The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race - 10k, 5K, 1.25 Mile Sprint, Casual Dog Friendy 5K and Virtual 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Gordonsville, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail race Competitive 10K | 10K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $50 | – |
| The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race Competitive 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $45 | – |
| The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race Casual Dog-Friendly 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:30 AM | $40 | – |
| The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race Competitive 1.25 mile "Bell-Mutt Stakes" | Other | Oct 3, 202610:00 AM | $30 | – |
| The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:30 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail race Competitive 10K: $50 until Oct 1.
- The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race Competitive 5K: $45 until Oct 1.
- The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race Casual Dog-Friendly 5K: $40 until Oct 1.
- The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race Competitive 1.25 mile "Bell-Mutt Stakes": $30 until Oct 1.
Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about 11 percent above a typical 10K in Virginia, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Virginia runs 1:06:35, about 10:43 a mile, based on 15 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:11:11 and men in 1:01:22.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:08 AM, and the The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail race Competitive 10K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 530 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
17339 James Madison Highway, Gordonsville, VA 22942
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 74°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 17339 James Madison Highway, Gordonsville, VA 22942Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 530 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race - 10k, 5K, 1.25 Mile Sprint, Casual Dog Friendy 5K and Virtual 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $50, entry is about 11 percent above a typical 10K in Virginia, which costs $45 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 17339 James Madison Highway, Gordonsville, VA 22942.
From the organizers
The Rehab Rover Canicross and Trail Race, powered by Veterinary Rehabilitation Services of Virginia and Harness Canicular LLC, presents the 3rd Annual Canicross race in the Commonwealth of Virginia! The Veterinary Rehabilitation Services of Virginia campus is a working equine rehabilitation facility that provides a peaceful environment for running, walking, or hiking. The 10k and 5k courses are classified as technical trail running races. Participants should be prepared for uneven terrain, elevation changes, and natural features, including roots, rocks, mowed fields, shallow water crossings or bridges, and narrow paths. There will be 3 water stations along the course.