Canicross 5k – The Live Red Foundation

As part of the Chesterfield Outdoor Fest, we will be hosting Richmond’s first-ever Canicross event which is a team sport consisting of a person and a dog running together. You can elect to wear a Canicross-specific waist belt or traditional dog collars/leashes are acceptable. 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 an open 5k (sans dog) and kid’s mile.

Why We Race

All Live Red Foundation events provide the funding for Live Red Foundation’s free fitness programs which teach life skills to children in low-opportunity communities. Learn more >>

The Venue

The race will be held at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds located at 10300 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832.

Race Options

We will have a Canicross 5k (with dog), open 5k (sans dog), and a kid’s 1-mile (without dogs) for kids 15 years old and younger as part of this event.

Chesterfield Outdoor Fest

This event will kick off Chesterfield County’s Outdoor Fest which will be held at the Fairgrounds and include entertainment, food trucks and outdoor activities, as well as demonstrations from Parks and Recreation and Cooperative Extension.

Race Course

The 5k & Kid’s Mile courses are flat and fast. 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.

Race Day Schedule

7:00-8:00 am – Packet Pick Up & Race Day Registration
8:00 am – Kid’s 1 Mile Start
8:30 am – Open 5k Start
9:00 am – Canicross 5k Start
9:45 am – Awards (approximate, after last finisher)
10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Chesterfield Outdoor Fest

Finisher’s Medals & Awards

Every finisher will receive a finisher’s medal. Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female overall in the Kid’s Mile, Canicross 5k, and Open 5k as well as a variety of age group categories.