Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, Chesterfield VA
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
🏞️ Event Overview
- Event Name: Outdoor Fest 5k, Youth Mile, & Canicross
- Date: 2025-05-31
- Location: Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, Chesterfield, VA
- More Info: Visit here
🐕 Canicross Introduction
- What is Canicross? A team sport consisting of a person and a dog running together.
- Equipment: Participants can wear a Canicross-specific waist belt or use traditional dog collars/leashes.
- Origin: Canicross originated in Europe and is relatively unheard of in the United States until now.
- Unique Opportunity: Be one of the first to enjoy this amazing new sport.
🎉 Outdoor Fest Celebration
- Kickoff: This event will kick off Chesterfield County’s Outdoor Fest.
- Activities: The Fest will include entertainment, food trucks, and outdoor activities.
- Demonstrations: Enjoy demonstrations from Parks and Recreation and Cooperative Extension.
- Community Event: A great opportunity for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
🏃 Race Course Details
- Course Type: The 5k & Kid’s Mile courses are flat and fast.
- 5k Course: Starts and finishes with a loop of the Fairgrounds, followed by an out and back loop on a paved bike/walk trail.
- Kid’s Mile Course: One loop of the Fairgrounds, designed to be super spectator-friendly.
- Course Maps: 5k Course | Kid’s Mile Course
Starting Line Map
Coaching
Race Strong, Smart & Healthy with Online or In-Person Coaching!
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