Outdoor Fest Run
- Date Sat 31st May 2025
- Time 7:00AM EST
- Location Chesterfield, Virginia
- Price $13.72 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the Outdoor Fest Run on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, in the vibrant town of Chesterfield! This exciting event is part of the Chesterfield Outdoor Fest and features a variety of races catering to all ages and abilities. Notably, we're thrilled to introduce Richmond's first-ever Canicross event, where you and your furry friend can team up for a thrilling run! This unique sport combines the joy of running with the companionship of your dog, making it a must-try for pet lovers.
Participants can also enjoy a dog-friendly 5K that showcases a mix of paved paths and well-groomed dirt trails, perfect for all runners—whether you're racing with or without a canine companion. For the younger crowd, we have a Kids Mile, designed for runners aged 15 and under, featuring a fun and spectator-friendly loop around the Fairgrounds. With flat and fast courses, the Outdoor Fest Run promises an uplifting atmosphere and an unforgettable day of fitness and fun in the heart of Chesterfield. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the thrill of running in an outdoor festival setting!
Participants can also enjoy a dog-friendly 5K that showcases a mix of paved paths and well-groomed dirt trails, perfect for all runners—whether you're racing with or without a canine companion. For the younger crowd, we have a Kids Mile, designed for runners aged 15 and under, featuring a fun and spectator-friendly loop around the Fairgrounds. With flat and fast courses, the Outdoor Fest Run promises an uplifting atmosphere and an unforgettable day of fitness and fun in the heart of Chesterfield. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the thrill of running in an outdoor festival setting!
Organiser's Description
As part of the Chesterfield Outdoor Fest, we will be hosting several runs for all ages including Richmonds 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 kids 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>> [https://livered.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/NACC-Gear-Check.png] and learn more about the Dog Policy here>>. [https://runsignup.com/Race/OutdoorFest5K/Page-2]
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.
KIDS 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 & Kids 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 Kids 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 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45075553]
KIDS MILE COURSE [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45077840]
CANICROSS TBD
In addition to the Canicross event, we will have a dog-friendly 5K and kids 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>> [https://livered.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/NACC-Gear-Check.png] and learn more about the Dog Policy here>>. [https://runsignup.com/Race/OutdoorFest5K/Page-2]
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.
KIDS 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 & Kids 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 Kids 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 [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45075553]
KIDS MILE COURSE [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45077840]
CANICROSS TBD
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