The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race

OCT
3
2026
Experience a professional canicross and trail race on a beautiful horse rehabilitation campus in Virginia. Choose from competitive or casual distances and enjoy a festive atmosphere with food trucks and local vendors.
Sat 3 Oct 2026
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race is held at a working equine rehabilitation facility in Gordonsville, Virginia. The event occupies the Veterinary Rehabilitation Services of Virginia campus, providing a environment for trail running and walking. This event serves as a fundraiser for Green Dogs Unleashed.

Course Details

The 10k and 5k courses are classified as technical trail races. The terrain includes natural features such as roots, rocks, mowed fields, and narrow paths. Runners will encounter elevation changes and shallow water crossings or bridges. There are three water and aid stations positioned along the course at one-mile intervals. The 1.25-mile course is designed to be fast and flat.

Available Distances

  • Competitive 10K (Canicross)
  • Competitive 5K (Canicross)
  • Casual Dog-Friendly 5K
  • Competitive 1.25-mile (Bell-Mutt Stakes)
  • Virtual 5K

Participant Information

All on-site races are chip-timed and utilize a rolling start. Canicross events involve start lines for two dogs at 10-second intervals to manage course congestion. Participants receive a race t-shirt and a finisher medal. The property offers the Rehab Rover Finisher's Festival, featuring a biergarten, food trucks, music, and a vendor village. Overnight camping and RV spaces are available on the property. A strict "no greet" policy is enforced, requiring all dogs to remain on a leash and under control at all times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
Competitive 10k
5 km
Casual Dog-Friendly 5k
5 km
Competitive 5k
Bell-Mutt Stakes Competitive 1.5 Mile
Virtual 5k