoy this amazing new sport.

In addition to the Canicross event, we will have a dog-friendly 5K and kid’s mile.

Race Options

Canicross 5k: This course is a trail run which contains grass, dirt, roots, and some pavement.  All participants must use a non-restrictive harness for the dog, hands-free waist belt for the human, bungee line connecting dog to human. The dog should not lag behind the human runner at any time.  Learn more about this here>> and learn more about the Dog Policy here>>.

Dog Friendly 5k: This course will take place predominately on a paved path with a small section on well-groomed dirt and is open to all runners (with and without dogs). Requirements for those with dogs: No haltis (or other head/mouth-based harnesses) while running and no extendable leashes or leashes over 6ft.

Kid’s Mile: This course will take place on a mix of paved path and well-groomed dirt and is open to all runners 15 years old or younger.

Race Courses

The 5k & Kid’s Mile courses are flat and fast on predominately a paved path with some on well-groomed dirt.  The 5k starts and finishes with a loop of the Fairgrounds followed by an out and back loop along a beautiful, paved bike/walk trail before completing another loop of the fairgrounds and crossing the finish line.  The Kid’s Mile is simply one loop of the Fairgrounds which is super spectator friendly.  The Canicross 5k is a trail run which contains grass, dirt, roots, and some pavement.

Dog Friendly 5k

Kid’s Mile Course

Canicross TBD